I first came across The Ned as a friend's recommdation for a well-priced and enjoyable New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. He turned out to be correct. I have been aware for some time that there was a stablemate but had not previously tried it, so:
The price of the Pinot Noir is about double that of the Sauvignon and I hoped it would mean that it would be twice the value. Let's see.
In previous posts I have expressed a penchant for Pinot Noir and especially those of the supposedly new world as they tend to be more reliable and available at a price point I can manage. This one is good. A little more acidic and perhaps a touch less smooth than my 'go to when available' Errazuriz Coastal Series, which is a lot cheaper, but still enjoyable and not unreasonably priced.
Apart from that it doesn't leave me much to remark on. I like it, but it hasn't rocked my world. I drank it over a couple of days and it did, perhaps, soften slightly after being opened and depleted by about 50%, but it was not a significant change.
I have a couple of bottles of a red Burgundy from Aloxe Corton, 2009 & 2010 respectively, sitting in my 'cellar' and I have been waiting for the right time to open them. I can't remember where I bought them (was it Costco?) although I think they were keenly priced. I like to think that when at last I pull the corks I will be rewarded with a complex and delicate wine that will knock this week's selection into the proverbial cocked hat, however, if that doesn't happen I suspect it will reinforce my prejudice in favour of new world Pinot Noir. If it does then I will have to reassess my wine budget!
If I remember, I will report back.
Buy again? See above.
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