Accreditations
Michael Cooper
5 Stars
Grown at Gibbston and matured for a year in French oak casks (30 per cent new). A very refined and graceful red, it is ruby hued, with an enticingly scented bouquet. Mouthfilling and supple, with ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours, fresh acidity and finely integrated oak, it's a very youthful, 'feminine' style of Pinot Noir, well worth cellaring to 2020+.
Bob Campbell
96 points
From grapes grown in Gibbston Valley. Pure, vibrant pinot noir with red cherry, subtle herb, raspberry, spice, anise and nutty oak flavours. It's an ethereal wine that delivers plenty of power with great subtlety. Very impressive pinot noir that's clearly been made with a light touch and a view to express a sense of place.
Robert M. Parker Jr.
93 points
93 points
An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines.
Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand
Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District
BioGro New Zealand Organic Certification
There are just 100 cases of the 2016 Signature Selection Grant Taylor Pinot Noir. Too bad, as it's an exceptional wine.
— Robert Parker
China Girl 2016. Abundant plum and cherry aromas and flavours, set in a rich, long and smoothly delivered palate
— James Suckling
There are just 100 cases of the 2016 Signature Selection Grant Taylor Pinot Noir. Too bad, as it's an exceptional wine.
— Bob Campbell