Yealands Estate

Yealands Estate Winemakers Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013
Generous, fresh, youthful and vibrant red fruit s with red and black cherry, baking spice oak notes and crushed schist mineral suggestions. On the palate - firm, dry, fresh, dry and packed with Pinot flavour; fine to medium tannins and acidity, moderate+ complexity and lots of finish. great balance and fits its winemakers reserve labeling.
89 Points

Lone Goat Vineyard

Lone Goat Vineyard Canterbury Pinot Noir 2010
Bouquet shows both light red and darker red fruit aromas, bottle development characters and most importantly pinosity; brown spiced laced red fruits of dark cherry, red plum and old strawberry, medium complexity. On the palate - dry, fruity, integrated and ready - a wine that has reached its readiness for optimum drinking with finer integrated tannins, medium acidity and decent length and finish. Well made and will continue to develop for the coming 2-3 years.
84 Points

Maude Wines

Maude Wines Chardonnay Reserve 2014 Wanaka Central Otago
Toasty, creamy, nutty and focused with aromas of nectarine, peach, vanilla and oak spices; plenty of crushed stone minerals and youthful vibrancy. On the palate - generous, vibrant, fruity - packed with youthful energy, mineral and a core fruit. Mild oak tannins add texture, a chalky mineral and gentle floral layer add complexity and length, a creamy texture and light lees note add further impact.
Overall a lovely wine with charm, a touch of elegance and palate presence that Chardonnay fans will enjoy.
90 Points

Craggy Range

Craggy Range 'Block 19' Chardonnay 2014 Gimblett Gravels Hawke's Bay
Sleek, pristine bouquet of vanilla scented peach, pear and apple fruits; slightly forward oak yet still very youthful with wood spice and layers of new and older barrel, overall complex with an elegant charm. On the palate - delicious - with texture underpinning the white peach and tree fruit flavours, a touch of citrus peel and leesy sulphide adding complexity. youthful crunchy acidity, creamy oak layer, mild tannins and lengthy finish. 
92 Points

Pask

Pask 'Gimblett Road' Merlot 2013 Hawke's Bay
Pristine red fruit with red and black plum suggestions, light red florals of violet and rose, toasty oak and dry stone mineral. On the palate - dry, warm, fruity and loaded with plum and dark berry flavours; moderate toasty oak and some brown spice moments, medium tannins, medium+ acidity. A wine to let relax in a decanter for an hour or two before enjoying or cellar for 1-2 years first.
84 Points

Mills Reef

Mills Reef Elspeth Merlot Gimblett Gravels 2013 Hawke's Bay
Powerful concentrated bouquet of dark plum and blackberry fruits, stones, sand and sweet flowers with violet and a little jam. Dry, firm and youthful with lots of bacon spiced oak, firm youthful tannins and acidity and a long finish. A wine to collect and cellar for another 3-5 years before checking its progress.
91 Points

Saint Clair

Saint Clair Family Estate Merlot Plateau 2013 Hawke's Bay
Dark plum and dark cherry with lots of toasty oak and vanilla suggestions; some earthy baked stone suggestions and overall concentration. Dry, youthfully firm with plenty of tension and some poise; medium tannins and acidity a wine built for for  then on its own from 2017 for 2-4 years
88 Points