Frog Nonsense vs True Blue Bogan: 2008 Bannockburn Pinot Noir

Saturday, July 30, 2011

2008 Bannockburn Pinot Noir

Pure, light brick red with a light translucent-clear edge. Deep sweet sechuan pepper (light spice) and pancetta aromas with underlying sweet red fruits. Very complex. Slight gun smoke. Again acid backs up the palate with fruit, spice and faint tannin backing up the flavors. Needs more time but it's doubtful the fruit will overcome the acid structure. Needs pork crackling or Peking duck.

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