Rabbit Ranch Bright Eyes White Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Delicate hues of pale gold lead to aromas of ripe brown pear and white strawberry, fresh red apple flesh and spring flowers….

White Pinot Noir, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2021Rabbit Ranch, Central Otago, 90 Points, Premium

Smith & Sheth CRU Pinot Noir 2019 Kawarau, Gibbston Valley, Central Otago

Aromatic and enticing, youthful, fruity and varietal scents of white and dark red raspberry, black currant and fruit spice….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2021Smith & Sheth, Gibbston, Central Otago, 94 Points, Excellent

Fromm Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough

As the aromas of this wine invade the senses and the wine reaches ambient temperature a myriad of scents begin to unfold from white smoke and mineral, pure red berry fruit aromas, a gun flint and fine dried herb and judiciously layered oak complement.

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2021Fromm, Single Vineyard, Marlborough, 97 Points, Outstanding

Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2017, Waipara Valley

Complex and detailed bouquet with layers of ripe red berry fruits and spiced Doris plum, baking spice and toasty wood combinations, there’s also a fine savoury dried herb scent adding enticement and intrigue….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 10, 2021Pegasus Bay, Waipara Valley, 95 Points, Outstanding

Nga Waka Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

Primary, fruity, varietal, gently savoury and enticing bouquet. Signature aromas of dark red berry fruits of cherry and spicy plum, a fine savoury seam layers in complexity and depth, there’s a youthful energy and lifted sweetness of oak with a touch of wood smoke.

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 4, 2021Nga Waka, Martinborough, 94 Points, Excellent

Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough

Plenty of classic Wairarapa and Martinborough turf aromas with lightly spiced cherry and fine soil layers, plum and red currant, a light dusting of vanilla and clove spices of oak and red flowers….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasNovember 4, 2021Three Paddles, Martinborough, 93 Points, Excellent

Wild Earth Wines Pinot Noir 2020, Central Otago

Seductively complex, fragrant, very floral and varietal with aromas of dark raspberry and black cherry, baking spices and violets with a light smoky French oak allure….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 28, 2021Wild Earth, Central Otago, 94 Points, Excellent

Lowburn Ferry Home Block Pinot Noir 2019, Central Otago

Complex, mineral, a core of ripe dark red berry fruit aromas, mineral and spice…

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 26, 202195 Points, Outstanding, Central Otago, Lowburn Ferry

Matawhero Church House Pinot Noir 2021, Gisborne

Aromas of a very youthful Pinot Noir, ripe, fresh, primary, varietal and enthusiastic bouquet. Red cherry and plum, wild raspberry and cranberry flavours….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 26, 202192 Points, Premium, Gisborne, Matawhero

Blank Canvas Escaroth Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough

A perfumed, complex bouquet with aromas of roses and ripe cherry, a soft raw sugar and baking spices scent with a core of silty soil minerality.

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 21, 2021Blank Canvas, Single Vineyard, Escaroth Vineyard, Marlborough

Urbnvino Dunedin Pinot Noir 2018, Central Otago

Bright and enticing core of dark cherry and sweet plum, raspberry and forest flowers. Scents of stony soils and brambly dried herb….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 21, 2021Central Otago

Blank Canvas Settlement Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough

A powerful and distinctive bouquet with a core complexity built around ripe red berry fruit, a natural savoury dried herb complexity, a gentle sweetness of oak and baking spice scents to match, there’s density and richness alongside power and finesse….

Ceres The Artists Collection Inlet Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Complex, fruity, varietal and enticing bouquet. Aromas and flavours of dark cherry and rose, toasty French oak complexity with kitchen spices of cinnamon and dusty clove….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Ceres, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 93 Points, Excellent

Ceres The Artists Collection Inlet Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Concentrated, savoury, varietal, dark cherry and raspberry scents, mineral and toasty wood spices, complex and alluring….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Ceres, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 95 Points, Outstanding

Ceres The Artists Collection Black Rabbit Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Aromas of forest berries and black currant, cherry and heirloom red apple skin. Toasty barrel spices of clove and vanilla, a fine savoury core, smoke and bacon wood spice….

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Ceres, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 92 Points, Premium

Ceres The Artists Collection Black Rabbit Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, Bannockburn, Central Otago

Complex, varietal, developing and enticing bouquet. Aromas and flavours of black currant and black cherry, darker baking spices of clove and vanilla, there’s a a mix of wood smoke and a fine savoury Bannockburn core.

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Ceres, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 94 Points, Excellent

Luna Estate Silver River Pinot Noir 2018, Martinborough

Fantastic bouquet capturing the aromas of Martinborough, a core of red berry fruits and silty mineral soils along with baking spice scents of cedar and clove. A layer of toasty lightly smoky French oak adds complexity and allure.

Pinot NoirCameron DouglasOctober 16, 2021Luna Estate, Martinborough, 94 Points, Excellent