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This is a resource for people who want to buy an interesting bottle of wine on a budget of about $20. If you get lost between Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and have access to a Dan Murphy's or Vintage Cellars (or Aldi, as of 2015!), you've come to the right place. Where possible, wines are listed with their single-bottle price from DM/VC/A and the winery's home page.

A good place to start is the 'Index', or if you know what type of wine you want, head straight to the 'Recommended Reds', 'Worthy Whites' or 'Stunning Sparklers' that only show 4 & 5☆ wines.

Your experience will be different to everyone else's, which makes wine such a pleasure. The same vintage wine at different ages will be distinct, as will the same aged wines from different vintages. What the glass holds is a unique parcel of time that should be enjoyed as such.

Saturday 27 May 2017

(R) Kaiora Bay (Aldi): "Reserve" Pinot Noir 2014, from Central Otago, New Zealand

Appearance
A semi-transparent, dark garnet colour.

Smell
Early: Fruity & floral, dominated by dark cherries, plums and raspberries. Some savoury undergrowth notes round out the nose.
Later: Aromas have faded to cherry, with some raspberry.

Palate
Dry with reasonable acidity. Silky smooth tannins, light alcohol & body. The flavours are of tart cherries and wild strawberries, however the fruit tastes greener & slightly bitter towards the end of the bottle. The finish is a little short.

Tale
Unfortunately there's not much of a tale here, as this is an Aldi-exclusive. Aldi mentions the fact it's from Central Otago & has won a few awards, however little other information is given. In short, it's acceptable, but not a Pinot I'll be racing to buy again.

Price: $15
Quality: ☆☆
Value: ☆☆☆

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/groceries/liquor/wine/laundry-detail/ps/p/kaiora-bay-central-otago-reserve-pinot-noir-2014



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