Allan Scott Family Winemakers - Tasting Log January 2021
Allan Scott Kekerengu Sauvignon Blanc 2020 - Intense aromatics with an immediate mix of fruit and lees autolysis - texture on nose and palate. White fleshed fruits and citrus then fresh sage and angelica herb aromas. Crisp, refreshing and dry, layers of textures and fruits of the orchard finishing with citrus. High acidity, balanced, fresh and immediately enjoyable. Drink now and through 2024.
93 points - Excellent
Allan Scott Hazy Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2020 - no MLF - Aromas and flavours of mineral and white smoke soil notes then a mix of apple and citrus, some peach and exotic fruit moments. Satin cream texture then contrasting acidity and fruit core. Balanced, well made and ready - a lovely wine. Drink now and through 2023+.
92 Points - Premium
Scott Base Reserve Chardonnay 2018 - Central Otago - No mistaking the voice of oak with a bouquet of baking spices, toasty richness leading to aromas of roasted nectarines and apricots then brazil nut. Bold, rich, oaky and toasty. Flavours reflect the nose then a big nutty and toasty burst of barrel - almost bourbon edge. No mistaking the style, power and intensity. Well made and ready. Drink now and through 2023.
91 Points - Premium
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc 2020 - This is the wine that was in the Wine Spectator top 100 list sitting at position #23 - congratulations - Wine Spectator: Fresh and crunchy sweet herbed bouquet, with flavours of fresh tropical and citrus fruits, lovely acidity and a core of juicy salivating Marlborough freshness. Balanced and well made, lengthy finish. Very Nice! Drink now and through 2022.
92 Points - Premium
Allan Scott Riesling 2020 - Aromas and flavours of pears and apples, fine lees autolysis and mineral stony layers. Fresh, crisp, dry and fruity with apricot stone, pear and apple. Nice top acid line, satin texture and lengthy finish. Well made and ready. Drink now and through 2026+.
92 Points - Premium
Scott Base Sauvignon Blanc 2019 - Central Otago - No mistaking the mix of mineral and greywacke stone aromas with a pure fruited SB bouquet - lemon and sage, lite sweet thyme and raw white pineapple. Silky textures with high acidity and flavours that reflect the nose. Well made, lengthy and pure. Drink now and through 2024.
94 Points - Excellent
Allan Scott Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2019 = Nelson - Lovely bouquet, floral and fine, fresh and alluring scents of flowers and lemon, mineral and red apple. Crisp, tense, fruity and dry. Flavours of lemon and pith, grapefruit and mineral. Long finish with a mineral and herb core then fruit. Salivating a lightly salty. Lovely. Drink now and through 2022.
95 Points - Outstanding
Allan Scott Pinot Noir 2018 - Ripe and fruity. Aromas and flavours of fresh red cherries and plums, some softer baking spices and mild toasty wood. Fine tannins and med+ acidity. Fresh, crisp, balanced and well made. Drink now and through 2023.
88 Points - Recommended
Allan Scott Eli Collection Pinot Noir 2016 - From Puncheons with the 2 best barrels selected. Eli was Josh and Sara’s - GGG Grandfather - arriving into Littleton, NZ in 1840. Aromas and flavours of complexity, a varietal core and oak - vanilla and baking spices, warm toasty wood moments, Firm tannins and medium+ acidity, plenty of bite from the oak, but equally fruity contrasting, still primary and dry. Well made, ready and fresh. Drink now and through 2026 - if you still have any.
95 Points - Outstanding