A label with a strong pinot noir history, Muddy Water (the English translation of Waipara), wowed the panel with this …
→ moreMatua has lavished attention on this impressive wine, which is one of a new series of Single Vineyard wines from …
→ more“A generously proportioned pinot and not shy in showing it off,” opined John Belsham. Black tea, violet and a hint …
→ moreThis sumptuous, ripe wine crafted by Dave Clouston seduced the entire panel. Sweet lilac scents precede a concentrated mouthful, black …
→ moreThere’s plenty of Wairarapa class on display here. Purple-rimmed in the glass, beautifully fragrant, the dark fruit comes seasoned with …
→ morePerennially impressive, this powerful, concentrated Pete Bartle-made wine doesn’t hold back. Intense violet, cedar and red cherry notes ring out, …
→ moreThe experience of winemaker/proprietor Karl Johner (he annually works vintages in both Germany and the Wairarapa), is on display in …
→ moreMade by Matua Valley winemaker Nikolai St George, this is a pinot noir of size and stature. It is purple-rimmed …
→ moreGrown on a spectacular elevated site in Bendigo, this pinot’s dimensions unfold gradually. Its sweet floral aromatics show initial shyness; …
→ more“Sensational purity and perfume,” enthused Sam Harrop. This is an unabashedly big-fruited style; dense, chunky, with dark berry flavours and …
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