96 POINTS - Wine Orbit
"It's sweetly ripe and finely scented on the nose with red cherry, wild strawberry, olive, game and toasted nut aromas, followed by an elegantly weighted palate delivering soothing mouthfeel backed by bright acidity and fine tannins, making the wine splendidly structured and sensually appealing."

“A translucent garnet hue with aromas of wild strawberry, pomegranate and pomelo laced with wild thyme, cedar, and gunflint. This unique bouquet is followed on the palate with cardamom, allspice, damson plum, strawberry, and tart cherry. The wine is lithe and agile with fine tannins and incredible persistence, finishing with distinctive salinity. Intense fragrance, unique savoury undertones, and electric energy are the hallmarks of Valli Waitaki Pinot Noir and the 2022 vintage delivers this in a balletic way. Mesmerising at release, this wine will continue to develop for at 15+ year” Jen Parr - September 2023