Red and blue fruits give way to orange zest , animal fur ,baking spices violets and minerals . Rich and full-bodied on the palate yet has Wonderful elegance and mineral infused finish with lingering cherry and dry extract . This wine comes from the valley floor and you get the richness and depth from the heavier soil. A stunning bottle that will improve over the next few years and last at least a decade more . — 7 years ago
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! — 7 years ago
Complex. sweet ripen black fruits (overripen?) and greenish aroma from whole cluster fermentation create seductive aroma. dry, mid acidity, silky texture. powerful beauty. Distinctive style from acidity driven cool climate PN.ABV13.6% — 9 years ago
Lovely drop. Took some time to breath. Very smooth. — 9 years ago
This is a great export from New Zealand congrats to the cloudy bay team this is magical something for my wine cabinet.
Thanks a million — 10 years ago
This is an extremely unique Pinot. A good berry, red cherry nose, but an extremely dry, old, taste. Can't really place it but a delight to drink! — 10 years ago
Beautiful... One of the best NZ Central Pinot Noirs — 11 years ago
I usually don't like pinos but this one is great with a balanced palate and a bit of depth — 12 years ago
A little sweetness. Good balance — 6 years ago
Gorgeous shiraz. — 9 years ago
JL Australian tasting 3/30/17. Citric nose and lemons. Balanced palate with acids and minerals and zest and good finish. Surprising! Value at $12.80. 11% ABV — 9 years ago
New release chardonnay, absolutely nuts. — 10 years ago
Maybe my first New Zealand Pinot. Very interesting — 10 years ago
Very fragrant, balanced, smooth — 11 years ago
Has really mellowed - delicious — 6 years ago
Very surprised when I opened the wine list. My inner geek took over when I saw it was the same wine I consumed last week but a different vintage. A much less open and complex nose than the’11.
In the mouth this wine demonstrated greater freshness than the ‘11. Grapefruit like acidity put the fruit flavors at the forefront. Once again I was a little disappointed with the finish but I think in this case the wine truly needs time to unwind. — 7 years ago
No oak. What the fuck?! Waxy, oaky (if possible), almost nutty. Sublime. — 8 years ago
#garagiste — 9 years ago
Nice Otago Pinot Noir. Raspberries, cinnamon and wild mushrooms with a tart strawberry finish. — 9 years ago
Can stand up to a BBQ steak, but still a classic Pinot on first taste. V good. — 10 years ago
Great cherry and lightly spice, well balanced and great value for money — 10 years ago
Hay, cut gras and citrus. Fruit and acid beautifully balanced. Classic — 11 years ago
Delicious. Drinking perfect right now. — 12 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
#semillon tart. Interesting #australia #huntervalley — 6 years ago