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72 / the tasting panel / september 2017 95 Amisfield 2013 RKV Reserve Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand ($100) Smooth and rich with depth and Burgundian grace plus refinement; juicy cherry and notes of spice and earth; elegant, deep and balanced; an amazing achievement. PACIFIC RIM WINE LOGISTICS 91 Giesen Wine Estate 2013 The Brothers Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand ($25) Soft and balanced with a lovely pillowy texture; mellow cherry and raspberry fruit; showing considerable finesse. PACIFIC HIGHWAY WINES & SPIRITS 93 Giesen Wine Estate 2013 Single Vineyard Selection Ridge Block Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand ($75) Rich ruby color ; smooth, mellow and lush with juicy cherry and complex spice; savory, tangy and long. PACIFIC HIGHWAY WINES & SPIRITS 92 Greywacke 2014 Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand ($39) Deep crimson hue; silky with ripe cherry and juicy acidity; balanced, long and fresh. OLD BRIDGE CELLARS 90 Grove Mill 2014 Pinot Noir, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18) Smooth, mellow with luscious cherry fruit and notes of earth; rich and complex with depth and style. FOLEY FAMILY WINES 91 Jules Taylor Wines 2016 Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand ($24) Smooth and fresh with juicy cherry and tangy acidity; balanced, bright and crisp; lively and long. MARITIME WINE TRADING COLLECTIVE 91 Maori Point 2013 Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand ($35) Deep and lush with notes of earth, spice and savory elements; smooth and balanced. PACIFIC RIM WINE LOGISTICS 91 Nautilus Estate 2014 Pinot Noir, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, New Zealand ($33) Deep ruby color ; smooth with ripe cherry and silky texture; fresh and balanced, long and savory. NEGOCIANTS USA 90 Peter Yealands 2014 Estate Pinot Noir, Awatere Valley– Marlborough, New Zealand ($35) Smooth and lush with sweet cherry fruit and bright acidity; ripe, rich and balanced. PALM BAY INTERNATIONAL 92 Quartz Reef 2015 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand ($45) Bright and juicy with fresh cherry and tangy acidity; deep and ripe with forward fruit and good balance; crisp and long. WINE DOGS IMPORTS 90 Seresin Estate 2014 Leah Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand ($30) Smooth and mellow with fresh cherry fruit; bright and balanced, long and savory. THE SORTING TABLE BLUE REVIEWS New Zealand Pinot Noir . . . continued by Anthony Dias Blue This is the continuation of a multipart series of reviews of current Kiwi Pinot Noirs. All New Zealand wines are sealed with a screwcap.