• Nutty oak
• Wild red fruit
• Morello cherry & plum
• Silky tannins

"Pure, vibrant Pinot Noir with cherry, floral, rose petal, chalk-mineral, five spice, fresh herb and nutty oak flavours. A delicately-perfumed and slightly closed wine with obvious cellaring potential" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Jan 2020

"This cooler area, in a warmer vintage, has worked a treat with this taut, focused and compact pinot. Fresh red cherries and sappy allure on the nose, moving to a palate that has almost chalky, compact tannins and a very succulent and detailed, fresh finish. Drink or hold" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com

"Varietal with a core of fruit, loaded with Pinosity, fruit, minerality and style. Flavours on the palate include cherries and plums, roses and lavender, crushed stones and limestone. The tannins are fine, chalky textured and define the structure supported by acidity and a core of flavour. Th is a delicious wine with a heart of Pinot Noir, enticing flavours and long finish. Complexity is medium+ though I expect this to grow in the coming 24 to 36 months. Drink now and through 2025" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

"Smoky, meaty notes from the 30% new Mercurey barrels accent the nose of the 2018 Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir, but it’s by no means one-dimensional. It also offers up hints of roses, cherries and clove. Medium-bodied, silky and elegant on the palate, it lingers teasingly on the finish, alternating between fruity and savory characters, both wrapped around a graphite-laced backbone" Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Bright garnet hue with vivid fruit aromas of wild strawberry, morello cherry, and plum married with sage, wild thyme, rose petal and a hint of cedar. The vibrant fruit, floral notes and savoury spice layer wonderfully with silky tannins and creamy texture highlighted by a fresh acidity that gives the wine tremendous energy. The warmer growing season resulted in a solid fruit set and an early start to harvest with all clones delivering brilliant, healthy clusters. Wild red fruit, intense fragrance and electric energy are the hallmarks of Waitaki Pinot Noir and this vintage is no exception, delivering a notably concentrated wine with plenty of cellaring potential.