
2018 Valli Bannockburn Pinot Noir
$95.00
Grant Taylors name has become synonymous with Central Otago wine. Among his many accolades, Grant is the winner of no less than four Trophies for Champion Pinot Noir at London’s International Wine and Spirits Challenge. A feat achieved by no other winemaker anywhere in the world, ever!
"This incredibly fragrant and elegant wine is from our cooler site in Bannockburn in a warmer growing season resulting in a highly energetic wine with great flow and incredible layers of red and black fruit, baking spice and earth. The aromas are both intriguing and complex: fresh berry, lilac, baking spice and wild thyme. The palate is long and bright with cherry, raspberry, beautiful florals and cardamom. Silky fine tannins compliment the vibrant acidity, giving the wine length and memory. This wine is drinking beautifully at release and will continue to do so for at least a decade."
-Grant Taylor
97/100 Points - 5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93/100 Points - Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
95/100 Points - Cameron Douglas MS
94/100 Points - Bob Campbell MW
93/100 Points - Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com
17.5/20 - Joelle Thomson
4.5 Stars - Michael Cooper, Winestate Magazine