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Valli Gibston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007 scored this review from Gourmet Traveller Wine “Rich, spicy wine with prune, plum, cherry and a thread of wild herbs. Complex, full-flavoured Pinot Noir with a creamy texture and lengthy finish. Flavours stray right across the ripeness spectrum. Fascinating wine.” 92 pts Gourmet Traveller

Delamotte Brut NV was listed by Nick Stock in Wine Business Magazine in his Top 100 and rated 92 points: “The entry level Delamotte is as good as a NV as you’ll find around town. Quite a modern, well-made nose, ripe grapefruit and chalky Champagne terroir.  Stylishly arranged on the palate, layers of fruit flavour,…

Delamotte Brut NV received 4 stars from Cuisine Magazine “Although this blends red grapes with white, it shows plenty of white-grape character.  Eggy, appley, creamy fruit is at the heart of things, embraced by restrained yeast notes. Firm & dry, it has excellent mouthfeel”

Delamotte Brut NV received great review recently from Bruce Sanderson at Wine Spectator and 90 points:   “A bubbly with breadth and richness to its grapefruit, apple and honey aromas and flavors. Smooth and balanced, with a lively feel on the finish.”

Culry Flat Pinot Noir 2007 has received fantastic reviews and accolades.   It is drinking well now but has great ageing potential.  Good to read Phil Moraghans personal tasting notes – “Generous, and already complex, with layers of red and black fruits; herbal, earthy, forest forest floor tones; leather, five spice and cigar box; subtle oak.…

We still have stock of Vynfields Martinborough Pinot Noir 2005 which is really now coming into its own after some time in the bottle.   Jane Ferrari, Meet Your Maker May 2007 said ““…..This has a superbly fine extraction and an elegance that will see it develop well over the next 5-7 years. It will be…

Vynfields Martinborough Pinot Noir 2008 rated 5 stars from Winestate Magazine.  Michael Cooper wrote this: “Invitingly scented, impressively concentrated red, grown organically.  Full-coloured, with a savoury, spicy bouquet leading into a complex, vibrantly fruity and deeply flavoured palate.  Built to last, but also delicious in its youth.”

Vynfields Martinborough Pinot Noir 2008 scored Silver at the 2010 International Wine & Spirit Show in London, the worlds most prestigious wine show.  The competition receives entries from over 80 countries and the aim is to set the international benchmark for  quality.  The unique combination of detailed technical analysis and specialist judging panels means that gaining any…

Curly Flat Chardonnay 2007 along with the 08 received 96 points from James Halliday in his 2011 Wine Companion.  Here’s what he said about the 2007 “Bright straw-green; a high quality wine which is at peace with its maker — and itself; the components are harmoniously balanced, yet are quite vocal, notably the white peach,…

Delamotte Brut NV received 95 points from Huon Hooke of the SMH and this review: “ Subtle creamy, nutty aromas; fresh and clean. The palate is rich and fine, subtly complex and with some liqueur sweetness in harmony with the other components. Streamlined and lingering; a great non-vintage”