Red

High Block Pinot Noir

New Zealand

Fact sheet

roast lamb · duck · mushrooms · risotto · grilled tuna

201588 pts

A little shy at first, and smelling slightly synthetic, this wine needs a little time in glass. Eventually it opens to reveal notes of cherry cola and coffee spice. With chewy, dusty tannins and fairly pronounced oak, this wine is on the bigger side for a Pinot.
201491 pts

Note: This is the same wine labeled Blue Rock in other markets. It's a supple, dark wine that has explosive fruit. Loads of black cherries cascade from the glass, tinged with hints of black tea and violets. Drink now–2025.
201391 pts

This is a medium-bodied Pinot with a lacy, delicate texture, ideal for drinking over the next eight years or so. Briary, herbal notes accent bright cherry flavors that finish long and tangy, framed by supple tannins and a bit of vanilla.