Country: New Zealand / Central Otago
Variety: Pinot Noir
Winery: Valli / Bannockburn Vineyard
My favorite of Grant Taylor’s 2008s, the Bannockburn bottling displays elegant lacings of vanilla and cinnamon over black cherries, then adds subtle meaty and herbal nuances. It’s medium bodied and supple in texture, with a long, silky finish. Drink now–2015.