Bob McDonald

9.3

Very pale crimson - almost transparent. Aromas of red cherry and violets. Like many good Pinots pale in colour but M+ palate Intensity - an elegant wine finishing with fine tannins. Bell Hill produces some of the rarest and most sought after wines in New Zealand. I have visited all the major wine producing areas in New Zealand but I have never been to Canterbury - not far from Christchurch. — 13 days ago

Big Wave Dave

9.6

Outstanding block 5. Much more concentration and power than precious vintages. Strawberry, raspberry, pepper, wood spice. The power of the very best from Central Otago but with an elegance.
Really great pinot.
— 2 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Hopefully Delectable will allow me to write a complete note. Here we go ….
Dark Ruby with a crimson rim. Closed on the nose initially. Straight from the bottle - should have decanted it. Rich on the palate. Latent power with much to give. Dark cherry with dried herbs still to come with further cellaring. This is the first of 5 bottles. In the early days Block 3 was the undisputed best Pinot in NZ but now Block 5 is considered along with other contenders from around NZ. Have the next one in a year. Many good judges think this is the best ever Block 3 up to this point. — 3 months ago

Brandon Chew

9.2

Wild mushroom berries with a tart savory finish — 8 months ago

Erica Gamble

9.0

Earthy nose. Progression from cherry to raspberry to earth. Light but substantial, smooth. Very nice. — 9 months ago

with Ryan

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

For hot climates, like here on the Outer Banks, I love chilled Pinot Noir for all day drinking. This Marlborough Pinot has the right acidity to stand up to the spices and heat of the NC summer. — a year ago

Shuhui Ng

9.1

Great quality for the value! NZD 40. heavy bodied, acidic, light tannins with blackberries, liquorice, old leather, vanilla and caramel — 6 days ago

Bruce Leboff

9.0

Fresh and good acidity. Well balanced paired well with cedar plank salmon — 16 days ago

with David

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.9

Mega earthy — 2 months ago

Douglas Braun

9.1

2022 -Vintage - very floral pretty aromatics good balance — 5 months ago

Mark Mannebach

8.9

Lighter PN with cranberry and strawberry notes and a smooth finish. — 5 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

8.9

Quite light ruby garnet , wide garnet rim . On the nose this shows red currant , wild strawberry , dry spice , dried rose , herbal touches and tangerine peel . The palate is quite elegant with wild strawberry , red currant and those fresh herbal hints , with just a touch of bitterness . Fresh acidity , and slightly gritty tannins . Quite refreshing with good length and balance, that touch of bitterness doesn’t detract from the rest of wine. This is quite linear and focused, perhaps slightly strict , uncompromising in style , but probably has a few years left in the cellar and might improve over the next 2-3 years and last well a further 5 or so. — 9 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Ripe red fruits and almost tropical notes. Balanced. #pinotnoir #newzealand — 9 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Deep Ruby red. Raspberry blueberry plum. Oak woody slight vanilla Fe.
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M+ Tannin M Soft Bitterness M Body M Finish M % good Balanced Cloudy Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir 22 @1350, city, 260629 — 19 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Unmistakably Central Otago to my palate. Red plums and raspberries. 20% of the grapes were whole bunch. Also aged in 27% new oak. I must mention Neil Martin’s famous Quote, “ Whenever there is a tasting designed to challenge the supremacy of Burgundy, it is usually Felton Road that is ushered into the ring”. Very much on allocation these days and can be difficult to source. — 2 months ago

Magnus Hovet

9.2

Really smooth. A lot more dark plums, and softer tannins. Earthiness, small amount of spice and looong aftertaste — 3 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.1

2020. Very spicy aromatics. Really enjoyed this NZ Pinot. — 5 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

This was rich and delicious. It was fair enough for Suckling to pose the question “Is this the best NZ Pinot so far”? Ticks all the requisite boxes - ripe red and black fruits, a creamy texture, a nice garrigue herbal note. This Pinot lives up to the gorgeous site - one of the most awesome views you will see from the top of the vineyard over Lake Wanaka. Most impressive. — 6 months ago

Ted

9.0

Cherry fruit and herbal. — 9 months ago

with Jeni

Pam Schrand

9.2

Very light and crispy — 2 years ago