4/10/2017 - JohnDibble Likes this wine:

Still young but already full and round with a medium/long finish. Very balanced and drinkable. Will follow its progress to maturity over the next 3-5 years. Will likely upgrade my rating further, already one of the best NZ Chards I have tasted.

3/23/2015 - JohnDibble Likes this wine:

Have consumed half my case now. This wine has still plenty of life and is now showing tertiary characteristics of cigar box and leather notes. Fruit still very good, finish a little short when compared to other younger vintages. Well balanced, elegant. Super drinking now.

3/23/2015 - JohnDibble Likes this wine:

Superb complexity and finish, this wine still needs at least two hours decanting. It has come together well considering a blend of 6 Bordeaux grape varieties. Long life ahead, will taste again in 3-5 years.

3/4/2015 - JohnDibble Likes this wine:

Could be even better than the 2010! fantastic balance and complexity already. Beautiful, but needs several hours in a decanter due to tightness and youth. Infanticide now, but had to try it with some friends. Suspect this will turn out to be the best Larose yet made!