Expert Opinion
94 Points (5 Stars)
2021 Vintage
"Splendidly ripe and perfumed with sweet plum, dark cherry, rich floral and toasted nut characters with a hint of savoury complexity. The palate delivers excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, wonderfully complemented by silky texture and beautifully pitched tannins. Flavoursome and highly appealing. At its best: now to 2029."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
90/100 (4 Stars)
2021 Vintage - Top Value Wines of New Zealand.
"This is from Misty Cove's Flagship Fareham Lane Vineyard in Marlborough. That's their top vineyard. It's the sort of wine that as I'm tasting it, it makes me ask the big question, "How do they do it at the price?" Delicately scented, almost slightly floral. Delicious, refreshing. It's classic Pinot Noir. I'm getting cherries, plum, once again, floral, perhaps red rose petal, and just a hint of spice. It's a really delicately poised wine."
Top Value Wines of New Zealand - Bob Campbell - The Real Review
94 Points (5 Stars)
2020 Vintage
"It's sweetly ripe and inviting with black cherry, floral, almond and thyme aromas, leading to a beautifully flowing palate that's silky and fleshy. Splendidly proportioned and harmonious with elegant structure and persistency. At its best: now to 2027."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
91/100 (Top Value)
2020 Vintage
From Misty Cove's flagship Fareham Lane vineyard. Quite a fruit-bomb style with dark-fleshed plum, dark cherry, vanilla and a strong spicy oak influence. An appealing wine that is ready to drink now.
Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review
94 Points (5 Stars)
2019 Vintage
"Offering fabulous fruit purity together with seductive complexity, the wine shows dark cherry, raspberry, roasted nut, subtle game and floral aromas on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and richness, while remaining stylish and elegant with soothing mouthfeel and a lingering sophisticated finish. At its best: now to 2024."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit