Deep red/purple colour, bright and youthful looking. The bouquet exudes chocolate and dark plum
aromas, with whiffs of toast and smoked charcuterie. It's soft and fleshy in the mouth, with density
and ample soft tannins. Very good depth and concentration, power and persistence, even if it's on the
oaky side. 30/7/2015. Drink 2015 to 2025. 95 pts 5 stars. #4 of 31. Huon Hooke, huonhooke.com
Very distinctive Pinot Noir from the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago with impressive density and
characters suggesting plum, chocolate/mocha and mixed spice. Dry and very fine-grained tannins. 92
pts – Bob Campbell, Master of Wine
It's seductively fragrant on the nose displaying complex aromas of dark berries, game, truffle and
cedar with a hint of thyme. The palate is concentrated and beautifully weighted, superbly framed by
silky texture and rounded mouthfeel as well as abundance of polished tannins. At its best: now to
2020. Certified organic. 94 pts 5 stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit