Puriri Hills reserve, Vintage 2008
THE REVIEWS
5 stars “At the peak of its powers, this beautifully perfumed, savoury, nutty red is weighty (14.1% alc/vol), concentrated and complex, with an enduring finish. Grab it while you can.” SEEING RED – Michael Cooper LISTENER February 4 2017
5 stars “Intense and still locked in but with great potential. Ripe berry with spice and savory characters. Firm, fine tannins restraining flavour but it’s still possible to see impressive laying and the lengthy finish is easy to appreciate.” Bob Campbell MW
93 Points “Aromas of blackberry and oyster shell with tar and asphalt. Floral. Full body. Lots of texture and softness with finesse and length. Youthful and bright. Impressive. Drink now.” James Suckling July 2021
17/20 “Distinctively fruit intense, mature and sweet in the nose, nevertheless lucid and fresh, with peppery notes, ripe cherries, roast-juice, Cassis. Tender on the palate, supple, distinctively full-bodied and powerfull, but with velvety texture, terrific freshness and liquorish spice (seasoning). Appears easier and smoother, through it’s generous fruity dominance (black cherries, mulberries, Cassis), also less distinguished and with less finesse than the Pope, is more clearly defined in the tannins. Peppery seasoning, Liquorice and clove aromas, dark berries, fine slightly dry tannin, fresh from the backdrop here also, despite it’s intensity, no fat. Distinct Cassis character. Round. Intense reverberation. Very fruit dominant.” Weinwasser Magazine, 25 June 2012 – Translation of article by Stephan Reinhardt
THE WINE
51% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 13% Carmenère, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon,7% Malbec
14.1% Alcohol
Less than 5200 bottles produced
LIBRARY WINE - very limited quantities available