August 9, 2018 - Very good, but not great. Much better than the Momo we had the same evening
September 17, 2017 - Pinot and Pate matching (KC's place): Quite polished with cherry, cream and sweet spice. On the palate it's all ripe cherry, sweet spice and fine silky tannins.
August 7, 2016 - Fruity but unnuanced, bland and boring.
November 12, 2015 - End of Project Supper 4 (Le Trader, Harris Street, Pyrmont): I do like this wine but it didn't stand up well to the Elk Cove. cherry and berry.
August 3, 2015 - Pale ruby. Delightful nose of cranberry, raspberry, apple, with savory undertones of salty meats and soy sauce. But this wine really fails the plate. Thin and acidic. Hardly any fruit. Disappointing.
July 17, 2015 - One of my favourite NZ Pinots outside of Central Otago and for a reasonable price. Drinking well now in my opinion.
June 27, 2015 - Red cherry and currant, quite stalky, slight cedary notes and very slight peppery spice with subtle biscuit and earth notes on the nose. Juicy and savoury, almost sour, cherry backed by spice and a slight smoky note, fine and quite resolved tannins. There is a slight astringency that becomes apparent on the medium plus length tannin. Over time the more green/stalky notes dissipate. Hmm. I think I may leave the rest of the bottles for a year or so.
May 30, 2015 - Medium ruby-garnet, light on rim. Sweet strawberry, blackberry and cherry and savoury oak on the nose. Earthy and herbal bouquet. Medium-high acidity and gentle tannins, with an overall smooth, long finish.
May 12, 2015 - Negociants Australia New Release Tasting: Mild perfume, some red berries and a touch of earth. Palate is mild too. Not adventurous but seems well made and nice to drink.
November 28, 2014 - ruby red with brick undertones. blackberry initially, later becoming cherry, strawberry, raspberry, prune, forest floor, mushroom, cedar, coconut and vanilla. medium bodied, bright with lively acidity. complex wine, average-long finish. soft tannins.