Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml Seems distinctly cleaner than a

Seems distinctly cleaner than a bottle of the '98 I tasted last year

coming after 1982

The palate widens as it opens in the glass

vibrant palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin

spiced red plum compote and black pepper

Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml Seems distinctly cleaner than aMedium deep ruby colored, the 2009 The Gradient Pinot Noir envelops a core of red cherries and red currant aromas with notes of stems, dried Mediterranean herbs, damp loam and mossy tree bark. Medium to full bodied, it is a bit lean on the palate, with low to medium levels of chewy slightly astringent tannins, medium acidity and a long finish. Consider drinking it now to 2015.