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Red Wine by Allan Scott from Marlborough, New Zealand.

Red Wine by Brancott from Marlborough, New Zealand. Color: Deep garnet red. Aromas: Lifted dark berry fruits, black cherry with hints of savory spice and chocolate. Palate: The palate shows wonderful density with warm, dark plum and berry fruit. There is a perceived sweetness from the ripe fruit, while the tannins are fine and seamless. Serving suggestions: The wine's concentration and underlying elegance makes it an ideal match to a wide range of foods. It is perfectly matched to porcini or field mushroom risotto or pasta. The savory richness also lends itself to rare venison, grilled ostrich, slow-cooked rabbit, hare or wild fowl stews with winter vegetables. Cellaring: A complex, finely structured wine which will age gracefully for at least six years.

Red Wine by Cloudy Bay from Marlborough, New Zealand. An enticing fragrance of dusky dark fruits - black cherries, plums and berries intermingles with rich earthy aromas, mocha and exotic spices. The intensely varietal palate of ripe red and black fruit has chary oak flavors and plush velvety tannins that clothe a tautly structured frame. The 2006 Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir reflects the benefits of a naturally low-cropping season and finishes with great length and depth of flavor.

Red Wine by Dashwood from Marlborough, New Zealand. This bright garnet wine shows lifted cherry fruit and mushroom notes on the nose. The palate exhibits ripe black cherry fruit flavors and has soft tannin finish.

Red Wine by Mount Riley from Marlborough, New Zealand. Color: Vibrant mid-red with purple/violet hues. Bouquet: Enticing blackcurrant, plum & violet characters, supported by spicy white pepper & savory notes. Palate: A supple wine with concentrated, fresh fruit flavors, fine tannins and a clean crisp finish. Drinking well now, this wine will continue to drink well up to 2010. Great as an aperitif or with chicken, game, red meat & pasta.

Red Wine by Nautilus from Marlborough, New Zealand. The Nautilus Marlborough Pinot Noir 2005 is dark ruby in color, with an aroma of plums, dark fruits and a hint of chocolate. The palate is medium to full bodied with ripe fruit tannins and oak combining to give great structure and length. The primary components showing in the wines youth will further integrate and develop over the next five years as the wine matures.

Red Wine by Saint Clair from Marlborough, New Zealand. Color: Bright ruby red. Aroma: Lifted notes of raspberries, blackberries and boysenberries are complemented by subtle savory notes. Palate: A luscious, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with a round, soft, full palate, well-balanced acidity, supple tannins and lingering flavors. Blackberry and boysenberry dominate the palate and are supported by hints of raspberry and redcurrant. The wine has rich savory notes on the palate with a full, lingering finish. Aging: This wine is drinking beautifully now and patient cellaring will be rewarded during the next four to five years. Food pairings: Ideal with red meat dishes, strongly flavored fish dishes, or pasta with tomato-based sauces.

Red Wine by Stoneleigh from Marlborough, New Zealand. True to Stoneleigh style, this soft, supple Pinot Noir captures the essence of Marlborough, New Zealand's most acclaimed winemaking region. This fragrant, well-integrated Pinot Noir has been crafted from small, concentrated grapes with classic Marlborough Pinot Noir flavors. Color: Deep ruby red Aromas: Fragrant bouquet of black cherry, raspberry, red plums overlaid with savory toasty spice. Palate: Ripe dark red berry fruit flavors dominate the palate. This wine is soft and supple with lingering fruit sweetness balanced by fine integrated tannins. Best enjoyed with succulent red meat dishes such as spring lamb, duck, game or veal. Dishes featuring mushrooms and red berry fruit will also complement this Pinot Noir beautifully. This wine may be enjoyed now but will continue to develop with careful cellaring for up to five years.

Red Wine by Vavasour from Marlborough, New Zealand. The 2004 season started with warm, dry conditions during flowering and fruit set. The late summer and early autumn weather was also warm and dry, and ideal for ripening Pinot Noir. The result was high quality fruit with concentrated flavors and excellent structure. The 2004 Vavasour Pinot Noir is a deep garnet color and shows intense black plum and spice on the nose. The concentrated palate exhibits rich cherry flavors with a long, soft tannin finish.

Red Wine by Vavasour from Marlborough, New Zealand. The 2006 Vavasour Pinot Noir is a deep garnet color and shows aromatic cherry and spice on the nose. The concentrated palate exhibits rich dark cherry flavors with a long, soft tannin finish.

Red Wine by Villa Maria from Marlborough, New Zealand. The nose offers a rich array of fruit with subtle oak and earthy aromas. On the palate, the wine displays cherry, plum and ripe berry characters, balanced by savory and spice elements. Soft, fine-grained tannins provide structure and definition, yet allow for immediate consumption. Food pairings: White game meats, lamb dishes, Port Salut and other soft cheeses.