New Zealand Pinot Noir?

[Thomas]

Brancott used to produce a fine Pinot Noir; maybe not the same one D speaks of; the one I remember was in the $15 to $17 range.

But Auburnwine, when you are trying PN from cool climates you have to make room for the possibility of lighter wine. Some of the light ones can have great appeal: two I can cite, and I am not a PN fanatic, are Ritratti Pinot Nero from Trentino, and one I had from Baden, Germany--but the producer's name escapes my feeble mind just now. Both light wines, but truly wonderful in fruit and elegance. Methinks it is the elegance that the NZ ones lack.

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 08-27-2003).]