Tuesday Blind Tastings
Frogmore Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2002
Coal River, Australia
Price: $45
Rating: 94
Source: Cellar
Description: Deep, dark red. Powerful nose showing cocoa and plums. Incredibly rich wine with plenty of acid, tannin and fruit remaining despite its considerable age.
Tasting date: 02 July 2019
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