Gangloff, Cote Rotie Barbarine other_regions_australia Kusuda's 2016 Pinot Noir reveals

Kusuda's 2016 Pinot Noir reveals scents of beetroot and sous-bois alongside hints of cherries and cranberries

wild flowers and mint make a strong first impression before the firm 2014 Nebbiolo tannins kick in

A slightly riper and more complex nose of very earthy and slightly sauvage dark berry fruit aromas set of by a touch of wood spice leads to dense and attractively textured medium-full flavors that possess a seductive mouth feel and I like the subtle sense of harmony as this is balanced

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Gangloff, Cote Rotie Barbarine other_regions_australia Kusuda's 2016 Pinot Noir revealsSaturated magenta. Expansive aromas of ripe red and blue fruit, potpourri, incense and smoky minerals pick up a spicy nuance as the wine opens up. Broad and seamless in the mouth, displaying fine delineation to the sappy, mineral drenched black raspberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and spicecake flavors. Shows a distinctly elegant character and finishes extremely long and sweet, with discreet tannins framing lingering blue fruit and floral notes.