Jeremy.Buss

9.2

Reminded me more of a Willamette Pinot than a traditional Russian River Valley. More earth tones then berry, lighter color but still a high alcohol level. Definitely having again. — 4 months ago

Stacks

9.1

Very smooth but I will see how hungover I am tomorrow before I give it a proper rating — 6 months ago

V

9.1

With Paul Adelman.
Drinking in 10/2023 — 7 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I get why people who generally always review this producer as just good consuming it young. This is ten years from birth, eight years in bottle and it is still not at its peak. it has ten years and perhaps more properly stored. Very good tonight but better things ahead. It takes this long and longer for WS Pinots to shine.

The palate is, juicy, ripe, rich, a bit lush; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, purple fruits, hues of blueberries, plum and ripe to dry strawberries with a pomegranate overlay. Then, dry earthiness, top soil, crushed rocks & powdery limestone & chalkiness, dark spices, some black pepper, dry brush, eucalyptus, tree sap, sun tea, black and red cola/licorice, drier tobacco, barrel dust to shavings, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanilla, touch of dry herbs-bay leaves & sage, bright red, pink, blue, purple florals framed in dark slightly withering florals, rain shower acidity, the finish is; well structured & balanced in fruit, earth & flowers, some more tension than I like but will soften & fade nicely in 3-5 years. But, wire to wire really even and stunning. Evolution & integration is good but needs 3-5 years to be its best. Coravin glass.

IMHO, one of the outstanding CA Pinot producers. Walter Hansel gives them a run for the money at their fantastic price point. — 8 months ago

Sydney Palmer

9.4

No burn, delicious, Tori bachelorette party dinner — 9 months ago

Richard Mills

9.5

Really tasty and smooth. Monthly pick we had with mom and Cali. — 3 years ago

Laura Orth

10

fruity
mildly sweet — 4 months ago

Neal Ferry

9.2

Always Always Good — 5 months ago

with TwiLea

Chat LGT

9.0

Tasted great - a little minerally, slightly sweet. Easy to drink and great with food. — 6 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Dark cherry and briar. On the palate medium + intensity - heavy spice. No other word for it but delicious. One of the jewels of Central Otago along with Block 3. A gift from a good mate who loves new world Pinot Noir, for my 70th last year. A gorgeous wine. — 8 months ago

Paul J

9.5

Always rocks! Lovely salmon color. Bolder than most Roses which I really appreciate. — 9 months ago

with Brooke

Bryan Martin

9.1

Light, easy drinking and delicious — 3 years ago

with Antoinette

Keith Crump

9.5

One of favourite central Otago Pinot 2016 way to young bright fruit with wonderful length — 4 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.3

Big ratings on this… though I found it a bit hot and acidic day one. Day two however was a dream… soft yet deep. — 5 months ago

Joe Petka

9.0

Very Nice. Berry flavor. Subtle spice. Feels thin but smooth and full at the same time. Good tannin. Balanced. Would definitely get another bottle. — 6 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Drop dead gorgeous cool climate Chardonnay. Paired with Blue Heron Farm lettuces, sherry shallot vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano.

— 6 months ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Deep, dark, inky Pinot - more like an aged Syrah — 8 months ago

Mark Haugen

9.5

1999 vintage decanted in 2023. Love it! Deep ruby color. Beautiful bouquet. Well balanced cab. Deep dark fruit and leather. — 8 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2020 vintage. Still a woofer. Keep your hands inside the vehicle. 7.18.23. — 10 months ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

Lemon kissed butterscotch. Rich butterscotch on the round palette. A drinker’s cali chard. — 3 years ago