A charming spicy chenin from Paarl, South Africa. Yellow-greenish color and heavy on the swirl; the nose is like smelling and tasting a clear mountain brook followed by pineapple, peaches, anise, and a bouqet of flowers; the taste is rich and spicy, the fruit and spicy herbaceousness is lined up nicely and the finish is long. Yes, I was gobsmacked by surprise at how great this wine tasted. 13.5% and 20 usd. — 5 years ago
Very strong dark fruits hit very fast and drop quickly. Low tannin. Mild finish. Very drinkable. — 7 years ago
I will give a 9.4 for Vermont. — 7 years ago
In Harbour side ocean bar & grill, Auckland. 08/26/2018 with Sakka — 8 years ago
Wow. Amazed how well this grape held up in the new England climate. — 8 years ago
13 June 2017. The Ten Bells, New York, NY. — 9 years ago
Pale to mid Ruby in colour with great clarity. Aromatic red and black Cherry notes with rose petals. A stalky whole bunch note with a little spice. Those fresh cherry notes of medium weight but medium plus intensity transfer through to the palate. Very fresh, young with great potential for future complexity. I can see why it won the Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at both Royal Adelaide and Royal Hobart - both shows with extensive and high quality Pinot entries. Too young but I had to try the first of 6. Next in a year plus. Technical background: (whole berry ferments with 20% whole bunches. Aged in 25% new puncheons and Barriques). Ended up having the 2nd bottle 195 weeks later on 25th October 2024. Just a stunning Pinot Noir and even improving on that 2 Trophies standard. — 5 years ago

Baked pear and hazelnut. Honey and lean acidity on the finish. Wonderful with cheese plate and flatbread snacks. Yay Tasmania -- neat expression of cool climate PG. — 7 years ago
A great Pinot Grigio! Very light but pleasing nose of pineapple and vanilla. Taste with a good balance of acidity and citrus fruit and apples. — 8 years ago
That sweet maltiness and funkiness work well together! Also 9.5% woah — 8 years ago
Yum, spice, dark black berries, lots of tannins — 9 years ago
Even better than I remembered. Maybe bc it’s on draft from the motherland — 5 years ago
Sweet and crisp! — 6 years ago
30 November 2018. Henry's Wine & Spirit, Brooklyn, NY. — 7 years ago
Elegant and clean. Wouldn’t have guessed skins, without the label. A silky plush babbling brook. Really pretty. — 8 years ago
I love California Grenache! ~last bottle — 9 years ago
Connor D’Netto
Lightly fizzy, jam-y, rich and refreshing — 4 years ago