The 2008 Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir is outstanding. A deep, more introspective nose, gradually unfurling to reveal baked cherry, plum and boysenberry notes?Musigny to the Sluicings Bonnes-Mares. The palate is beautifully balanced with great weight – filigree tannins, brilliant harmony on the finish. This is so feminine and wily – a Pinot from the top of the drawer. Sublime. Craggy Range continue to press forward with their ambitious plans and are rapidly becoming one of the most familiar New Zealand producers both at an entry-level, having successfully penetrated the competitive supermarket shelves in the UK, but also winning plaudits for their array of flagship bottlings such as Le Sol, Sophia and The Quarry. I concentrated on new releases but re-tasted some of the Pinot Noirs that I felt have improved significantly. Importer: Kobrand Corporation, Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7700