#PinotSmackDown #NZ Mountford Liaison Pinot Noir I chose the Mountford Liaison Pinot Noir for the 3rd Annual Pinot Smackdown as it represents everything a wine from Waipara should be. It’s full of red berry fruits with undertones of cured meat and hints of oak. Beautifully balanced, with great poise. 89 Points 4 Stars RRP $60

In this episode, of Unscrewed TV, I taste a Central Otago Pinot Noir from vintage 2010. I knew nothing about this wine other than price, $19.99. Initially I was unfair at a Central Otago Pinot Noir at this price, invariably you get what you pay for, but at $20 it was really very good.

Ha Ha Pinot Noir 2010 and #PinotSmackdown 2012 In this episode I talk about the 3rd Annual #PinotSmackdown Pinot Noir social media event on the 6th of September. I also taste Ha Ha Pinot Noir 2010 from Marlborough.

Saint Clair Premium Pinot Noir 2011 Marlborough In this episode I discuss the purchase of New Harbour Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008 from New Zealand, by a Twitter follower. Clifford Brown bought this wine for $6 from an email campaign, via his local store. It’s not the wine that I have an issue with, but its
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Mahi Gewürztraminer 2010 Marlborough Unscrewed is back after a two week hiatus, from being unwell and also school holidays. In this episode I taste Mahi Twin Valleys Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2010 from Marlborough. Mahi wines epitomise the care and attention to detail that is required to make great New Zealand wine. The wines and vineyards are
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