Fruity, somehow pairs well with Indian food, specifically chicken Tikka masala , spicy. — 7 years ago
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. — 7 years ago
Tasted at NZ cellar Pinot tasting. Light, savoury with nice acidity. Ted Lemon from Littorai is the consultant winemaker. — 9 years ago
Lots of delicious red fruit and very smooth. Loved it. — 9 years ago
Very fragrant, balanced, smooth — 10 years ago
Touch of Brett adds the perfect amount of spice. — 10 years ago
Still plenty of fruit. Sweet black cherry and spice. A nose reminiscent , strangely enough, of a Charles Hiedseick NV champagne — 10 years ago
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
Such a contrast to 2016! 2014 was warmer and with 2 more years of bottle age, the wine is more fruit forward, more opulent and more balanced against the brooding, spicy character of Gibbston. Fabulous! — 6 years ago
Sweet and subtle — 7 years ago
Classic New Zealand sauv blanc. Very strong taste of goose berries! Which I love — 9 years ago
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
Maybe my first New Zealand Pinot. Very interesting — 9 years ago
Great price for this quality! — 10 years ago
Beautiful... One of the best NZ Central Pinot Noirs — 10 years ago
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 — 10 years ago
I usually don't like pinos but this one is great with a balanced palate and a bit of depth — 11 years ago
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. — 6 years ago
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
Very light and fruity. A little boozey. A great summer red. — 8 years ago
Can stand up to a BBQ steak, but still a classic Pinot on first taste. V good. — 9 years ago
Great cherry and lightly spice, well balanced and great value for money — 9 years ago
Earthy cherry. Easy to drink — 10 years ago
Typical New World Pinot, fruit forward yet dry, some tannins but drinkable now. Very enjoyable. — 10 years ago
Commented earlier on my account: silky and delicate. Ripe taannums, lively acidity, delicate red fruit — 10 years ago
If you can get this on special it's definitely worth a go. Classic central otago. — 12 years ago
Natalie Rubino
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