The 2009 Marlborough Pinot Noir is very tight on the nose, as if a corset has been placed around the aromatics, though I was able to eke raspberry leaf and mulberry notes with time. It has a leafy palate with a racy thread of acidity though it lacks a little harmony towards the finish. Drink now-2013. Tony Bish continues to produce some outstanding examples of Hawkes Bay wine and their Helmsman stood shoulder to shoulder with an array of top Bordeaux 2005s at a blind tasting in 2009. Their entry-level Gunn Estate wine form a superb introduction to the delights of the region’s wines, in particular their Skeetfield Chardonnay.Importer: Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines, Napa, CA; www.diageo.com