Valli
About Valli
Founded in 1998, Valli is the brain child of Grant Taylor, one of the pioneers that helped establish Central Otago as the respected wine region it is today.Ahead of his time in numerous different aspects, Taylor’s unrelenting focus on specific terroir was something new to Central Otago. Such a young region at the time, its fledgling winemakers were only beginning to learn their craft when Valli was mastering the subregional nuances from across the different vineyards and valleys on the South Island.
Described by Bob Campbell MW as one of New Zealand’s "most promising young winemakers", in 2015 former software saleswoman turned winemaker Jen Parr joined Valli. Oregon native Parr has rocketed the wines from this already excellent estate into the stratosphere, forming one of New Zealand’s great wine partnerships alongside founder Grant Taylor. This culminated in her winning Gourmet Wine Traveller's 'Winemaker of the Year' in 2020.
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(12x75cl) 2022The Real Review (97)
Typical juicy Bannockburn style with an extraordinary lengthy finish that elevates the wine above its peers. A hint of floral aromas with cassis, dark-fleshed plum, blackberry and a subtle seasoning of spicy oak. Delicious wine that can be appreciated now.HK$4,345.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022The Real Review (95)
Taut, elegant pinot noir with a mix of dark cherry, floral/rose petal/violet, savoury/baked earth and spicy oak flavours. From a top Gibbston vineyard. A wine with energy and age-ability.HK$4,345.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Raymond Chan (20)
Moderately deep ruby-red with a garnet reflection, slightly lighter on the rim. The nose is enticing and complex, enveloping fresh and dried floral from afar. In the glass, hibiscus, rose and herbs interweaved with Bing cherry, plum, strawberry, shiitake, sous bois and spice. Medium-bodied, expressive and concentrated palate layered Bing cherry, plum and strawberry, unveiling hibiscus, rose petal, wild thyme, sous bois, shiitake, cedar and black pepper. Velvety tannin lightly coated with palate with texture, penetrating undergrowth, liquorice and savoury elements. Seamless, lacy acidity carries spice to linearity. This Pinot Noir is immensely pleasurable, with a complex, concentrated core, fine tannin structure and seamless integration, showing excellent cellaring potential. Match with game and truffle over the next 12+ years. Fruit from Grant's Road, 100% destemmed fruit, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 29% new. 592 dozen produced. 20/20 pts (100 pts) Dec 2022 RRP $85HK$2,095.00 -
Decanter (95)
Perfumed and pure-fruited with cassis, red liquorice, strawberry jam, red cherry, vanilla and rose petals – think summer pudding. Juicy and upfront with a delicate structure, fine tannins and a bright core of succulent, concentrated fruit with a savoury bass line. Youthful and energetic. Hard to go past the immediate charm, but balance, fine tannins and crunchy acidity suggest it’ll age well.HK$2,470.00
