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https://sazinthecellar.com/2012/12/11/two-very-interesting-bottles-of-wine/ Wine appreciation and enjoyment Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:04:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://sazinthecellar.com/2012/12/11/two-very-interesting-bottles-of-wine/#comment-56 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:04:18 +0000 http://sazinthecellar.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/two-very-interesting-bottles-of-wine#comment-56 Gayan. Yes, in general there are some great NZ Pinots. I love pushing Pinots to the edge of their allotted time, but it is riskier for a Pinot than a Shiraz or a Semillon or Riesling which will slowly age over a long period of time and you can better predict the optimal drinking time and end of life.I generally would not let a decent Pinot sit for more than 3 -5 years and a very good Pinot for 8 – 10 at the most. If you have several bottles, you can try one after 5 – 6 years to get a feel for how much further it will last and plan to open them accordingly.One of the best Pinots I have ever had was the 1998 Bannockburn and I had my last bottle a year ago, so about 13 years old when I drank it and it was still spectacular. But this was an unusual vintage, very dry and therefore, stronger, longer lasting grapes.Good Burgandies of course can be set down for even longer, but as I said previously, it is always a risk. I am drinking the 2007 La Belle Voisine Nuits St George now and have about 6 bottles left. I expect to drink 3 or so in the next 12 – 18 months, and maybe 1- 2 the year after that and then maybe push one for several more years to see how it holds up.Keep well. It would be good to get a bottle together soon. We pal around with Dave and Susie Lock in the Hunter a bit and are going to their place for Christmas dinner, so will crack open a couple of nice bottles then.

]]> https://sazinthecellar.com/2012/12/11/two-very-interesting-bottles-of-wine/#comment-55 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:12:28 +0000 http://sazinthecellar.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/two-very-interesting-bottles-of-wine#comment-55 Great review Steve. I just came back from central otago and ordered some 07 Amistead Reserve Pinot. We had a 02 Gibston Valley reserve as a present while there – beautiful. If love to know your thoughts on South Island pinots and their aging potential. Your review suggests drink them youngish?

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