Compliments of Paul. Chilled. Very nice. Gamay aroma and a black pepperiness. — 10 years ago
Cool blue and red fruit, some earthy, peppery and meaty character. Acid driven with a little funk. Pleasant surprise! — 11 years ago
Wow worth the wait! Licorice and dark berries. Smoky to finish. Delicious! — 12 years ago
One if today's top Pinot not from Otago. Structured and meaty with style. — 12 years ago
Yes please! Very easy to drink and very good! — 10 years ago
Best NZ savvie I've had in a long time. Hello old friend! — 10 years ago
Black cherry, raspberry notes. Fair amount of acidity. Paired well with baked salmon. — 11 years ago
2014: Now we are in the presence of royalty so mind your P's and Qs. Te Mata 'reputedly' make the best NZ red in Coleraine and this is the little brother's er little brother. It is beetroot red showing it is as fresh as a daisy. But the taste is already exceptional for the year and the price at $22. No cab sav grassy rebellion and no merlot tart it is refined, low acid low sweetness. Like the All Blacks No. 10 we obviously have depth in numbers and age. It is a delight to drink and will surely improve. I like it — 11 years ago
Nice golden color. Firm acidity. Lively citrus, subtle toasted oak, butterscotch, yellow apple. — 12 years ago
Definitely buy again — 10 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
Thanksgiving ! — 10 years ago
Excellent chilled — 11 years ago
Black pepper aromas. Lots of acidity, mild tannins in the finish. Went nicely with pasta & meatballs. Could use a few more years of bottle age. — 11 years ago
Great aromatics. — 12 years ago
Dante riveti babera d'alba — 13 years ago
Louis Schofield
Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars
Austere and fine — 9 years ago