Alexander Szymanski

9.7

My new favorite Pinot Noir — 5 years ago

Sean Flynn

9.0

Brought back from Akarua winery for Christmas Eve 2017 — 6 years ago

with Elizabeth

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Nose of; candied red & dark fruits, strong red fresh florals, black raspberries, blackberries, dark cherries, raspberries, soft pice & minerals. On the palate, more extraction & oak use than their Bannockburn Pinot. M-M+ tannins, blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, cinnamon, nutmeg, strong red fresh florals, loamy soils, sticky chalkiness & grainy volcanic minerals. The finish is; round, rich, elegant & beautiful. Photos of various views from their Cellar Door. I'd like to thank Francis Hutt their Winemaker for all his time, knowledge, amazing hospitality and a wonderful walk through the vineyards and tasting. — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Wild tropical fruits, white flowers-jasmine burst out of the glass. On the palate; tropicals of melon balls, citrus, citrus blossoms, white peach, light, delicate, beautiful minerality, fresh bright acidity and a lean rich finish. Photos of a wide view of their terrace and great view. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

A good Pinot true to its Bendigo and Bannockburn districts showing wild thyme luscious berry flavours and silky tannins. — 7 years ago

Anna

9.5

Christmas dinner on Boxing Day — 7 years ago

Champa Gujjanudu

9.2

After searching long and hard found one of my fav pinots from Otago NZ. Wish I had bought a case. Smooth, dark berries and perfect Bay Area summer drinking. I like this slightly more chilled than other Pinots. — 8 years ago

Kim Lumsden

9.0

I was impressed. Still very fruit forward but structured and not heavy. Great for winter time. — 6 years ago

Martin Mills

9.2

An excellent wine from what I'm told was a difficult vintage. Aromas burst from the glass -lovely honeyed red fruit and refined touch of oak. Classic Pinot colour, uniform, still youthful. Ripe fruit and tangy acidity on the palate, teeth coating sugars of cherry strawberry into cassis. Very yummy. Sourced at Avenue and Lawrence lcbo for $46 — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose, green apple, lemon, lime, green melon, light butter, wood shavings, buttered popcorn, yellow & white florals. On the palate, green apple, lemon, lime, grapefruit, citrus blossoms, gentle, soft minerals with brilliant acidity. Photos of the amazing view from the Carrick terrace and grapes just delivered and waiting to be destined and pressed. We've been fortunate to many of the worlds wine regions and Central Otago is certainly one of the most majestic and beautifully scenic regions we've visited. — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2010 - expressive and rich smell, smooth taste, darker on colour but lighter in style than the Gevrey Chambertin we tasted next to it blind. — 7 years ago

Narelle Burke

9.1

A nice Otago Pinot Noir for the NZ leg of our trip! — 7 years ago

Stacy Cloutier

9.6

Love this wine! Wish I could find it in the US. — 8 years ago

Matt Nason

9.1

White peaches, slightly waxy, hint of herbaceous quality but overall a cool NZ Pinot Gris. — 6 years ago

Gustav Norberg

9.2

Inköpt 2013 på vingården/i gubbens vardagsrum. Helt strålande. Kryddigt, parfymerat och elegant. — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Less expressive on the nose than their Bannockburn Pinot Noir. However, the fruits on the nose; black raspberries, raspberries, dark cherries, blackberries, poached strawberries, light loamy soils with red roses. On the palate; ripe & beautiful; blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, cherries, firmer sticky tannins, anise, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, beautiful soft spices, amazing fragrant fresh red florals, rich body with perfect mellow acidity. The finish is; flat out sexy elegance. These wines were the best we had in New Zealand. They are well crafted wines with beauty, elegance, excellent texture and precision. Not only are their wines amazing, look at that view. It's like a painting. The other photo shows their beautiful low yield Pinot Noir grapes. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Similar notes to the Pipeclay Terrace except that Long Gully is sweeter, bigger and more dense than Pipeclay. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

In the favoured Bannockburn subdistrict. Restrained for an Otago Pinot. — 7 years ago

Calvin Bocanegra

9.5

Solid Central Otago Pinot. Perfect balance of tannins, fruits, and oak flavour. A surprising delight. — 8 years ago

Brent Mayeaux

Production Burn Cottage Vineyard

8.9

Jammy but with good acid. Reminds me of aged Zinfandel. Very surprised by the age on here. I thought 2013 Gibbston Pinot. — 8 years ago