The next bottle in my quest for a good, cheap Pinot Noir comes from down under. The Rosemount Estate “Diamond Label” Pinot Noir 2004. For some reason I wasn’t expecting much from this one, but I was pleasantly surprised. I’m not sure why I was suspect of this bottle, but I guess it was the packaging—which is a little ho hum. It also has a lip around the mouth of the bottle and for some reason I always expect wine in lipped bottles to be crap.
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
I know I’ve been a sucker in the past for some nasty wine wrapped in a cool label. So it’s only fair that every now and then I should get some nice wine with a lame label.
The Rosemount Estate Pinot Noir is a bit more fruity than other Pinots I’ve had. It’s mostly strawberry and cherry flavors with a bit of plum. The tannis are smooth and it has a medium finish. It’s a very drinkable wine and only $9.
It amazes me every time I get a bargain wine from Australia. How can they ship wine so far and still sell it so cheaply?
Wine: Rosemount Estate Diamond Label
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 89
I brought this wine to a pinot noir blind tasting party. It was a favorite of the guests. I have stocked up! Thank you for the recommendation!