The 2007 Pinot Noir is sourced from Wanaka, vines planted in 1994 with 85% whole-bunch pressing. I like the nose, those stems reminding me of an Armand Rousseau, which cannot be bad. Dark fruits, a touch of undergrowth, introspective but well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, grainy tannins, a nice sense of tension. Raspberry leaf, a slight chalkiness on the finish. This is a complex wine that bodes well for future vintages. Drink now-2015. Importer: The Country Vintner, Ashland, VA; tel. (804) 752-3670; fax (804) 752-3685

5 Made from fruit sourced from the Wanaka subregion, this is a complex yet refreshing Pinot Noir, filled with scents and flavors of cherries, beet greens, herbal notes and button mushrooms. It’s mouthfilling yet supple, with notable vivacity. Drink now–2015. ——J.C.(4/1/2011)—— 90