Critics Ratings

‘The 2007 Pintia has a deep garnet core. The bouquet is powerful, almost as intense as the 2004, but it exhibits greater delineation and perhaps even more complexity. There are gorgeous notes of dark cherries, cassis and touches of dried violets. The palate is medium-bodied with a rounded mouthfeel – a smooth, suave Pintia with layers of red fruit laced with dried herbs, cedar and a hint of Moroccan spice. The tannins are soft but define the 2007 at the moment. There remains some oak to be subsumed towards the finish, which exerts a firm grip. This deserves two or three years longer in bottle – this is a little harlot of a wine!’ - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (Apr 2013)

‘Inky ruby. Powerfully scented and ripe, displaying cassis, cherry compote and singed plum aromas, with notes of mocha and vanilla coming up with air. Broad and smoky in the mouth, with sweet dark fruit and spice flavors and a licorice pastille quality. Finishes smooth and punchy, with the ripe dark fruit note repeating. No way that I’d have guessed this wine was from a difficult vintage.’ - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 92/100 (Seo 2011)

Provenance

Private Client