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5 Stars & 19/20 (95) Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, June 2022 (2020 Vintage)
"Deep, crimson, lighter on edge. The nose is intense and full, packed with blackberries, cherries, floral and bark fragrances alongside dark herbs and spice. Medium-full bodied, herbaceous aromas of thyme and pine lead the palate with black pepper and cardamon, unfolding cherries, blackberries and rich floral fragrance. The fruit shows a sense of purity, calmly supportive in the background with integrated acidity. Powdery tannin extraction coated the mouthfeel with a light grip and silky veil. This savoury Pinot Noir features fruit's purity and natural tannin structure without makeup, reflecting a sense of place and growing season. Match with truffle risotto and roasted pigeon over the next 8+ years. Fruit from Isolated Hill Vineyard, fermented outdoor amongst the vines to 14% alc, 26 days on skins, then brought into winery and pressed to French oak barrels and aged 14 months, 8% new oak. Unfined, unfiltered."
5 Stars & 95/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, July 2022 (2020 Vintage)
"Grown on the limestone hills of Waiau, 40 minutes drive from Waipara. On the same hillside as the Amuri Limeworks overlooking the Waiau River. Made by rockstar winemaker, Dom Maxwell. Fermented in the vineyard that produced the grapes to gain a stronger sense of place. Light, supple red with cherry, red and black berries combine with a salty/savoury/baked earth, bramble character. Distinctive and appealing Pinot."
