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Wine produced under the Stoneleigh Rapaura series celebrates the distinctive character of this sub-region in Marlborough. Gentle, come-hither aromas of pear drop, nashi, ripe melon and floral nuances act as a pleasant prelude to tactile Pinot Gris hedonism. Considerable time on lees has contributed to the wine’s distinctive creaminess whilst lush stonefruits, tangelo and candied orange flavours careen through a wave of textured complexity. A long finish, rich with spice, rounds off the experience to a lip-smacking conclusion. Enjoy now through to 2009-10.
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While it is arguable that some bottles of wine should NEVER be drunk, most should be. Unfortunately a lot of collectors amass such a large cellar, that it is physically impossible for them to drink all their wine in a lifetime. There are numerous reasons that collectors sell all or part of their wine collection; changing tastes (I used to drink Monster Barolos, but now I like California Pinots,) too much wine (is that possible?) or the need to raise some liquid capital (instead of drinking it!) Whether it be filling
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Pinot Grigio is a phenomenon in the U.S. wine industry; its 22.9 percent sales increase over the past year makes it the fastest-growing white varietal, according to ACNielsen. The 2004 Columbia Winery Yakima Valley Pinot Gris ($10) from Washington state stands slightly apart from the other five because of a mineral note and a tad less pepper.
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