Bob McDonald

9.3

Unmistakably Central Otago to my palate. Red plums and raspberries. 20% of the grapes were whole bunch. Also aged in 27% new oak. I must mention Neil Martin’s famous Quote, “ Whenever there is a tasting designed to challenge the supremacy of Burgundy, it is usually Felton Road that is ushered into the ring”. Very much on allocation these days and can be difficult to source. — a month ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Hopefully Delectable will allow me to write a complete note. Here we go ….
Dark Ruby with a crimson rim. Closed on the nose initially. Straight from the bottle - should have decanted it. Rich on the palate. Latent power with much to give. Dark cherry with dried herbs still to come with further cellaring. This is the first of 5 bottles. In the early days Block 3 was the undisputed best Pinot in NZ but now Block 5 is considered along with other contenders from around NZ. Have the next one in a year. Many good judges think this is the best ever Block 3 up to this point. — 3 months ago

Ryan Colthorp

9.0

Super dark. Cocoa and baking spice on the nose. Plum. Stewed fruits. — 4 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.2

Complex SB from NZ. Cucumber veggie notes with minerality such as flint etc — 9 months ago

Rene Grandmont

8.9

Hells yeah! — 5 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.6

Outstanding block 5. Much more concentration and power than precious vintages. Strawberry, raspberry, pepper, wood spice. The power of the very best from Central Otago but with an elegance.
Really great pinot.
— 25 days ago

Paul J

9.6

First Rose of the season! Always great! See previous notes and vintages. — 3 months ago

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Kate Parkerson

9.2

Nice easy Chardonnay — 3 months ago

Sarah Nally

10

Amazing wine! Smooth jammy finish with just the right hint of bourbon. Definitely adding to my list of favs. — 4 months ago

Chris Blanchard

9.1

2023 vintage - it opened brighter than expected with bold ripe flavors and more fruit forward than expected. It was a nice surprise. After 30 minutes the flavors balanced a bit and tasted less bright and fruity and more balanced. The wife and I enjoyed the bottle. — 5 months ago

Jess

9.2

Pale straw color.
Aromas of white peach, nuts.
Dry. Flavors of peach, white pepper, saline.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.2

I brought it I won with it… you always win when you bring the goods… landslide # 1 — 5 years ago

Charlie C

8.9

Will buy this anytime I see it. One of my favorites. Great value. — a month ago

Steve Mitchell

9.2

Drink now or cellar. This is an elegant, velvety, Pinot that never disappoints. — a month ago

Magnus Hovet

9.2

Really smooth. A lot more dark plums, and softer tannins. Earthiness, small amount of spice and looong aftertaste — 3 months ago

Rufus King

8.9

Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon with bourbon notes enjoyed at The Veranda restaurant in old Ft. Myers, FL — 3 months ago

Shelly McGahee

9.5

Bourbon barrel favorite — 8 years ago

Christopher Thomas

9.5

Bold but smooth finish — 8 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. 100% Grenache. Ripe, spicy biggie in need of a decade's worth of time or a serious decant. 4.19.23. — 3 years ago

Pablo Cetlinski

8.9

One bourbon, one scotch and one beer. Therefore, wine doesn't go long. — 5 years ago