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Second up at the virtual wine tasting was this Pinot from New Zealand.  Pale garnet colored, with slight bricking, and low viscosity (13.5% ABV).  The nose had medium (+) intensity aromas of rose, barnyard, cherry, stewed strawberry, cola, chocolate covered cherries, and rhubarb.  The palate had medium acidity, a light body, and low tannins.  Medium intensity flavors focussed on cherry, cola, and a medicinal note.  Red fruit was the dominant undertone.  A long finish was noted which helped bolster the score to 92 points.  On the tasting sheet- 19/20.  For $22, this is a delicious 5 star wine to seek out if you like a mix of Old/New World Pinot.  Drink till 2030.  Salut….

Astrolabe Pinot Noir