May 15, 2022 - The last pinot noir opened at the birthday party. I thought this was more charming them our friends did. Would have been improved by seared tuna.
June 13, 2019 - This is the grandmother named wine.
October 20, 2018 - Deep garnet, clear edges, some browning. Nose of flat cola, herbs (rosemary bush), ripe plum and a smokey edge. On the tongue it's savoury flavours, charcuterie, with dark cherry and brown sugar. Nice finish. This is simple and has an elegance. Tannins are keeping this structured, but drink now, not to be kept any longer.
Recent Seresin kept wines have been disappointing, they just don't have the depth to keep.
June 2, 2017 - Will improve after a few years in the cellar
April 8, 2017 - Tasted after 2012 Leah. A bit more concentration, rounder, richer with good acidity and grip. A bit more depth and complexity. Very good length. 91-92+
January 16, 2017 - New Zealand London Annual Trade Tasting (Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls): Red fruit, spices and sweet oak, the palate is light, tasty, red fruit and spices again, straightforward and easygoing, lacking complexity but would be nice to have on its own, med finish
September 26, 2016 - Vibrant red cherries and savoury oaky notes on the nose
On the palate crunchy red fruit with herbal streak
Young, lively and a little stalky with some vanilla on the finish
Lots to like here but it is tasting a bit young and awkward in contrast to the Tatou
Fascinating how different they are