Tuesday Blind Tastings

Chain of Ponds Section 400 Pinot Noir 2012

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Price: $20

Rating: 91

Source: Cellar

Description: A pale colour with red on the rim. Cherries, mint, vanilla and stalkiness on the nose. The palate gave cherries and sour cherries with soft tannins and a bit of development. A good wine drinking at its best.

Tasting date: 20 June 2017

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