December 2020: Bob Campbell MW reviews Coxs Vineyard Pinot Noir

https://www.therealreview.com/2020/12/01/silky-pinots-from-coxs-vineyard/

In 2013 his son Simon and Simon’s wife, Leah, took over the vineyard and in 2016 launched their own label, Coxs’ Vineyard.

A vineyard signature was clearly evident when I tasted the first three vintages. They are seductively silken and surprisingly complex wines that exhibit power with commendable finesse.

The Coxs’ Vineyard Gibbston Pinot Noir 2016 is the first vintage from Coxs’ Vineyard. Tasted with the 2017 and 2018 vintages a clear vineyard signature was evident. It’s a soft, supple, charming pinot noir with cherry, berry and plum fruit interwoven with dried herbs and spices. A delicious wine. (NZD $90)

Coxs’ Vineyard Gibbston Pinot Noir 2017 is a soft, supple, medium-bodied pinot noir with sweet herbs, plum, cherry, berry and spicy oak flavours supported by a backbone of fine, ripe tannins. It should continue to improve with bottle age. Seductively smooth-textured. (NZD $70)

Finally, the Coxs’ Vineyard Gibbston Pinot Noir 2018 is a mellow, complex pinot noir with dark cherry, brambles, dried herbs and mixed spice flavours. An elegant wine with an appealing core of sweet fruit that makes it deliciously accessible right now. Power delivered with great subtlety. (NZD $60)

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