Wooing Tree

Central Otago Pinot Noir

8.941 ratings
9.06 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
Rob Landsness

Brand Ambassador/Agent Jeffrey Davis Signature Selections

9.2

HUGE

HUGE

1 person found it helpfulJul 27th, 2014
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Nose of; candied & tart red fruits. Black cherries, cherries, strawberry preserves, raspberries, blackberries, hint of black cherry licorice/cola, sweet elegant style spices, faint vanilla, fresh red roses and violets. The palate is round, lush, elegant, full bodied fruits that match the nose with some hints of blue fruits here & there. There's gentle understated baking spices of; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanillin. Delicate, finely crushed rocks, rich, warm, dark soil, rose petals & violets, the faintest, soft, delicate, chalkiness & minerals. The acidity drips over the palate. The finish is round, full, lush fruits that go on and on and on. Beautifully delicate, ripe and smooth. Much like a well made, elegant, warm vintage from Burgundy. The name comes from a tree on the property that is of a place that apparently many people have woo'ed their lovers. ❤️

Nose of; candied & tart red fruits. Black cherries, cherries, strawberry preserves, raspberries, blackberries, hint of black cherry licorice/cola, sweet elegant style spices, faint vanilla, fresh red roses and violets. The palate is round, lush, elegant, full bodied fruits that match the nose with some hints of blue fruits here & there. There's gentle understated baking spices of; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanillin. Delicate, finely crushed rocks, rich, warm, dark soil, rose petals & violets, the faintest, soft, delicate, chalkiness & minerals. The acidity drips over the palate. The finish is round, full, lush fruits that go on and on and on. Beautifully delicate, ripe and smooth. Much like a well made, elegant, warm vintage from Burgundy. The name comes from a tree on the property that is of a place that apparently many people have woo'ed their lovers. ❤️

Apr 16th, 2017
Alex Crangle

Assistant Winemaker Balo Vineyards

9.4

Earthy dried cherry soy thing. Steely minerality. Great vintage in Central.

Earthy dried cherry soy thing. Steely minerality. Great vintage in Central.

Dec 26th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.7

Ambitious stuff highlighting tart red berries and toasty oak, all in balance and well made, but at the same time monolithic and dull. Good structure, juicy acidity and pure fruit; it's all here so it'll probably become more interesting in a few years. 88+?

Ambitious stuff highlighting tart red berries and toasty oak, all in balance and well made, but at the same time monolithic and dull. Good structure, juicy acidity and pure fruit; it's all here so it'll probably become more interesting in a few years. 88+?

Feb 10th, 2015
Keith Crump

2005 time can make wonders still fresh vibrant fruit but some add depth

2005 time can make wonders still fresh vibrant fruit but some add depth

Oct 3rd, 2020
Keith Crump

2015 A gem amongst many Cromwell jewels bright vibrant but not easily forgotten

2015 A gem amongst many Cromwell jewels bright vibrant but not easily forgotten

May 23rd, 2020
Keith Crump

Well made drinking just fine

Well made drinking just fine

Aug 15th, 2018
Erik Sjolund

Fine very good fruit in starting nose. Taste develops w time/temp to good but not extraordinary red pinot.

Fine very good fruit in starting nose. Taste develops w time/temp to good but not extraordinary red pinot.

Nov 18th, 2017
Rob Sonogan

It was ok, was expecting more from a central Otago Pinot. Didn't have as much fruit as some close proximity wines tasted.

It was ok, was expecting more from a central Otago Pinot. Didn't have as much fruit as some close proximity wines tasted.

Oct 21st, 2017
Keith Crump

A complex wine well made needs kerping

A complex wine well made needs kerping

Jun 14th, 2017