Valli Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023: Velvety Depth and Poise

Kwame Mensah — Perfect dinner party wine

8/10

Brought this to a dinner party and everyone commented on it. It's got this lovely herby, spicy thing going on alongside the fruit that makes it really interesting to drink. The finish goes on forever too. Felt like a proper grown-up wine choice.

Daisy Miller — Blown away honestly

9/10

I don't usually spend this much on wine but I saw it on a menu and ordered a glass first. So glad I did because I ended up tracking down a bottle. The blackberry and vanilla notes are beautiful and it's only 13% so you don't get that heavy boozy feeling. One of the best Pinots I've had this year.

Grace Kim — Good but pricey

7/10

Decent Pinot Noir, nice depth to it with the dark fruit and spice. But honestly at nearly £53 I expected to be a bit more blown away. I've had Central Otago Pinots at £35 that gave me just as much enjoyment. Would probably buy it on offer though.