Purely Domestic Wine Report
2016 YATES CONWILL CHARDONNAY
98 points
98 points
The nose is a pure pineapple and fresh lemon with notes of apple and grains. The palate entry is crisp and nuanced white berry, currant, pineapple, mineral and peach.
Drink 2018 – 2028.
2016 PINOT NOIR, YATES CONWILL VINEYARD OWN ROOTS
98 points
98 points
From an own rooted block, the nose is a juicy cherry, lilac and plum with excellent focus and notes of herb. The palate is pure blackberry and currant with exceptional concentration and balance.
Drink 2018 – 2028.

2016 PINOT NOIR WIND HILL
97 points
97 points
The nose is an exquisite lean and fresh red berry and herb with dried blueberry, pencil lead and cedar. The palate is a brilliant red fruit with a crisp core of blueberry and spiced plum. Beautiful purity throughout.
Drink 2018 – 2028.
2016 PINOT NOIR YATES CONWILL VINEYARD FIELD BLEND
95 points
95 points
The nose is cranberry, spicy tobacco, cherry and woodruff. The palate entry is all about pristine purity and texture. Excellent mouthfeel with blue plum, and blackberry in the core finishing with a long, integrated silky black plum. Drink 2018 – 2028.
Drink 2018 – 2028.
2016 PINOT NOIR, CUVÉE E
93 points
93 points
The nose is a pure red berry, violet and cherry with hints of tobacco. The palate is a pure bright and juicy black fruit with some tea–like dryness on the finish.