The 2007 Zebra Vineyard Pinot Noir has developed nicely since bottling, the nose introspective with dark cherries, plum and gravel, all well defined. The palate is medium-bodied, slightly chewy tannin and good acidity. Lovely balance - real tension here with a crisp plum and mulberry imbued finish. This has certainly coalesced since last year. Excellent. Craggy Range continue to press forward with their ambitious plans and are rapidly becoming one of the most familiar New Zealand producers both at an entry-level, having successfully penetrated the competitive supermarket shelves in the UK, but also winning plaudits for their array of flagship bottlings such as Le Sol, Sophia and The Quarry. I concentrated on new releases but re-tasted some of the Pinot Noirs that I felt have improved significantly.Importer: Kobrand Corporation, Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7700