I believe that there is no place called Gibbston Valley but there is a place called Gibbston! But this is a real Pinot Noir of quality. The colour is moderate to dark red on the David Pinot scale of colour. The nose has the ripe red and dark cherry aspect with a hint of dried herb. The palate is very long and quite moreish as Oliver would say. The flavours show superb integration of fruit and oak, almost seamless in fact. The fruit begins with the red cherry and moves along through dark cherry and finishes with a hint of blueberry and cinnamon. Long and lovely. The wine is still available at cellar door at the price listed below.

Rated : 95 Points
Tasted : Jun08
Alcohol : 13.5%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2012