Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit and floral notes. On the palate flavors of grapefruit, green apple and pear fruit flavors with lemongrass and grassy tones, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, herbal, floral, lemongrass and salty mineral notes. Do not over chill so you can experience all of the nuances while you sip this fine wine. — 24 days ago

Julia Indik

9.3

Smooth at the start with dates, cocoa, anise and a splash of red apple. Soft tannins fold into a light acidity with the final notes of vanilla, fig and leather. — 5 months ago

with Robert

Iwan

9.0

Guava, passion fruit. Fresh and delicious in the sun! — 5 years ago

Nagib Nasr

9.3

Quite nice — 7 days ago

with Ted

Charlie Elliott

10

Eden's choice - my favourite — 2 months ago

David Carter

9.5

Had at Lay line restaurant last week. W loved. With salmon. One of best Marlborough yet. — 8 months ago

Pat Mead

9.0

2023 vintage with notes of f citrus, herbal and lemongrass. Crisp and delicious! — a month ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

The 2019 edition of this wine seems looser, lower in acid, and more on the savory side than usual. Scorched earth and very pure, spicy Zin blackberry fruit on the nose. Round and and soft in the mouth. Up-front Zin fruit quickly gives way to more savory elements. A slight bitterish note, not unpleasant, as the finish progresses. Unlike other Storybook Zins, I’d drink this one sooner rather than later. — 2 months ago

Slestyan

9.1

Plum, refined red fruit with a pop — 10 months ago

Justin Hansohn

9.1

The first bottle right after receiving this lot felt a little overblown and pruny. So glad I waited a while before opening a second one. This is now well put together and putting across the notes I expect out of old vine field blend California coast; chocolate, coffee, cool climate lift right on top of intensity. — 5 years ago