Valli
Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir
Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Light spice. Dark cherries, cherries, plum, a touch of blueberries and fresh red floral bouquet. On the palate, lean bodied fruits of; dark cherries, cherries, plum, strawberries, more intense spice, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, powder of crushed dry rocks, black cherry licorice/cola, decent chalk & acidity with a lean red floral, spicy finish.
Light spice. Dark cherries, cherries, plum, a touch of blueberries and fresh red floral bouquet. On the palate, lean bodied fruits of; dark cherries, cherries, plum, strawberries, more intense spice, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, powder of crushed dry rocks, black cherry licorice/cola, decent chalk & acidity with a lean red floral, spicy finish.
Apr 17th, 2017Really enticing nose... Oaky palate. Not bad, I just wish the oak was a bit more restrained.
Really enticing nose... Oaky palate. Not bad, I just wish the oak was a bit more restrained.
Apr 16th, 2016
A bit dilute compared with other vintages. Great aromas, finesse on the entry, but a tad thin in the mid palate. Finishes bright with a little burn.
A bit dilute compared with other vintages. Great aromas, finesse on the entry, but a tad thin in the mid palate. Finishes bright with a little burn.
May 21st, 2016
More spice and less full fruit character than Central/Gibbston expression.. nose says plum but palate is dominated by Sour cherry giving freshness. Tasted back to back with the Etna, this lost bigtime.
More spice and less full fruit character than Central/Gibbston expression.. nose says plum but palate is dominated by Sour cherry giving freshness. Tasted back to back with the Etna, this lost bigtime.
Aug 15th, 2019Prefer the 21014 Gibbston Vineyard, but still very good.
Prefer the 21014 Gibbston Vineyard, but still very good.
Oct 13th, 2017Reminiscent of Sonoma Coast! Much better than the Gibston Vineyard SVD
Reminiscent of Sonoma Coast! Much better than the Gibston Vineyard SVD
Apr 13th, 2017
Savory notes of sage, thyme, tomato leaf. Great acidity, multi layered.
Savory notes of sage, thyme, tomato leaf. Great acidity, multi layered.
Jul 30th, 2016Surprisingly earthy with lots of vegetal flavors under the red fruit. Could be great in a few years.
Surprisingly earthy with lots of vegetal flavors under the red fruit. Could be great in a few years.
Feb 28th, 2016