Toronto Life : by David Lawrason  May 2010

93 points

This fine effort tilts to a traditional style, with all kinds of complexity: cran-raspberry, dried earth, forest notes, light oak toast, even a touch of leather. It's light to mid-weight, very sleek, with a sour edge and fine tannin. Powers straight through to outstanding length, with a touch of heat on the finish. Best now to 2015. Decant it for an hour or two.

International Wine and Spirits Competition 2009, London :

Silver

Winestate Magazine : by Michael Cooper  May/June 2009

Floral, supple, ruby-hued red with moderately rich cherry, plum and spice flavours, savoury notes adding complexity and good harmony. Enjoyable now.

WINE SPECTATOR : by Harvey Steiman  April 30, 2009

89 points

Staete Landt 2007 Estate Grown Marlborough Pinot Noir

Rich in texture, with density but not extra weight to the spicy, toasty blackberry and caramel flavors, lingering on the well-knit finish.