Doctors Flat

Pinot Noir

8.921 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Big Wave Dave

Even better the second time around. Showing good weight and perfect balance of fruit, spice, and sandalwood. Quite complex and long - Punches well above its modest price tag. VGV

Even better the second time around. Showing good weight and perfect balance of fruit, spice, and sandalwood. Quite complex and long - Punches well above its modest price tag. VGV

1 person found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2017
Brent Mayeaux

Production Burn Cottage Vineyard

8.9

A bit heavy on the oak, but there is potential in the fruit...

A bit heavy on the oak, but there is potential in the fruit...

Apr 7th, 2016
Big Wave Dave

Dark cherry, violets, and wood spice. Goos sour grip. Excellent balance. Good mid palate weight but not overblown like some Otago pinots

Dark cherry, violets, and wood spice. Goos sour grip. Excellent balance. Good mid palate weight but not overblown like some Otago pinots

Aug 5th, 2022
Aki Ttr

Commercially not good. The cost performance is too good. Can tell the personality of the responsible person.

Commercially not good. The cost performance is too good. Can tell the personality of the responsible person.

Dec 27th, 2017
Aki Ttr

Kindness....

Kindness....

Nov 8th, 2017
Scott Stewart

Warmer vintage and the wine is more aromatically advanced than the 2014, riper fruit profile but still compellingly Burgundian.

Warmer vintage and the wine is more aromatically advanced than the 2014, riper fruit profile but still compellingly Burgundian.

Jul 18th, 2017
Scott Stewart

Pretty compelling example of what can be done at a special site in Central Otago.

Pretty compelling example of what can be done at a special site in Central Otago.

Jul 18th, 2017
Big Wave Dave

2013 not a patch on 2012. May need more time but at first blush not as rich, balanced, or textured as 2012. Same plum and cedar character, but sour cherry dominates the aftertaste.

2013 not a patch on 2012. May need more time but at first blush not as rich, balanced, or textured as 2012. Same plum and cedar character, but sour cherry dominates the aftertaste.

May 11th, 2017
Big Wave Dave

Really liked this . Lots going on and benefitting from the 5yr bottle age. GV.

Really liked this . Lots going on and benefitting from the 5yr bottle age. GV.

Feb 10th, 2017
Austin Black

Austin had this 5 years ago

Austin had this 5 years ago

Oct 26th, 2018