Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner is a 4th generation winemaker from a family with farming and winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot almost looks like a Cab) with aromas of ripe berries and spice notes. The palate shows rich black fruits, blackberries, plums and black cherries, vanilla spice, cedar and cacao. Rich soft tannins, firm acidity on lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice! — 9 years ago
Medium body and acidity. Not as "crisp" as many NZ SBs. Grass, green pepper, lime, minerals, and ocean air. #houseofpurevin — 10 years ago
Grapefruit and grass — 11 years ago
Yes that's crab behind. — 12 years ago
Super bright, clear wine, lighter bodied. Wonderful melon, lemongrass, passion fruit and white pepper nose. Green melon, passion fruit, peach, ginger and some herb notes I'm struggling to identify beyond the lemon grass, maybe tomato leaf? Passion fruit comes through nicely on the finish. Really pleased with this one! — 9 years ago
A lighter nose with a palate of cranberry, strawberry and a light zesting of orange. A darker, deeper rosé with a long fruity finish. — 10 years ago
Stone fruit on the nose, Flavors mineral,grass,apricot,citrus,full bodied — 10 years ago
2014 vintage! This is a perfect example of what a NZ Sauvignon blanc should smell and taste like.... Grass and jalepeno! — 11 years ago
Very dry, mild tannins, hints of caramel/umami in the body, crisp finish. No coarseness — 12 years ago
Great for 30 — 13 years ago
I still love this Pinot but the 2011 was amazing I drank at least a case. It does not have the same feel seems more heavy with darker fruit notes. — 9 years ago
Nice change from the usual. Grass on the nose & apricots on the tongue. Not any citrus. Very enjoyable. — 10 years ago
Fruity and smooth. Nice for a dinner wine — 10 years ago
Scents of grass, complex lemony flavor. Delicious!! — 11 years ago
Great with spicy pizza. — 12 years ago
Pronounced intensity, with aromas of green bell pepper, asparagus, apricot, and freshly cut grass. On the palate, lychee, grapefruit, lemon, and bell pepper with a long finish. — 13 years ago
Nicholas Cole
Delicious! — 9 years ago