99/100 James Suckling

"An incredible wine with aromas of dried strawberries, dried flowers, cloves, white pepper and limestone. It’s medium- to full-bodied with superb presence and intensity. The strawberry and mineral undertones go on for minutes. Great texture and energy. From Dijon clone planted in 2001. Organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
- James Suckling

"From a densely planted limestone block on the edge of the Kawarau River, Shingle Beach is the most lifted and finely detailed of our single block Pinot Noirs.

Close-planted vines rooted in limestone and schist produce fruit of purity and mineral tension. Wild fermented and handled with restraint, this is an ethereal expression of Pinot Noir — red berry brightness, fine-grained tannins and a long, finely textured finish.

Finesse-driven, poised and quietly powerful" Winery