We use cookies for analytics and to improve our site. You agree to our use of cookies by closing this message box or continuing to use our site. To find out more, including how to change your settings, see our Cookie Policy.
Dismiss

Bannockburn, Otago

Felton Road

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2019

Bob McDonald
9.3

Rich and mouth filling in the luscious Felton Road style. Only 20% whole bunch letting the quality of the ripe fruit speak. Intense red and black fruits - raspberry to the fore. This is just a “village “ wine in comparison to their illustrious Block 3 and Block 5 but it more than holds its own. Impossible not to enjoy this wine. — 11 days ago

Tom, "Odedi" and 22 others liked this
Somm David T

Somm David T Influencer Badge

Perhaps my favorite producer in Central Otago.
Bob McDonald

Bob McDonald Influencer Badge

@Somm David T It’s certainly up there isn’t it David. I used to enjoy Mount Difficulty as well but don’t see it as much these days.
Somm David T

Somm David T Influencer Badge

Yep. I enjoy the hell out of their Chardonnay but it is much more difficult to find than their Pinot in the US.

Quartz Reef

Central Otago Pinot Noir

Kenneth
9.0

Red fruit , red plum, red cherry, strawberry, smooth tannic, med finish, med aroma, 14% — 4 months ago

Mt. Difficulty

Roaring Meg Pinot Noir 2020

Ted
9.0

Always seem to get grapefruit with these NZ PN. Fun to try different stuff from NZ. — 8 months ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Adam, Tom and 2 others liked this

Rippon Vineyard

Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2020

Doug Scott
9.3

Interesting nose, tea leaves, floral. Strawberry, plum, smooth tannins, savory but lively finish. — 2 months ago

Andrew, Bob and 6 others liked this
Somm David T

Somm David T Influencer Badge

One of the most photographed properties in the world. Amazing property & owners.

Cloudy Bay

Te Wahi Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017

Big Wave Dave
9.4

Better than 2018, the 2017 is pure savoury meaty spice. This could pass as a serious burgundy. Light but powerful, mushroom funkiness, bright cherry. High acidity, med fine grained tannin, and very long. Fresh and alive. Reverberates….but also serious?? — 3 months ago

LM liked this

Rippon Vineyard

Lake Wanaka Mature Vine Riesling 2020

Tobin Spratte
9.2

Lime zest, coriander, tangerine, minerals, hints of honey, petrol, and dairy cream. Wonderful finish that reminds me of peaches and cream, really elevating what's a more subtle nose. — 8 months ago

Burn Cottage

Moonlight Race Central Otago Pinot Noir 2020

Eric Grasser
9.2

Very impressed — 2 months ago

Tom liked this

Felton Road

Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2023

David Ferguson
10

Great from first sip — 2 months ago

Loveblock

Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021

Vasanth Balakrishnan
9.0

Savory, elegant style #centralotago #pinotnoir. Spiced cherry, cranberry sauce, faintly smoky-earthy notes. Tart cherry and cranberry, spicy finish trailing with close-grained tannins. — 5 months ago

Neil liked this

Felton Road

Block 2 Central Otago Chardonnay 2022

Jakub Kalinowski
9.5

Aetheric and elegant and so Burgundian.
Ripe yellow apple, (over)ripe lemon, subtle butterscotch, shortbread and some nice, cool minerality.
Amazing purity and precision here. Blind - a classic, textbook Puligny!
Beautiful balance on the palate, a touch of creaminess but brilliant precision - creamy lemons on a bed of rocky, stony minerality. Great depth and energy here. And elegance. And length. This is complex and complete and bordering on profound. And yet, so drinkable! The bottle disappeared instantly!
A perfect modern, cool climate Chardonnay?
What a wine!!
 — 9 months ago

Ira, Lyle and 1 other liked this