94pst Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

This 2020 Waimaunga Pinot Noir is from a single-vineyard plot within the estate and was grown on wind-blown clays. On the nose, this is rich and complex, with pomegranate molasses, crushed black pepper, hints of Earl Grey tea, red apple skins and cherry pip. In the mouth, the wine is excellent. There is complex, layered tannin with supple fruit that flows through, in and around the textural undulation. Classy to the very end. Highly recommended.
Rating:94+

94pts Wine Enthusiast

Give this single vineyard, clay-grown Pinot time in decanter to open. When it does it's a beautifully complex wine. Blood plum and blueberry fruits are tempered by roasted dark chocolate, wild herbs and florals. The palate is chiseled and linear, held firm with chalk dust tannins, with balance, focus and a soft, silky edge to the fruit. This should age with grace for a decade or more.
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Winemaker Notes

Lovingly referred to as the 'Lockdown Vintage', 2020 offers balance and finesse. A rich nose of ripe plum and warm baking spices work together to draw you in. Vibrant cherry and boysenberry notes are balanced on the palate with a touch of well-integrated dusty tannins to build structure and a weight on the palate. A complex and lingering wine with a mineral finish that will transport you to their windswept terroir.