Berridge Vineyards Estates Drystone Pinot Noir 2003

Berridge Vineyards Estates Drystone Pinot Noir (Central Otago) 2003: Lovely deep colour for Pinot, and a gorgeous nose to match. Plenty of silky dark chocolate, poured over black cherries, with a fruit dominated depth. Full, well structured palate, revealing just a little tannin on the endpalate. Almost creamy edge to the rich, mouthfilling texture. Firm, black cherry fruit, with great acidity hiding behind the substance of the wine. Lovely style, drinking now, but fine in the cellar for five years plus I think. Follows on from the quality found in the 2002; excellent wine, highly recommended. 17.5+/20 (16/9/05)