Natalie Rubino

9.0

Cherry, raspberry, strawberry, some mushroom and earthy notes on the nose. Tart red fruits, a bit of earth and spice on the palate. A pretty Pinot! — 6 years ago

with Pat

Sean Flynn

9.0

Brought back from Akarua winery for Christmas Eve 2017 — 7 years ago

with Elizabeth

Keith Crump

9.0

2009 seems a little lighter then the last I tried good acidity — 8 years ago

Paul Heyrman

9.3

Tasted at NZ cellar Pinot tasting. Light, savoury with nice acidity. Ted Lemon from Littorai is the consultant winemaker. — 9 years ago

Leo Chyi

9.3

Burgundian style, started with cranberry but quickly became darker and earthier, nice forest floor elements — 9 years ago

Rob Oliver

8.9

Great cherry and lightly spice, well balanced and great value for money — 9 years ago

Rebecca Chiu

9.0

Beautiful bold wine from north otago. It has the raw power of limestone combined with hints of raspberry and plum. Powerful aroma. Pick a meat that can stand up to the wine. It almost tastes like a Rhone blend in my opinion. — 10 years ago

with Suneet

Pip Davidson

10

Beautiful... One of the best NZ Central Pinot Noirs — 10 years ago

Phil Green

9.4

Still plenty of fruit. Sweet black cherry and spice. A nose reminiscent , strangely enough, of a Charles Hiedseick NV champagne — 11 years ago

Nic Vascocu

9.2

Best of both worlds. Violets, cherries, dust light leather. Boozy! 14% I believe. Lies off after about 30-40. Super delicious and different. — 11 years ago

Dana Thompson

9.1

Our friend Kelly brought this back from her trip to Oz and it doesn’t disappoint. Small production NZ Pinot with depth but not too much fruit so the top end finishes beautifully. Lots of tobacco and anise without being overbearing and one dimensional. I like the huckleberry side notes and enough earth tone to match up with some of the top Oregon Pinot that stays in the more traditional Burgundian style. — 7 years ago

Jeff Lander

8.9

Good classic Champagne taste. Pear and a bit of toast. Lots of fine bubbles. A bit foamy for my taste but well made and re freshingly crisp. — 8 years ago

Daniel Bateman

9.2

Very light and fruity. A little boozey. A great summer red. — 9 years ago

Nicholas Lauf

8.9

Classic New Zealand sauv blanc. Very strong taste of goose berries! Which I love — 9 years ago

Ksenia Evdokimova

9.0

Had at The Modern in NYC in 2015. Dinner for 1 after Tanya and Lena left. Sommelier-recommended for Pinot Noir lovers adventurous to try from less common regions. — 9 years ago

Mike O'Connor

9.2

Maybe my first New Zealand Pinot. Very interesting — 9 years ago

with Melissa

Phoebe Lowe

9.2

Very fragrant, balanced, smooth — 10 years ago

Michael McGeary

9.6

Touch of Brett adds the perfect amount of spice. — 10 years ago

Jan Plass

8.9

Typical New World Pinot, fruit forward yet dry, some tannins but drinkable now. Very enjoyable. — 10 years ago

Pasi Ketolainen

9.0

Commented earlier on my account: silky and delicate. Ripe taannums, lively acidity, delicate red fruit — 11 years ago

Brett Davis

9.3

Sweet and subtle — 7 years ago

Monte

9.2

I really like this Pinot. Earthy-Terrific balance of spice, smoke and raspberry - but my balance favors smoke! $16 at Costco... I would pay twice. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

No petrol on the nose. White & yellow florals, soft, subtle, fresh, citrus of; lemon, lime, grapefruit, pineapple, light stone fruits and light, soft minerality. On the palate, such freshness of fruit; pineapple, lemon, lime, grapefruit, stone fruits, melons, gentle and soft minerality. The medium body & finish is pure, elegant, round, lush, exotic & sexy. Not to mention perfect acidity. Photos of another perspective of the properties sensational vistas, Sofia walking the grounds and the Cellar Door. — 8 years ago

Matthew Phillips

9.4

Can stand up to a BBQ steak, but still a classic Pinot on first taste. V good. — 9 years ago

with Sophie

Aadil Mamujee

9.6

Lots of delicious red fruit and very smooth. Loved it. — 9 years ago

Eric Hwang

9.2

Not a typical Gewürtz. More like a perfumed Riesling with an added spice component. — 9 years ago

Mike Mighetto Hoefling

8.9

Great price for this quality! — 10 years ago

Nichole Mao

9.1

Light soft oak line, lemon, green apple, orange, bone dry acidity, mineral, wet stone, creamy, lovely finish, 2011 — 10 years ago

Michael Morgan

9.1

First time trying an old Felton Road and a Block 5 courtesy of Can. Forest floor, some black fruits. Great concentration with depth and intensity of flavour. Good length but never felt over-blown or heavy. Shows why this wine is an icon. 94 points — 11 years ago

Miho Walker

9.9

I usually don't like pinos but this one is great with a balanced palate and a bit of depth — 11 years ago