Not much to say about this one except it’s best avoided. People will probably buy it because it’s from Central Otago, under $20 and has an authentic kind of name. Authenticity – so easily manufactured. From the website: “Here at Toi Toi wines we are dedicated to supplying you with continuously superb New Zealand wines.” Ha, funny.
Fair bit of alcohol here for little flavour. Thin, hollow and with a structure that is totally out of whack with its minimal fruit presence. Tannins that rough you up and suck the saliva from your mouth. Pass. 82
Region: Central Otago
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $18
Tasted: September 2013
A big difference between your review & the one in The Age Epicure this week.
I’m more inclined to trust your review than the other – I’m glad I didn’t buy a bottle to try!
I’m not particularly a fan of Central Otago pinot – I find there are too many big, dark monsters, even amongst highly reputed names.
Give me fragrance & finesse every time – if I wanted a big dark monster, I’d drink Rutherglen durif!
This “wine” sounds like a lowest common denominator alcoholic concoction, much like the vast bulk of execrable NZ sauvignon blanc.
There are a few Central Otago Pinots that work for me but generally I’m in your camp. Just checked the Age Epicure review from Ralph Kyte-Powell. I don’t think the wine deserves that score or those words. It’s a poor wine regardless of region.