Bob McDonald

9.4

Pale to mid Lemon in colour. Initial notes of Vanilla Oak - a bit of leesy funk. Palate is medium plus intensity with some citrus and ripe grapefruit - generous with minerality and good length - a buttery note on the palate. An excellent new world Chardonnay from Oregon. This was Wine #2 in Wine Spectators Top 100 for 2016. — 6 years ago

tim heyman

9.0

very good 2001 aged surprisingly well for new world wine — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

Very New World style. By the nose and palate, this one allost seemed to resemble a Malbec. I believe this is 100% Merlot. Decadent black and purple youthful fruit and a hint of chocolate on the nose. Entry is gritty, black and purple fruit with cocoa nibs and herbal character. Herbs carry to the middle where a baking spice note shows, but again this wind seems to have more of a dark purple and tarry black fruit background. Very weighted finish. Thick and inky. I think this could benefit from a few more years of bottle aging but drinking well now! — 7 years ago

with Dan and Shay

LM Segal

9.3

I'm a long-time fan of the quality and value of this line, but '15 reaches a new level. In addition to the usual fresh nose of red berry and light cedar, the palate has an extra layer of extracted purity, bordering on syrupy after some air, that lends this $22 PN a class I normally associate with the best of Carneros, absolutely new world. Will likely cellar 3-5 years. — 9 years ago

Patrick Miller

9.0

Favorite daily bottle — 10 years ago

Raven A. Blake

9.4

Rich, oily & vegetal. Yum! #PyramidValleyVineyard #Semillon #Biodynamic #NZwines — 10 years ago

Ming L

9.2

Rich and powerful. The nose features cassis, blueberry, cedar, and sweet spice, accentuated by incense, tobacco, and hint of dried flower. The lush and dense palate is ripe and concentrated but with good balance. The dusty tannins, though very polished, is still quite massive.

The 13’ is more akin to new world than old, and will benefit for at least additional 5 years of aging. — 6 years ago

E & K G

9.2

Random find a airport duty free. Bought ready to be disappointed but it was a real fun bottle. Some hints of tertiary flavors (mushrooms, forest floor) but on the whole it was a great mix of old and new world. — 7 years ago

Brett Wise

9.4

Top 5 2013 New World Chardonnay — 7 years ago

Kory Boone

9.0

Strong Berry taste. Somewhat dry. — 8 years ago

Tom Inners

9.1

to file in the category of 'wish I had another one of these for ____ years from now'. Solid, but with forward-looking prosperity. Hawkes Bay forever. — 9 years ago

Chris Forest

9.2

Dark berries currants and spices on the nose with some eucalyptus and possibly sun-dried tomatoes. A nice nose that is more new world than old world. Lots of spices, dark berries, a little bit of heat from the alcohol with minerals, currents and some hints wood on the Finish. Full bodied some tannins present but well-integrated. The wine is tight young but showing potential in the future.. Needs to be cellared for a few years. — 10 years ago

Michael "Bucky" Buckelew

Sommelier Ristorante del Lago at The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs

9.4

This is as good as it gets in the new world! — 10 years ago

Silvia Rossi

9.0

Day 62, Phase 2nd.
Exploring the world tasting wine
#newzeland — 6 years ago

Dawn E.

9.0

I am enjoying sampling PN's from different regions...Central Otago offers some nice selections..as always vintage depending...but I have found the 2015's to be quite nice!
This wine is New World in style...damp earth..mushrooms..bing cherry..mild oak...nutmeg..cinnamon...mild acidity..presents with a decent long finish!

Revisiting this post vacuum pumped and put in the fridge...this has opened up even more...enjoying the earthiness of this wine! — 7 years ago

Clayton Kinsey

9.0

First New Zealand Pinot...really enjoyed it! Light body and finish, but very flavorful and a bit spicy. — 7 years ago

Meg Herring

9.0

Normally not a new world / oaked chard fan but this one was well integrated. Leaned tropical, and I got lots of salted butter. 🇿🇦 — 8 years ago

Loren Gesinsky

9.1

Terroir Old vs. New World comparator at 2/28/17 Rouge Tomate Salon Series on A Natural History of Wine — 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. — 10 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.4

Golden yellow. Nose of apple, honey and flowers. similiar notes on the palate with nuts, vanilla and orange. Complex and balanced by acidity. Great mouth feel and long finish. New world but not overdone. Drink now! — 10 years ago

with Judy