Alberto Cdm

9.4

Molto molto buono — a month ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

See previous note from January 2023. Pepper Liquorice and Raspberry. Savoury and full bodied on the palate. Such density despite the drinking window describing this as “Old”. 2011 to 2028. I see this as having many years to go. Riper having blackberry and not as much pepper as you would expect because of this warmer vintage. The vineyards were originally planted in 1964, establishing this as one of Australia’s leaders in cool climate Shiraz. It has always been one of my favourite Australian Reds. Best Shiraz and Wine of the Year for 2011 as voted by the Good Wine Guide. 98 points from Nick Stock. — 3 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.5

Not the team’s I wanted to see, so I’ll just stick to the basics. Went well with some A5 coffee crusted New York Strip, the steak 🥩 is so rich you don’t want to waste it on a fruity wine

The 2010 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. The vineyard is situated on deep gravel deposits in the Macau and Ludon villages of the appellation and has 9,600 vines per hectare.

Vinious 93 The 2010 Cantemerle is vigorous and open on the nose, a mixture of red and black fruit with cedar and humidor scents. I admire the focus and detail. The palate is rounded in texture on the entry. This is a plumper, richer, more fruit-driven 2010 with a lush finish on the context of the growing season. You could broach this now, although I would prefer to leave it another three or four years. This is another excellent wine and candidate for most over-performing cru this vintage. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal. — 5 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.1

Cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, currant, vanilla, dark chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins. — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Words “Anam Cara” are Celtic for “friend of my soul.” Nick and Sheila have made wines since planting grapes in 2001. Pale lemon with aromatic aromas of ripe tropical, stone & citrus fruits. On the palate tart apple and melon flavors, with a crisp citrus tang. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity with rich ending. Drinking well now. Nice value. — 6 years ago

Peter Wassam

9.2

Stellar. Explodes out of the glass. Raspberry, plum, definitely some darker fruits here like currants which I don’t normally find in pinot. Sultry and seductive in a make eye contact across the room way. Moves into like a rose petal arena with just a hint of black pepper. 25% whole bunch and it shows texturally. Really good wine — 6 years ago

Austin Hohnke

9.2

Had to see what this was about. Featured in Somm 3. Bright and stemmy on pop and pour. Red berries and spice tones coming in hot initially. Absolutely reads new world. Softens with time in the glass. Tasty and sense heightening. — 3 months ago

Willem Booij

9.2

Clean, floral and fresh, some oily hints and also some smoked trout impressions. Yellow fruit with some bitterness. This is a Viognier for dinners, razor sharp — 4 years ago

Elizabeth S.

9.8

Very opaque and dark. Feels like a good blend of deep and complex but not overly tanniny — 4 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.2

Only 500 of these babies! N:Sea salt, lanolin, brown sugar, brine.
P: Soft, broad and lively,some lemon, sea brine echoes again.
Thanks Nick. — 5 years ago

Ruby Gawlik

10

Love . Had with Nick & Jess — 6 years ago

Sarah Reis

9.4

Very fruity and smooth. For adams bday dinner at Chives 2020 — 6 years ago

Gabby

9.4

Brought this to Adrian’s house for dinner. Oaky, vanilla, butter, stone fruits, mineral and slight acid at the end. — 6 years ago

KA

9.2

One White Street NY — 3 months ago

Sam Wood

9.5

Dark rose wish there was more left. Anthony Nappa. Beautiful winter rose with substance. LI merlot smell, petit verdot spice backdrop — 4 years ago

Desiree

9.1

Nick and Tonya — 4 years ago

Willem Booij

9.6

For me this is a astonishing wine, this is pure elegance and quality! The winemaker has done a awesome job, this is burgundy style Chardonnay from the highest level! A Lafon nose and great balanced wine! Love it! — 5 years ago

Laddie DeRocco

9.0

Great with chocolate or steak. Definitely worth buying again. Got it at olive grove. — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Earthy aromas with ripe plum notes - a very Otago nose albeit in the lighter spectrum. Same notes transfer to the medium bodied sappy palate. Not as full bodied as I was expecting. Quite Burgundian in weight and texture. Made by the equally earthy Nick Mills, owner and winemaker who made his presentation at Pinot NZ 2018 in Wellington in bare feet. Rippon is biodynamic and chemical free. I subsequently had a nice chat with him - a genuine bloke. Must be one of the prettiest vineyard scenes anywhere in the world sloping up from Lake Wanaka. Whilst this is classed as Central Otago this is not as full bodied as the Bannockburn/Felton Road district. — 6 years ago

Gabby

9.4

Ruby red Pinot noir; Sour cherry, chocolate, wood, mid tannin, acidic, dry, spicy — 6 years ago