1 August 2003, The Press

By Danny Schuster

Top Paddock - Two Paddocks Neill Pinot Noir 2001, Central Otago, $38.

Well coloured, complex/aromatic bouquet of ripe red berry fruits with hints of gamey spice and toasty oak. Elegant structure with rich texture of flavour, fine grain tannins, and impressive length. A top example of Otago's vibrant fruit and freshness of style, it has finesse rather than raw power. I liked it a lot - should make great bottles in two to three years.

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