Saturday, 24 December 2011

Red #Kent #wine from England: 2005 : http://tinyurl.com/3qjhotd

Wine name: Pinot Noir. Producer: English Wines Group plc, Chapel Down Winery, Tenterden, TN30 7NG. Vintage: 2005. Purchased from lamberhurst vineyard. Appearance quite pale, quite clear with dry earth aromatics. The attack is harsh and sharp. Evolution: Dry earth, red beries with a finish which is harsh initially but it mellowed. Sweetness: 0. Acidity: . Tannin:  with a texture which is  and the length is excellent. As for balance, it's a bit too coarse. The wine has a cork closure and is 11.5% abv. Overall, this wine is: Initially it was very average, but as it warmed to the glass it improved. Not worth the money though. My score (which is NOT the same as Robert Parker's!) is 81 points.

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