1977 Mount Mary Pinot Noir

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 89.5 points

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  1/6/2013 - Markus Randall wrote: 91 Points

  Clear, wide pale garnet rim, with a ruby core.
  
  The nose was intense and developed showing red apple, cherry vanilla, spice and mushroom.
  
  On the palate the wine was medium bodied with medium plus acidity and a medium level of soft, silky tannins, that whisper past elegantly in a way I really only seem to find in old, very well made wines. A notch below intense, it displayed dried fruit flavours, as well as cherry, fruit compote, vanilla, undergrowth. The fruit manages to stay fresh, not drying despite the age. The wine still had a medium length, complex finish.
  
  Declining, so if you have a bottle, now is the time. How does one rate this? It could be discussed, but I enjoy the uniqueness of the wine and find it outstanding and elegant.
  
  Drank immediately after decanting.

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  5/2/2007 - CamWheeler wrote: 88 Points

  Great colour, you would not pick it for an 30 year old Australian Pinot on sight. Nose shows some boot polish, cassis, violet, cured meats, chocolate and cherry. The palate is elegant, and soft with some touches of savory animal character, and is perhaps just starting to look a little bit tired. A very pleasant surprise never the less, and one of the better 77s on the night.

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