Bright acid, warm baking spice. Finishes with a bit of baked pear, and minerality. Good texture — 5 years ago
Lovely white burgundy. Just what it says on the tin. Careful wet stones, and earth on the nose, with prominent cheese rind. Some caramel apple on the palate with vanilla, and oak with baking spice. Mineral finish. — 6 years ago
Cassis, black fruits, violets and red liquorice nose. Well structured on the palate with bright, floral acidity, and soft, subtle tannins. Short, pleasant finish that pairs well with a bit of char, and unique BBQ flavours. — 6 years ago
Minerals, good concentration. Plum and dried raspberry/cranberry on the mouth. Subtle, persistent tannins and sandalwood finish. Exceptional. — 5 years ago
Richer, full expression of dolcetto - a bit of funk and reductive characteristics on the nose, alongside some cranberry and black fruit/vegetal notes. The mouth is powerful acidity, which tempers the intense tannins, and chalky texture. — 5 years ago
Savoury aromatics, mustard greens, thyme. Lovely balance - red fruits, damp earth and excellent acidity to carry it. Wonderful example of Otago Pinot. — 6 years ago
Baked apple, some spice and nuts on the palate Finishes with burnt honey and marjoram. Slightly waxy. — 5 years ago
Beet root, and chard on the nose. Lovely structure, with subtle and persistent tannins, good acid. Smooth, and in its prime. Gorgeous anise finish, with some spice. — 5 years ago
Still strong tannins, that relax after a little decanting. Lovely, typical aromas - black cherry, roses, cedar. Strong mouthfeel, big tannins. Acidity is lively, dried rose petals, bitumen. — 6 years ago
Kevin Mintenko
Liveley acidity, delicate, with classic flavours. Well balanced, light tannins, and short finish. — 5 years ago