Hawkshead Reserve Pinot Noir 2022 Bannockburn, Gibbston and Lowburn
The highly refined 2022 vintage (5*) was hand-harvested at Bannockburn (50 per cent), Lowburn (43 per cent) and Gibbston (7 per cent), and matured for 10 months in French oak barriques (28 per cent new). Full, bright ruby, it is mouth-filling, sweet-fruited, savoury and supple, with impressive complexity and a finely textured, lingering finish. Best drinking 2025+. Review by Michael Cooper.
- Michael Cooper: 5 Stars
- Sam Kim: 5 stars, 96/100pts
- Candice Chow: 18.5+/20 (94 pts)
- Cameron Douglas: 94 pts, Excellent
- Bob Campbell, MW: Gold Ribbon
Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022 Lowburn, Bannockburn & Gibbston
Gorgeously complex and enticing, the bouquet shows sweet berry, dried herb, game and toasted nut aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate delivering fine texture and polished tannins.
Beautifully rounded and flowing with a lengthy sensual finish. At its best: now to 2032. June 2023. Review by Sam Kim.
- Sam Kim: 5 stars, 94/100pts
- Michael Cooper: 4.5 Stars
- Candice Chow: 18.5+/20 (93 pts)
- Cameron Douglas: 92 pt + – Premium
Hawkshead Pinot Noir Rosé 2023 Central Otago
Bright pink/pale red, the 2023 vintage (4.5*) was grown in the Cromwell Basin and at Bannockburn, and matured in seasoned French oak barriques (52 per cent) and stainless steel tanks (48 per cent). Floral and full-bodied, it has strong, vibrant cherry, plum and red berry flavours, lively acidity and a dry (2 grams/litre of residual sugar) finish. (Sales support the New Zealand Nature Fund.) Review by Michael Cooper
- Candice Chow: 19/20 pts (95 pts)
- Cameron Douglas: 92 pts – Premium
- Michael Cooper: 4.5 Stars
- Sam Kim: 5 Stars, 94 pts
Hawkshead Pinot Gris 2023 Central Otago
A classic expression of Otago Gris with flavours of white fleshed fruits, some citrus peel and spice qualities. The mineral side of the wine shows as stone and schist-like flavours, then a touch of preserved lemon and white florals. There might be a whisper of residual sweetness yet the core fruit flavours and acidity easily contrast this aspect adding texture and length on the palate. Best drinking from 2023 through 2026. Review by Cameron Douglas
- Candice Chow: 19/20 (95 pts)
- Cameron Douglas: 93 pts – Excellent
- Michael Cooper: 5 Stars
- Sam Kim: 5 Stars, 95 pts
Hawkshead Riesling 2023 Lowburn, Single Vineyard
Delicious. Aromas and flavours of white peach and lemon, there’s a yellow and white blossoms quality with a seam of stone and clay minerality. A white spice from the fruit and site along with a backbone of acidity and contrasting residual sweetness stretches the flavours and textures across the palate seamlessly. Well made in a an off-dry expression with best drinking from day of purchase through 2029. Review by Cameron Douglas
- Candice Chow: 19/20 pts (95 pts)
- Cameron Douglas: 93 pts – Excellent
- Michael Cooper: 4.5 Stars
- Sam Kim: 5 Stars, 95 pts
Hawkshead Pinot Blanc 2023 Pisa, Single Vineyard
If you like Pinot Gris then this wine should also be on your list. Aromas and flavours of white and green pear, quince and some apple spice-cider qualities. Crisp and dry with a mineral steel stone undercurrent, flavours of citrus and white fleshed stone fruit, apple and a touch of spice. Dry on the finish with best drinking from 2024 through 2027. Review by Cameron Douglas
- Cameron Douglas: 92 pts
- Candice Chow: 19/20 pts (95 pts)
- Michael Cooper: 4.5 Stars
- Sam Kim: 5 Stars, 94/100
