2022 Rock Ferry 'The Corners Vineyard' Nebbiolo

95/100 – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93/100 – Cameron Douglas MS
5 stars – Michael Cooper

“Gorgeously aromatic and inviting, the bouquet shows Black Doris plum, violet, cured meat and warm spice aromas, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate delivering terrific fruit power backed by layers of grainy tannins, finishing impressively long and sturdy. A magnificent expression of the variety. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2031.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“This very famous northern Italian variety is beginning to see more plantings in Aotearoa New Zealand. This example showcases the perfumes and fruit core scent that define the variety with cherry and strawberry laced with clay minerals and salty chalk, some mushroom and ethereal floral layers. Complex, firm and dry, bold tannins and acid structure, ripe fruits and complexity that will develop overtime. A wine that should be explored beginning 2025 through 2035. I am excited to see this variety get established in New Zealand.” – Cameron Douglas MS

“A rare but convincing example of New Zealand Nebbiolo, the 2021 vintage was estate-grown at Rapaura, in the Wairau Valley, and matured for 14 months in seasoned oak casks. Full-coloured, it is fragrant and sweet-fruited, with deep, vibrant, plum and spice flavours, nutty oak adding complexity, and good tannin backbone. A graceful, energetic red with obvious potential, it’s already delicious, but well worth cellaring to 2026+. Certified organic.” – Michael Cooper