Johner Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2016, Gladstone, Wairarapa

Attractive and alluring bouquet with aromas of vanilla and clove dusted red berry fruits, a silty soil core, some toasty barrel scents and rose. On the palate - firm, youthful, tense, poised, fruity and dry. I really like the texture of this wine with chalky tannins and medium+ (ish) acidity, flavours reflect the nose. There’s also a lovely harmonious feel throughout the palate from texture to fruit to oak. Balanced and well made, fine and savoury, loaded with pinosity. Best drinking from today and through 2023.

94 Points