Q Pinot Noir

Accolades & Tasting Notes

2018

“This is an elegant Waitaki 2018 Pinot Noir with pretty floral fragrances, red and black cherries, along with dark herbs on a smooth textured fine-grained tannin palate.”
@CANDICEWINECHAT
18.5-/20 PTS

2019

“Hauntingly perfumed - dark rose, earthy sweetness. In the mouth there is much to excite - a lovely curving shape, minerally dynamic and with a dense, dark fruit core (cassis, blueberry) that is loud and beautiful. There’s nothing demure about it. It’s a little unruly and proud of it. And it has plenty of good years ahead.”
@JOHN SAKER WINE
THE LIST - TE WHENUA

2020

“Fragrant and attractive Pinot Noir, singing red fruit and floral supported by lacy acidity and a dusty long finish.”
@CANDICEWINECHAT
94 PTS

2021

“Moderately intense wine with cassis, black cherry, oyster shell, floral/rose petal, vanilla and spicy French oak. Youthful wine with good cellaring potential although the wine is accessible now.”
BOB CAMPBELL
94 PTS

2022

'“This refined Pinot Noir persist with elegant red fruit, fragrant floral, fine spice on a supple chalky mouthfeel.”
@CANDICEWINECHAT
96 PTS

2023

“Youthful, fresh, varietal and vibrant bouquet with scents and flavours of crunchy red cherry and sweet cranberry, there’s a core of minerality with saline stony quality adding depth and complexity. Dry, taut and salivating with firm tannins and acidity needing time to fuse with the fruit and mineral attributes. Well made with plenty of length and potential. Best drinking from 2026 through 2034+.”
@CAMDOUGLASMS
93 PTS

2024

“Great colour and varietal bouquet with scents of boysenberry and raspberry flesh, dark cherry and layers of earth and barrel spice combinations. Ripe, varietal and fruity with core flavours that reflect the bouquet. Use of barrel perfect, an abundance if fine tannins and acidity frame the palate perfectly. There’s a distinctive seashell mineral seam adding personality and a clear site voice. Best drinking from 2027 through 2033 though also drinkable today if you are keen.”
@CAMDOUGLASMS
95 PTS - OUTSTANDING