Dark and brooding on the nose with dense black cherry and cola notes alongside a floral aroma that gives lift. …
→ moreMedium coloured with a nose that is restrained with muted cherry and Black Doris plum aromas. The palate, however, is …
→ moreA dark colour with youthful hues, the nose is dense with black fruits, blackcurrants and a charred reductive character alongside …
→ moreBright red and black fruit aromas are harmoniously balanced on the nose with hints of forest floor and light toast. …
→ moreMedium colour with some fade, this wine is understated on the nose with subtle aromas of red plums, currants and …
→ moreA bright and appealing colour in the glass with rich ripe cherry, boysenberry and tamarillo aromas on the nose. The …
→ moreBright in the glass with aromas of rhubarb, raspberry and redcurrants alongside light mixed spice and a hint of rich …
→ moreA rich and invitingly coloured wine with aromas of ripe black cherries and redcurrants on the nose. The palate is …
→ moreA complex and inviting nose rich with aromas of raspberries, tamarillo, cherries and dried herbs working in harmony. The palate …
→ moreRipe fruit on the nose with lots of oak and herbs but excellently integrated and well balanced. The acid present …
→ moreGrown on a superb sloping site in Marlborough’s southern valleys, this is a big, powerful wine. It’s dark, concentrated, perfumed, …
→ moreThis is a compelling wine. “It hits the top of your nose with more than the usual suspects,” noted Ben …
→ moreThey know how to strike gold at Aurum. This delightful pinot fits comfortably into the Central Otago “new breed” category. …
→ moreGentle dark floral scents presage a palate that is still quite tight and will open up nicely over the next …
→ moreMade by Matua Valley winemaker Nikolai St George, this is a pinot noir of size and stature. It is purple-rimmed …
→ more“Everything I want in a pinot is here,” noted an admiring Sophie Otton, who was enraptured by our top wine …
→ moreAs a large player, Babich is to be applauded for its moves into organic production. Intriguing spice notes, a generous …
→ moreThis favoured site on Cairnmuir Road in Bannockburn has delivered yet another pinot of distinction. Smelling it is a pleasure …
→ moreThe name conjures visions of some ancient monastic order, but it’s actually Treasury Wine Estates’ premium Kiwi pinot label. This …
→ moreFruit from some of Martinborough’s oldest vines contribute to this wine made by Lance Redgwell. “There’s plenty of power, yet …
→ moreYou’ll enjoy the ride this Catalina offering provides. It’s a feisty wine, crackling with verve and energy, made using fruit …
→ moreThis label is a regular achiever at Cuisine pinot tastings. The 2014 version is typically inky, rich and powerful, offering …
→ moreSucculent and savoury with the beautifully integrated fruit giving a lovely restrained purity to the wine. The sweet fruit flavours …
→ moreThe wine has a vibrant pink colour with aromas of cinnamon and fresh dianthus. The flavours are ripe with an elegant …
→ moreFragrant and attractive red fruits with dark, ripe, broad fruit aromas. Lovely acid and tannin tension provides a platform to …
→ moreMedium coloured with black florals and a charry reduction on the nose alongside a cracked black-pepper character. The elegant palate …
→ more“Delicious warmth,” noted Jo Gear. The nose is subtle yet pretty, with violets, chocolate, coffee and spice notes to the …
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