Accolades:
95/100 – Cameron Douglas MS
94/100 – Bob Campbell MW
94/100 – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
100/100 – Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews (2021 vintage)
95/100 – James Suckling (2021 vintage)
Tasting Note: “A translucent garnet hue with aromas of wild strawberry, pomegranate and pomelo laced with wild thyme, cedar, and gunflint. This unique bouquet is followed on the palate with cardamom, allspice, damson plum, strawberry, and tart cherry. The wine is lithe and agile with fine tannins and incredible persistence, finishing with distinctive salinity. Intense fragrance, unique savoury undertones, and electric energy are the hallmarks of Valli Waitaki Pinot Noir and the 2022 vintage delivers this in a balletic way. Mesmerising at release, this wine will continue to develop for at least 15+ years.” – Jen Parr
Winemaking Notes: Harvested on 20th and 30th April 2022. 5% whole bunch fruit, aged in 30% new oak for 11 months. Unfined, unfiltered. 1,158 dozen total production.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Waitaki Valley, North Otago, New Zealand