Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
83
/100
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21
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Taster #2679
· Jan 28, 2015
84/100
Paired with cranberry-stuffed pork chops. Good pairing, acceptable wine. Same general impressions as before; not currently on the re-buy list. 84/100.
2012 vintage
Taster #2679
· Dec 6, 2014
83/100
Not a bad wine, but nothing exceptional. Cherry, dried fruit (dried cherries), pine, and smoke on the nose and palate give this a fairly generic Pinot noir character. Not a re-buy, but we're not upset that we have a second bottle in the cellar. "Good," 83/100.
2012 vintage
Taster #9939
· Jun 7, 2014
85/100
klar rød; urtete, floral bærfrukt og noe drops på duft. Frisk og syrlig smak med liten oppstramming i finish. Decent pinot som går til lette kjøttretter.
2012 vintage
Taster #2546
· May 15, 2014
88/100
Medium cherry red color; tart cherry, black raspberry nose; tart cherry, black raspberry palate; medium-plus finish 88+ points
2012 vintage
Taster #1185
· Apr 19, 2014
88/100
On the lighter side. Cherry and cranberry with a touch of spice. Smooth and easy drinking. Decent value at $15. Some scores seem a bit harsh.
2012 vintage
Taster #9502
· Mar 27, 2014
85/100
Some cherry and smokiness on the nose. A nice cherry on the palate with some smoke and shortish finish, it's very drinkable, a little light almost like hautes cotes de nuit. 85 points
2012 vintage
Taster #7861
· Mar 26, 2014
85/100
Light red core. Nose of cherries and some meatiness. Palate of cherries, earthiness and slight meaty flavours. Finish moderate. Tannic and acidic.
2012 vintage
Taster #1190
· Mar 12, 2014
80/100
Tart cherry and earth flavors. Juicy at the start with a punch of pepper and spice on the finish. Overall lingering tartness.
2012 vintage
Taster #4174
· Jan 5, 2014
90/100
typical pinot noir from malborough, had it with chicken, excellent with slow cooked chicken. enjoyed a lot and will buy more to my cellar. should last at least few years in cellars
2012 vintage
Taster #0712
· Dec 23, 2013
75/100
Lingonberries and ripe cherries on the nose. Very light to both color and taste and a short but pleasant finish. Overall much lighter than expected.
2012 vintage
Taster #6396
· Sep 22, 2013
75/100
Terrible nose. Caramel and raspberry candies. Thin with medium intensity Medium length
2012 vintage
Taster #8004
· Sep 7, 2013
80/100
En flaske drukket på hytta. Fruktig og rund. Litt syrlig utgang. Mild god vin. Litt tanniner i avslutningen. Drukket samtidig med Pinot Noir fra Burgund. Litt enklere enn Burgund vinen.
2012 vintage
Taster #6396
· Aug 23, 2013
78/100
Ap: clear pale ruby red with a touchof purple Ar: clean and medium intense nose with pepper, strawberries, lime and raw red berries Medium bodied with ok balance, medium intense. Straightforward and little complexity Medium length 50+3+10+12+7
2012 vintage
Taster #7018
· Mar 26, 2013
83/100
Very simple. Nothing special. It is basically benign red wine. No hallmarks of good Pinot Noir are present.
2010 vintage
Taster #6396
· Mar 13, 2013
83/100
Consistent with ealier notes
2010 vintage
Taster #5887
· Feb 25, 2013
Clear, pale ruby colour with presence of legs. Clean medium intensity developing nose, aromas of ripe raspberries, ripe strawberries, cedar, green bell pepper and hints of blue flowers. Dry in the mouth, medium acidity, low tannins, medium well integrated alcohol, medium- body and medium intensity flavours of ripe red cherries, ripe strawberries, cedar and hints of blue flowers. Medium finish. Good quality, correct, drinkable, but nothing special to remark. Can drink now, but has potential for further ageing.
2010 vintage
Taster #9222
· Feb 1, 2013
83/100
Strawberries and raspberry-leaf tea, rather straightforward, a bit sweet and bit alcoholic.
2010 vintage
Taster #5870
· May 13, 2012
Very good Pinot. More and more impressed with the value out of New Zealand with this varietal. Great backbone to this wine, excellent balance and acidity. Was surprised that it held up so well the second day being open. Would drink this any night of the week.
2010 vintage
Taster #3475
· Feb 16, 2012
87/100
Clear blackcurrant colour, scent of red fruits & cherry. Pleasant medium body on entry, refreshing and vibrant on the palate. Transitions smoothly into a weighty, spicy oak wine. Lengthy lingering spicy finish with medium tannins. A bit of heat in the aftertaste, overall a well-rounded finish.
2010 vintage
Taster #4728
· Jan 19, 2012
83/100
Very good
2010 vintage
Taster #6396
· Jun 26, 2011
83/100
App: purple red Aroma: ripe strawberries, lemon, spices and slightly butterish Full bodied and rather conecentrated. Good balance Medium length
2010 vintage
Taster #5811
· May 14, 2011
Raspberry bush, ripe red berry fruit, slight floral and a touch of clove on the nose. Medium bodied fruity palate with decent balance. Currant, cherry and a good dose of ripe raspberries. Shows a bit of heat in the aftertaste. Not as pushy or explosive as the 2009.
2010 vintage
Taster #8910
· Nov 28, 2007
87/100
For a wine I had earlier written off and consigned to the drunk friends BBQ rack, it is really starting to shine (somewhat). Flavour and texture has improved markedly, though stil not anything special. Thinking that this is as good as it will get, and fade is not far away
2002 vintage
Taster #8910
· Aug 16, 2007
84/100
Much softer and more velveteen than the last few bottles - perhaps it is just coming into its prime? Still a weird fruit flavour that is not altogether pleasant though....
2002 vintage