Valli Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 750ml

"Light garnet hue with fruit aromas o f wild strawberry, sweet cherry, and plum married with sage, wild thyme and a touch o f cedar. The vibrant fruit, savoury notes and intriguing spice, layer wonder fully with the silky fine tannins and creamy texture highlighted by a fresh acidity that gives the wine tremendous energy. The cooler growing season saw a late April /early May harvest resulting in a beautifully fragrant wine with delicate fine tannins and exciting aromatics that are a true re flection o f the Waitaki. A wine that is a touch exotic, lithe and exceptionally enjoyable upon release and will bene fit from up to 8 years in the cellar. A real gem for those who love Waitaki Pinots !"

Awards and Reviews:

• Top Wines of 2019 – Peter Dean, The-Buyer.net
• 95/100 Points – 5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
• 92/100 Points - Bob Campbell MW
• 93/100 Points - Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com
• 5 Stars – 18.5-/20 – Raymond Chan
• 4 Stars - Michael Cooper, Winestate Magazine