SOHO McQueen Central Otago Pinot Noir 2025

Description

Boysenberry, Oak, Vanilla

"Expressing fabulous fruit purity and stylish complexity, the bouquet reveals sweet plum, raspberry, violet, smoked meat, olive, and fine oak aromas, leading to a succulent palate displaying excellent concentration and persistence. Beautifully wrapped in a velvety mouthfeel and layers of polished tannins, it is wonderfully harmonious and seamless with a prolonged, satisfying finish. At its best: 2027 to 2035" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Light ruby-red with some depth, even colour throughout. The nose is gently full, with aromas of blackberry, cherry, thyme, mocha and spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of blackberry and cherry, melded with thyme, vanilla, roasted coffee beans and spice. Enlivening acidity and the succulent fruit present an enticing palate. Toasty spice and silky tannins enrich and lend a savoury spiced finish. A classic Central Otago Pinot Noir with appealing fruit and toasty layers" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews

"Cherry, boysenberry and mulberry aromas, ripe, juicy and delicious, with light woodsmoke and spice sitting neatly underneath - bright, fun and inviting. The palate is satin-smooth, balancing scrumptious red and dark berry fruit with a fine dusting of tannin, gentle oak smokiness, and an alpine-fresh acid line that keeps everything lifted. Absolutely delightful to drink. If you like life on the bright side, this wine celebrates that with confidence. Cool, polished and just a little rebellious. Enjoy now for vibrancy - to 2034 for a more savoury development" Sammy Wilkinson, The Wine Writer

"Delicious, taut, youthful and varietal with core aromas and flavours of blackcurrant and plum, black cherry flesh and savoury dried herb spices that reflect the region and SOHO style. Dry, taut, youthful and young, a wine that could do with more cellar-time to continue its journey into complete harmony. That said, it is totally drinkable today as well. Taut and dry with firm polished tannins, a backbone of acidity framing the core fruits and level of smoky French oak. A decent minerality and lengthy finish. Best drinking from 2029 through 2035" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

Rhythmic style with no-nonsense disposition – big, ripe and juicy. Quintessential Central Otago Pinot Noir from the sun-drenched hillside slopes of Bendigo and the alluvial gravels of Queensberry. Floral highlights, black cherry and ripe boysenberry with smacks of cedar and baked spices complete with a dusting of cocoa and vanilla bean. Hip, opulent and charismatic, framed by svelte tannins, and a delectably moreish finish. Central Otago Pinot Noir – the epitome of cool climate style. McQueen – the King (and Queen) of Cool. Matured in French Oak Barriques – 25% New.