Aromas of raspberry and watermelon with a hint of earthiness. Flavors of raspberry, pomegranate and portobello mushroom with enough acidity to keep it exciting. Smooth finish with a little bit of tannins. Paired with duck quite well.
Aromas of raspberry and watermelon with a hint of earthiness. Flavors of raspberry, pomegranate and portobello mushroom with enough acidity to keep it exciting. Smooth finish with a little bit of tannins. Paired with duck quite well.
Oct 1st, 2016
It's not often that I give a $20 bottle this high of a rating, but I'm very impressed. The nose is very attractive - bright red fruit, plummy characteristics, a whif of uncooked bacon and oak char. Palate is seamless and elegant with some floral notes and dried cranberry alongside chewy overripe sweet plum. Has a RRV-like purity to it, but with some oak treatment that I'm loving, some fresh strawberries on the finish.. very well put together pinot.. this makes me want to explore this producer a bit more!
It's not often that I give a $20 bottle this high of a rating, but I'm very impressed. The nose is very attractive - bright red fruit, plummy characteristics, a whif of uncooked bacon and oak char. Palate is seamless and elegant with some floral notes and dried cranberry alongside chewy overripe sweet plum. Has a RRV-like purity to it, but with some oak treatment that I'm loving, some fresh strawberries on the finish.. very well put together pinot.. this makes me want to explore this producer a bit more!
Jan 5th, 2016
For a $20 bottle, this is surprisingly good. Light bodied, but bold fruit flavors.
For a $20 bottle, this is surprisingly good. Light bodied, but bold fruit flavors.
Apr 26th, 2016
different. A tart cherry pucker with a slightly chemical finish...I am anxious to taste more NZ Pinot, but this one didn't impress.
different. A tart cherry pucker with a slightly chemical finish...I am anxious to taste more NZ Pinot, but this one didn't impress.
Nov 18th, 2015
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
