Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Nose of; candied red & dark fruits, strong red fresh florals, black raspberries, blackberries, dark cherries, raspberries, soft pice & minerals. On the palate, more extraction & oak use than their Bannockburn Pinot. M-M+ tannins, blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, cinnamon, nutmeg, strong red fresh florals, loamy soils, sticky chalkiness & grainy volcanic minerals. The finish is; round, rich, elegant & beautiful. Photos of various views from their Cellar Door. I'd like to thank Francis Hutt their Winemaker for all his time, knowledge, amazing hospitality and a wonderful walk through the vineyards and tasting. — 9 years ago

Brittany May

9.5

Orange blossom, mandarin, and lime with hint of apricot and melon. Citrus flavors, pineapple and honey on the palate. Balanced acidity, lovely purity of fruit and long mineral finish. Really great Riesling!!
— 9 years ago

Aaron Tan

8.9

Not the biggest fan of Glover's Bannockburn whites. A bit heavy handed on the oak. Will benefit from time I'm sure. — 9 years ago

Trevor Maskell

9.1

This looks superb. Great texture and complexity. Oak balance, hints of yeast and subtle fruits. Beautiful. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Gewurztraminer is a varietal that does particularly well in New Zealand in my tasting experience. Gorgeous nose of lychees with floral spicy notes. Voluptuous on the front and middle palates but finishes dry. The perfect wine with Asian food. In a word - delicious. Another brilliant Gewürztraminer is made at Gisborne in the North Island by Vinoptima whose goal it is to produce the worlds best Gewürztraminer to challenge the Grand Crus of Alsace. — 10 years ago

Peidong Yang

9.4

Smell of gasoline... Like it. — 10 years ago

Simon Gilligan

9.2

First Pinot in years .. Savoury fine tannin, black/red berried fruit, long finish, a bit of sweetness, nicely balanced — 11 years ago

Trevor Maskell

9.4

Great fruit. Great tannins and body. Wow. Greatest hits of Shiraz. Mmhmmm — 11 years ago

Ed Merrison

9.0

Umm, not dry. Can't remember how much sugar, but it's about medium dry. Very good, too - mellow lemon, honey tones from age, generous, fresh and juicy through the palate, shapely and with bags of charm. — 11 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.7

looking for dustribution in usa great vintage in otago part of Bannockburn sub reguon beefy style — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

On the nose, citrus blossom, lemon, lime, green melon, green apple and white flowers. On the palate, green melon, citrus, lemon, lime, grapefruit, banana peel, pineapple, yellow & white flowers with perfect acidity and nice round finish. Photos of a pano of the view from the their terrace, Cellar Door grounds and netted vines to protect them from being eaten by the birds. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is the Bannockburn Target Riesling not just Bannockburn. Nose of white flowers citrus, tropicals, touch of banana peel, green melon and white peach. Wine is medium sweet. Bright, fresh, citrus, lemon, lime, grapefruit, lean melon, white peach, chalky minerals, soft fragrant white florals and citrus blossoms. Great finisher. — 9 years ago

Calvin Bocanegra

9.5

Solid Central Otago Pinot. Perfect balance of tannins, fruits, and oak flavour. A surprising delight. — 9 years ago

Brent Mayeaux

Production Burn Cottage Vineyard

8.9

Jammy but with good acid. Reminds me of aged Zinfandel. Very surprised by the age on here. I thought 2013 Gibbston Pinot. — 10 years ago

Keith Crump

9.0

A touch of citrus on a dry Riesling backbone — 10 years ago

Trevor Maskell

9.4

Serious pinot here. Whole bunch, old vine fruit. So bright but excellent depth. The balance of fruit and acid is just beautiful. Long finishing, lingering, almost haunting in its power. Gorgeous wine — 10 years ago

Peter Klotter

9.5

Moderate plus acids drive this wine into a floral realm. Balance of this wine is at the top of the top. Beautiful wine, with an exciting mouth feel. — 11 years ago

Jeffrey Long

9.2

Bright and shiny fruit with a good dose of balanced earthiness. Great effort. — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Sumptuous wine. Full bodied. A great core of fruit as always with Otago. Cherry and hint of currant.
Very good. 17.5. — 11 years ago

Heath Little

9.2

Had a price sticker of $25.80 on it! — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose, green apple, lemon, lime, green melon, light butter, wood shavings, buttered popcorn, yellow & white florals. On the palate, green apple, lemon, lime, grapefruit, citrus blossoms, gentle, soft minerals with brilliant acidity. Photos of the amazing view from the Carrick terrace and grapes just delivered and waiting to be destined and pressed. We've been fortunate to many of the worlds wine regions and Central Otago is certainly one of the most majestic and beautifully scenic regions we've visited. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Wild tropical fruits, white flowers-jasmine burst out of the glass. On the palate; tropicals of melon balls, citrus, citrus blossoms, white peach, light, delicate, beautiful minerality, fresh bright acidity and a lean rich finish. Photos of a wide view of their terrace and great view. — 9 years ago

Narelle Burke

9.1

A nice Otago Pinot Noir for the NZ leg of our trip! — 9 years ago

Champa Gujjanudu

9.2

After searching long and hard found one of my fav pinots from Otago NZ. Wish I had bought a case. Smooth, dark berries and perfect Bay Area summer drinking. I like this slightly more chilled than other Pinots. — 9 years ago

Amanda Yallop

9.0

Only word of caution would be in regard to abv, huge! — 10 years ago

Kim Callender

9.5

Small production Pinot. Tasting room was in the family's home and yet this earthy, well-balanced Pinot was the favorite of a day of wine tasting in the world's southernmost wine region. — 10 years ago

Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.1

Old style Aussie chardonnay - good fruit & oak balance with a bit of malo — 11 years ago

Jeffrey Long

9.0

I want to love this beer based on its name Killarabbit, label, and the description of how it is made. In the end, it does not have any of the hoppy bitterness to be described as a double ipa, but instead is malty, yeasty, and has a complex sweetness (but no sourness) as a result of the Pinot noir barrel aging and bottle conditioning. — 11 years ago

Robbie Ward

9.5

What a belter. Lovely spicy, earthy development but solid core of fruit still very alive. Stunning — 11 years ago

Takashi Shogimen

9.1

Lovely as always. Fruity. One of the best central Otago Pinot noir. Perhaps I could have left it in the cellar for a few years. — 12 years ago