Juicy blackberry, blueberry and wild strawberry flavors are plump and ripe in this red, which offers notes of nutmeg, clove and cardamom, along with touches of black pepper and forest floor that linger on the long, plush finish. Drink now. 700 cases imported.
93 points, MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator (Oct 2024)
The 2020 Marlborough Pinots are just hitting their stride now, as this bottling deftly demonstrates. Bright aromas of raspberry and currant cordial—with toasted spice, graphite, chocolate and herbal nuances—open this mouthfilling, succulent Pinot. The vibrant red fruit, powerful, chalky tannins and crisp acidity add up to a wine that should shine beside a mushroom or seared pork dish.
93 points, Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast (Oct 2024)
This a textbook, elegant style of Marlborough Pinot, with pretty aromatics of cranberry, tobacco leaf, baking spice, red plum and cherry. The palate has layered fruit, nice flow, a touch of oak, moderate tannins and good carry. Fruit is drawn from across the region, including the Southern Valleys, Awatere and the tiny southern subregion of Kekerengu Coast. Winemaker Simon Waghorn is as passionate about Pinot Noir as he is about Marlborough, commenting: 'If you were only able to make one red wine, Pinot Noir would be the one you’d choose.'
93 points, Emma Jenkins, Decanter (Aug 2024)
A pure and yummy pinot with sliced strawberry and strawberry pie as well as dried citrus. It’s medium-bodied with round and dusty tannins and a flavorful finish. Solid pinot. Drink and enjoy. Screw cap.
92 points, James Suckling (Mar 2023)
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