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94 Points James Halliday This oustanding Pinot Noir is handcrafted by Brown Magpie Wines. The fruit for this cool climate Pinot Noir was grown in the Brown Magpie Vineyard, which is nestled into the hinterland of the Otway Ranges at Modewarre, near Geelong in the Geelong wine region of Victoria. "Outstanding. Wine of the highest quality, often with a distinguished pedigree" 94 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion "Excellent crimson-purple colour, deep and clear; full of varietal fruit expression from the first whiff of the bouquet through to the finish; rich plum and cherry fruit is supported by balanced French oak; all up, warm and generous." 94 points, James Halliday,www.winecompanion.com.au Normal Price: $25.00ea Our Price: $21.80ea or $20.80ea in a straight dozen Renowned Australian wine critic and vigneron, James Halliday has rated Brown Magpie Wines a 5 Star Winery, "Outstanding winery capable of producing wines of very high quality, and did so this year. Also will usually have at least two wines rated at 94 points or above." Brown Magpie Wines has nine hectares of grapevines, which were planted in 2001 and 2002.
The Geelong wine growing region has soil varieties that include sandy loam, river loam, basalt plains and rich volcanic soils, so a wide range of grapes can be grown. Most of the region is affected by the proximity of the ocean with its associated strong winds. While the growing conditions can be harsh, the wines are simply stunning.
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