Red

Pinot Noir

New Zealand

Fact sheet

duck confit · grilled salmon · roasted chicken · mushroom risotto

201387 pts

Ripe berries and oak spice dominate on this Pinot Noir from the bottom of New Zealand's North Island. The palate follows with balanced acidity and silky tannins but the oaky characters dominate all the way through, finishing on the bitter side.
201289 pts

This is plummy, spicy and complex, with hints of cracked pepper, clove and cinnamon mingling with fresh mushroom, thyme and mint. The wine is a bit chunky in feel, but finishes with supple tannins and reasonably soft acids, making it approachable now.
201186 pts

This wine seems fully mature. Caramel, dried fruit, scorched earth and underbrush notes are backed by tart acids, yet this Pinot still comes across as attractive enough for casual drinking.