Trinity Hill Pinot Noir New Zealand 2013: Supple sipper, velvety smooth; ripe cherries, strawberry, raspberry, plum; medium body, low oak, fresh, bright with engaging touch of tartness; smooth-grained tannin, reserved alcohol (13%). Really nice NZ pinot value that fearlessly bucks trend to blowzy, big-oak, and hyped alcohol contrivances some value pinot producers pursue. This is has much more of the refined elegance of a pricier Burgundy or Washington-Oregon classically made pour. Continuing proof New Zealand makes some great wines beyond sauv blanc. $17
