Severn Goodwin

9.3

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — a month ago

Will Stanley

9.1

First bottle of three that I bought on release - the 2018 Chardonnay from Dog Point in Marlborough. I’ve had this wine once before, a couple of years ago - the 2011 - which was superb.

This 2018 has a young appearance, greenish yellow in hue, Chablis-like.

Highly reductive on the first night with a strong herbal edge; much more open and harmonious on the second. Flint, wet shale, lemon, orange peel.

The palate is lean, energetic and super high in acidity, with prevailing flavours of lemon and lime, Braeburn apple and only the faintest hint of any lactic notes. It finishes quite long, but it’s bracing, taut and youthful at present. I expect this to age quite well and will pull my next bottle in three years (note to self!).

91+ — 6 months ago

Muralee Murugesu

9.1

Well balanced Pinot from this excellent Marlborough producer. 2017 is a tricky year but still very well balanced for a NZ Pinot. Earthiness is balanced with the cherry fruit which reminds me of an Prince Edward county Pinot. Bought it at the winery (the family owned viticulteurs are awesome hosts, I highly recommend to book a tasting) shame they haven’t released the awesome 2019 vintage. One of the nicest Pinot from Marlborough and it is wired to drink in a camp site! 😂. 😢 where is my cheese plate? — 4 years ago

Louis Martin

9.1

Light, smooth, grapefruit accent, very nice aperitif. — a month ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Just right for toasting the harvest moon, and to have alongside our amazing chef selection dinner with wine and cocktail pairings. Actually, the restaurant has moved to Kenmore. — 2 months ago

with Bonnie

Randy Fuller

9.4

There is a medium-dark tint in the glass, while the nose displays red fruit - plums, raspberries - and a healthy dose of oak spice - clove, cinnamon, mocha - along with an herbal note of eucalyptus. The palate is fruit-forward enough to keep the oak at bay and there is a rustic chalkiness to the wine, which I find appealing.

— 7 months ago

Roy Goble

9.4

The crowd last night declared this the surprise of the evening — 4 years ago

Raoul

9.4

Loved this! With T&R @ Hook — a month ago

Dawn E.

8.9

Previous Vintage better! Maybe it needs time! I picked this up at local grocery wine for $15. Peach, apple, white flowers, Iowa Hawkeye wave...priceless! — 2 months ago

Kara Corona

9.2

Tangy with a buttery finish, very good to sip on. — 3 years ago