Posted: October 4, 2018
Very brightly fruited with red cherry and raspberry. Still seems youthful, not showing much development at all. A pretty, gently aromatic style. $65
Comments Off on Wild Earth Special Edition Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A big chewy wine with plenty of creamy oak combining with damson and red cherry fruit. Slippery and supple on the palate with a little tannin lying in the background. $46
Comments Off on Wild Earth Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Appealing bright red cherry fruited pinot, with some dried wild thyme and made in a pretty, lighter bodied style. A subtle layer of tannin adds a savoury edge. $25
Comments Off on Thornbury Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A wee hint of reduction that is an attractive part of the wine rather than being overwhelming. Plenty of new oak complements the savoury ripe silky palate. Decent length and intensity. $50
Comments Off on Soho McQueen Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Just starting to show a wee hint of maturity. Ripe tropical mango fruit with some poached pear on the nose. The palate is lighty fleshy and the finish crisp and dry. $30
Comments Off on Rockburn Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lovely vibrant aromas of fresh pear and apple. A definite touch of sweetness but very taut acidity keeps the wine in balance. Not overly complex but lots of generous drink-me-now appeal. $26
Comments Off on Devils Staircase Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
This is a bigger framed wine with some smoky reduction on the nose. Plenty of charry oak harnesses the fleshy doris and black plum notes. Plump and bold with a decadent exotic character. $99
Comments Off on Rockburn The Art Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very aromatic; blueberry, damson plum and red cherry with a little rose petal. Bright and juicily fruited. Not a great deal of complexity or length but lots of easy drinking charm. $30
Comments Off on Devils Staircase Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A bold, decadent opulently fruited pinot with lots of blueberry and damson. The palate is fleshy and dense with a cinnamon edge and a soft lick of tannin on the finish. Decent length. $50
Comments Off on Rockburn Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very appealing aromas of red apple and poached pear with just a touch of spun sugar. A dry, lighter bodied wine that is subtle and taut, with a little hint of bran biscuit giving a degree of complexity. The finish…
Comments Off on Quartz Reef Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A tightly constructed subtle wine with cherry and wild plum. The palate is creamy and smooth; a very fine line of papery tannin running across the palate. Not the biggest wine on the bench but one with a very pretty…
Comments Off on Quartz Reef Loop Road Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Sitting firmly in the more darkly fruited spectrum this is a big chewy style of pinot noir, with plenty of tannin and structure. A little shy when first tasted, this really needs a little time in the cellar to show…
Comments Off on Neck of The Woods Gibbston Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
The nose has started to develop some gentle leafy forest floor characters which sit alongside the bright red cherry and plum fruit. Not a bold wine but one with lots of charm and appeal. A lovely silky pinot with a…
Comments Off on Mondillo Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Just starting to show a little maturity with some button mushroom and truffle peeping out. Very pretty with lovely floral aromatics of rose petal and lavender with a cinnamon spiced note creeping in at the edge. A really attractive density…
Comments Off on Maude Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A lighter bodied pinot with youthful juicy raspberry and parma violet aromas. The palate has a lovely slightly stalky edge that gives interest and bite. $26.95
Comments Off on Toi Toi Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lovely gentle savoury notes and just starting to show some development. Silky soft palate. Very polished, not particularly concentrated but made in a lovely bright style. $32
Comments Off on Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Real intensity here. Lots of black morello cherry and damson plum. Luxurious and ripe with a fleshy, dense fruited palate. The flavours are initially sweet and ripe but then an edge of spice and tannin creeps in. $36
Comments Off on Nanny Goat Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A powerful aroma; distinct barrel ferment characters of nutmeg and sweet spice overlay fruity notes of red grapefruit, yellow peach and plum. A big wine that retains a degree of poise through its appealing, citrus thread of acidity. $36
Comments Off on Nanny Goat Vineyard Central Otago Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A gently aromatic nose with mature notes of forest floor, game and leather. Little hint of mushroom. The palate has a lovely savoury edge. At its best now. $65
Comments Off on Hawkshead First Vines Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Pungent tropical notes of mango and papaya with a little note of apple crumble. A touch of honey too. Quite dry on the palate with a textural biscuity, nutty edge. Drink now. $29
Comments Off on Hawkshead Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Not showing much on the nose initially but then opens up. Brightly fruited with a stalky spicy line running across the palate. Quite a bit of tannin still. $65
Comments Off on Hawkshead Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Vivid aromas of lemon curd and mandarin flesh are joined by bottle developed notes of toast and honey. With just a touch of sweetness, this is a relatively full flavoured broad, fleshy wine that shows plenty of flavour and depth….
Comments Off on Hawkshead Riesling 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
This is a bigger framed, dense style of pinot noir that is starting to show lovely complexity and punch. Darkly fruited with damson plum and morello cherry, the palate is showing some maturity though there is still quite a bit…
Comments Off on Domain – Thomson “Rows 1 – 37” Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Densely fruited, this is a firm style of pinot noir with lots of blackberry and cherry fruit. Not as supple as some, this is a wine with structure and backbone. $55
Comments Off on Surveyor Thomson Domain-Thomson Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lovely red apple and snow pea aromas with a touch of succulent just ripe peach. Lifted, high toned fruit with a little hint of new ferment pear drops. Crisply fruited, delicate and bright. Not bold but very pretty. $23
Comments Off on Domain Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very attractive aromas of cinnamon and spice with some just ripe stone fruit give a complex appealing nose. A slight grapefruity textural edge gives the palate a toothsome, succulent character and whilst there is a definite layer of oak running…
Comments Off on Domain Road Vineyard Defiance Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Just starting to show a little bit of bottle development with some gentle forest floor and gamey notes edging in. Still some vibrant juicy red cherry fruit giving focus. Soft velvety tannins. Not a big or complex wine but one…
Comments Off on Domain Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Highly aromatic with crisp red cherry and wild raspberry fruit joined lavender and thyme and a touch of smoky new oak. Just a hint of reduction gives a complex, meaty quality. The palate is restrained and buttoned down but with…
Comments Off on Doctors Flat Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A touch of gun flint which quickly blows off to reveal aromas of crisp nashi pear and red apple. Mouth-watering acidity with a really crunchy key lime pie and red grapefruit note. Sweet but very light on its feet, delightful…
Comments Off on Ceres Black Rabbit Riesling 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
This is delightful. Precise pinot gris aromas of conference pear and ripe red apple with a whiff of smoky complexity. Very clean and crisp, there is a little hint of sweetness, but the palate is so poised and delicate the…
Comments Off on Ceres Swansong Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very red fruited with a bright cherry and currant aroma. The palate has developed some lovely secondary notes of game and autumn leaves. Low impact velvety tannins support the silky and plush flavours. $50
Comments Off on Lowburn Ferry Home Block Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Some bottle developed notes starting to emerge, the nose is highly aromatic with forest floor, leafy notes and some button mushroom too. Still a little touch of tannin but the palate has a lovely silky supple texture. Perfect now. $75
Comments Off on Lowburn Ferry The Ferryman Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018