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International Trophy winner Pinot Noir under £15 – Elgin Vintners, Pinot Noir, Elgin, South Africa 2012 (14%)

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Image 17-Elgin-Vintners-Pinot-Noir-Elgin-2012-140x500.jpgWhat an entrance! Toasty aromas of oak, earthy black plum, intense black cherry, spice and even a Gevrey-Chambertin hint to it. Ambitious and impressive in equal measure, with chalky, mineral tannins, classy oak and gorgeously ripe fruit carrying plenty of freshness. Not available in the UK POA Z Wines USATHE JUDGING PANEL enthused about this ‘thrilling’ wine, with its archetypal Pinot Noir character – all smoky fruit and refinement in a style not often seen at this price level. Praised as ‘Burgundian’, it took this International Trophy over another greatvalue New World rival. Three vineyards contribute fruit to this winning wine, reflecting the ethos of Elgin Vintners’ partnership of six farming families in South Africa’s ...

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