Marla Frederick

9.3

Hands down, my favorite Marlborough Sauvignon. Grassy, sassy, and a big “fuck you” to the establishment. This wine packs a brash punch but throws in enough sweet caramel to put the masses at ease. Total Wine, buy again to celebrate those moments that the younger generation decides enough is enough. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose, ripe; blackberries, blueberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, light tarriness, black licorice, dark earth, fresh & dry red florals. Palate is medium body, M+ tannins, tarriness, black currants, dry rocks, leather, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, dry stems, juicy raspberries, fresh dark florals with big round, rich, tannins and nice round acidity on the long finish. Photos of the exterior Cellar Door and their patio area. — 8 years ago

Andre Sandoval

9.0

Very fragrant, love the big passion fruit/grapefruit tones! — 8 years ago

Kayla Werlin

9.0

Big floral flavor, not very fragrant. — 9 years ago

Mvon Higgins

9.2

Pale straw glass. Big perfumed nose of passion fruit, honeydew, rose, white peach, gooseberry, lemongrass, vanilla, grapefruit, and a hint of jalapeño. Medium bodied clean mild acid to the palate of grapefruit, gooseberry, lemon, and white pepper that leads to a long citrusy finish. Great with chicken, fish or conversation! 2015 even more special with perfume over the top makes sublime value at $13.99 USD. — 9 years ago

Emily Anderson

9.2

I'm not usually a big fan of Pinots, but this one was very good - a little fuller and more flavorful than some, with a nice spice. Had it with catfish over a spicy rice/ginger/collard green mixture, with a Meyer lemon glaze. — 9 years ago

with Michael

Lloyd Heinrich

9.3

Big, generous and smokey. Slightly hot on the finish and not as complex or beguiling as I like in a Pinot. Pinot for the Barossa Shiraz lover. — 10 years ago

Hanif Perry

9.1

Very nice. 2013 with big red fruit. — 10 years ago

Brett Jones

8.9

NZ Sauvignon Blanc - but not what you expect. Plump peach rather than direct grassy notes, dry good acidity, with the fuller fruity notes to the fore backed up by herby lime. Big, juicy and great with local fish in a citrus, buttery sauce. — 10 years ago

Jennifer Hale

9.0

Big fan of this organic wine! — 7 years ago

Liz Mason

10

Big, juicy, dark fruits, cherry, plum. — 8 years ago

Thomas Fagan

9.0

Big grapefruit taste upfront with crisp finish. Refreshing. — 8 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

8.9

I'm big on grapefruit and this one is it. Super bright, fresh, and intense. Loved it — 9 years ago

Mvon Higgins

9.0

Pale straw glass. Complex big nose of honeysuckle, white peach, grapefruit, passion fruit, mango, guava, limes, lemon, pear and honeydew. Crisp strong acid with medium body brings lime, grapefruit, green apple and sour lemon. Long finish of citrus pith and white pepper. Good value at $13.99 as a sipper or fish/light dish friend. — 9 years ago

Brent Mayeaux

Production Burn Cottage Vineyard

8.9

Better on day 2. Big bright concentration of sunshine. Ripe buy has a bit of freshness. Florals came out on the nose on day 2. — 9 years ago

DAL 9000

9.0

Clean crisp with a big burst of grapefruit with hints of green peppers and lemongrass. — 9 years ago

Yvonne Milewski

9.8

Beautifully balanced truly gorgeous (I'm not a big CF fan) — 10 years ago

Nichole Mao

9.3

Bold, powerful, big, berries, vegetal, LOVELY — 10 years ago

Kristine Karlsen

9.4

2014 Wine Tasting Extravaganza; Wine Tasting Association. Very good, peppery, a little acid. — 11 years ago

with Nelson

Ed Matthews

9.0

Quite excellent wine for a very small price. This wine exhibits a big gooseberry New Zealand nose with grapefruit and pineapple coming after the gooseberry. It has a sweet attack and it's very ripe and round. Best of all, the acidity is not overwhelming. — 11 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Great complexity and balance. Big oak on the nose but clean apple and pear fruit on the pallet. Very fresh tasting. — 7 years ago

with John

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose, dark fruit profile of; blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, cherries, poached strawberries, dry dark florals, dark soils with light volcanic minerals. On the palate, M-M+ tannins, black raspberries, raspberries, black cherries, blackberries, cherries, poached strawberries, black licorice, sweet lifting spices, strong; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanilla, blue fruits round out the longer finish, big chalkiness, some leather & volcanic minerals. The tannins soften & fruits lean on the longer finish with good round acidity. Photos of another vista outside Queenstown, long shot of the tasting room and outside garden grounds. — 8 years ago

Erik Sjolund

8.9

Very juicy. Like marmelade. Lots o red fruit, w light tannins. Can't really find the bell pepper dryness of a cab franc, but os very tasty. Not too long or big, but juicy. — 9 years ago

Mark Gagnier

9.2

Big , bright, fragrant alluring fruit scent. Fresh tropical notes. Refreshing — 9 years ago

Harri Sharman

9.0

Crisp, white flowers, lemon sorbet, nectarines, high acidity balanced with a touch of residual sugar. True Riesling flavours — 9 years ago

Brendan OConnell

8.9

Lighter than the big Pinots I've had lately. Nice fruit and balance. — 9 years ago

Brian Grech

8.9

Big fruit, but the high tannins keep it from being jammy. — 9 years ago

with Ashley

Scott Conroy

9.0

Mumford's submission. Tonight's winner. Big night for sauv blanc, in general. — 10 years ago

with Heather and Mark

Douglas Renall

9.3

Complex, great minerality, subtle peach and melon notes, big structure yes please! — 11 years ago

Keith Crump

9.3

This has certainly something more then the big tropical notes of Gisborne a fine of style and finesse that talks of great fruit and skill in winemaking — 11 years ago