Saint Clair Pioneer Block 15 Strip Block Waihopai Pinot Noir 2016 (Marlborough)
After an entrée of pretty floral scents (lilac, violet), this wine launches a fruit-laden charm offensive on the palate. Sweet, seductive red and dark berryfruit notes, with a hint of spicy oak underneath, jump out of the glass. “A vibrant style with focus and precision,” noted John Belsham.