Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml The palate widens as it

The palate widens as it opens in the glass

There is excellent richness to the full-bodied and impressively concentrated flavors that possess a supple mouth feel on the palate coating

harmonious and quite suave

This isn’t elegant but it’s more harmonious

spiced red plum compote and black pepper

Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml The palate widens as itMedium 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.