93 Point Rated  - James Suckling

"Quite an intense, rich, red and dark-cherry and red-plum nose. There are some sappy and spicy elements on offer, too. The palate has such smooth, fleshy and fluid texture with bright red cherries sitting up on the finish."

92 Point Rated - Qwinereviews.com

"The Central Otago 2018 vintage was the hottest summer in 50 years bringing harvest three weeks early.Compared to the Roaring Meg, there's a bit more clout to this. Some density comes via red cherries and some plum fruit with youthful tannins. The soft baking type spices which curl around the mouth are what I am warming to here. Enjoy with rich or savoury food."

90 Point Rated - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate 

"The 2018 Bannockburn Pinot Noir features subdued, brooding aromas of cherries, cedar and sous-bois, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate framed by some chunky tannins. It's robust without being unapproachable, turning silky on the lingering finish. It should drink well now (with a little aeration) and for at least the next 6-7 years."

Christina Pickard Wine Enthusiast Magazine 

"Like the Roaring Meg, this is quite reductive on the nose at first, although it does open up much more quickly with air, and then offers appealing orchard fruit, woodsy spice and light vanilla and chocolate oak notes. In the mouth, chalky tannins cinch the silky fruit and spice."