Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Dark garnet color. The nose is full of cherry cola, blueberry and a noticeable “green” aroma. The palate is more mulberry/boysenberry focused with additional touches of black tea, tobacco and wild herbs. No noticeable oak. A definite “stemmy” note on the finish. Medium-plus finish and sturdy tannins. Tongue tingling acidity and mouthfeel. Nice freshness. Part of the North Shore House Wine Pairing Dinner on March 9, 2024. — a month ago

B Natasha Woo Ding

9.0

Soft and juicy. Actually goes really well with seafood, especially shellfish. — 2 years ago

Phasmaster

9.2

Gift pats

Really like this. Complex on front and middle. Let's you know it's here for the full experience — 3 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.5

Pure syrah pleasure here. Just-ripe blackberry juice floats on the palate with violets and a polite touch of bramble and sap. Very lifted, bright and elegant, with an old-world freshness if not a whole lot of terroir or minerality. Wouldn’t have thought new world syrah, other than the overall polish and really gentle tannins. So clean. A hint of smoke but this is more or less vegetarian syrah (in a nice way). Can’t wait to see how it develops in bottle. — 3 years ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.1

I love this wine. Whole cluster fermentation and 8 months in concrete. Clean, balanced, pairs beautifully with anything grilled or red sauces. — 4 months ago

Michelle Berryman

9.1

Robust and fruity. This is a bold Malbec. — 7 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

See previous note from July 2020. Bright Ruby red. Nose as before with Red fruits and compost heap, forest floor. The palate has those earthy savoury rhubarb flavours and is totally balanced with resolved tannins. At 7 years it is probably at its peak with the palate in harmony with the red fruits (which will fade) and the savoury earthiness. I believe this is the time to drink this even though I see a window through to 2026. Tasted my last 2014 30 weeks later on 30th April 2022. A pale Ruby red with a tawny edge. Amongst the very fragrant perfumed nose there was a sooty note which was a byproduct of whole bunch in the ferment. Also a stewed rhubarb note. An excellent Pinot and 96 points from HH. — 3 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

This whole cluster Barolo was surprisingly open with lush cherry & strawberry fruit. A very unique style of Barolo that would appeal to Burg aficionados — 6 months ago

Daryl Johnson

9.0

Still great, everything you want in a Pinot Noir rose. — 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

After the recent straight entry level Giant Steps Pinot from 2017 which was fruit driven and quite delicious this is one of their individual paddock wines - Applejack which is made in a different style with whole bunch ferment to the fore. Notes of anise and white pepper to the red fruited nose and palate. Hint of clove. Oak is resolved to my palate. Impressive and showing Steve Flamsteed’s ability as a winemaker. Postscript: Jackson Family Wines from the USA has acquired Giant Steps as of a year ago I believe. I would expect Giant Steps to be more readily available in the US now. — 3 years ago