Tom Casagrande

9.0

Night 2 notes. The oaky notes from being first opened on night one are gone. It’s a little softer, higher in acid, and less intense than other vintages I’ve had. Nose has bright, ripe red berries, some brambly notes, and irony earth. On the palate there’s nice intensity on entry, but it flattens out a bit in the finish. I’d say this is for earlier drinking than the typical Storybooks I’m used to. — 10 days ago

Iwan

9.0

Guava, passion fruit. Fresh and delicious in the sun! — 5 years ago

Samantha Bevis

9.4

with tomato based pasta — 6 years ago

Sam Scarpari

9.6

Totally love Gimblett Gravels Reds & this is one of them. Beautiful array of dark berry fruits, dark chocolate, a spec of bakery spices, a dash of savoury goodness and fresh silky tannins. — 7 years ago

Kristof Vande Velde

9.6

So bloody good. Great nose with citrus, passion fruit,... Nice full body. Buttery. 12m of wood. Long finish. — 7 years ago

Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.0

My favourite Pet Nat to date !! But what would I expect from BK Wines ... nose could almost be Apple strudel with custard ... crunch apple . Quite big bubbles , but long and very good — 8 years ago

K Brooks

9.1

Still quite nice with roasted chicken breast. — 3 days ago

Ellen Clifford

9.0

From Hawke’s Bay! A gem of a north island region I taste so many winners from. The nose is reductive struck match with sea spray and lemon rind. The palate is enviably smooth and crisp as I wish my sheets to be. Oak lily’s with vanilla bean joining tart lemon curd and honeydew. The right balance between luxury china and clean white plates why am I referencing so many housewares in this review — 2 months ago

Austin Blackwell

8.9

Lighter bodied than even some of their Pinots but has decent balance. — 6 years ago

with Angelina

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

#pinotgris from #nzwine #martinborough okay overpriced but still lovely and textural. Lots of ripe Granny Smith and green water pears in the nose and palate. Also a bit flinty (screwcap) lemon rind, honey, ripe pineapple...my God as I’m writing this tasting note I’m liking it more and more. Has some Rieslingesque qualities and just a pinch of sweet ripe fruit on the finish — 7 years ago

Robert Smith

9.7

Best Shiraz I've had yet from Austalia. Fantastic. — 7 years ago

Shala W Summey Iii

9.1

This is very good bargain in the $25 range. This and the J Lohr Hilltop are favorites in this price range. — 7 years ago

Lori Thorn

9.7

With Toni McClay — 8 years ago

David Dorn

9.0

Really nice wine- floral and nice structured acidity. Drinks well! — a month ago

John Pavlovich

9.6

Opened for my 80th birthday. Wow, at its peak, deep cherry colour, fresh, vibrant, complex with amazing depth and flavours, a long aftertaste. So tasty. — 8 months ago

Justin Hansohn

9.1

The first bottle right after receiving this lot felt a little overblown and pruny. So glad I waited a while before opening a second one. This is now well put together and putting across the notes I expect out of old vine field blend California coast; chocolate, coffee, cool climate lift right on top of intensity. — 6 years ago

One More Round HK

9.0

Light almost effervescent when poured — 6 years ago

Ryan Guy

8.9

Sweet red raspberry with a sappy herbaceousness. Bright and tangy on the palate, with flavors of orange zest, mulled cranberries, and slate. Clean finish with appreciable length. — 7 years ago

George Doolan

9.1

A bit boozy but good clarity and detail. — 7 years ago

Flora Bokma

8.9

Medium body. Medium tannins. Smooth easy-drinking, food-friendly. Smells like dark cherries and orange peelings. Hints of spice and smoke. — 8 years ago