Wairarapa · New Zealand
Wine Advocate 88/100 · Falstaff 88/100 · Wine Spectator 87/100 + 2 more
Murdoch James produces wines from Wairarapa, New Zealand's North Island region, where cool-climate conditions favour elegant Pinot Noir and crisp white varieties. The winery's portfolio centres on Pinot Noir—the Waiata and High Block bottlings both demonstrate the region's capacity for structured, nuanced expression of the variety. A Pinot Gris, Blue Rock, rounds out the range with the brightness characteristic of the grape in cooler terroirs. Wines from Murdoch James have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff, and Decanter.
Address 284 Dry River Rd, 5741, Martinborough, New Zealand
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Critics Wine Advocate 88/100 · Falstaff 88/100 · Wine Spectator 87/100 · Wine Enthusiast 87/100 · Decanter 87/100 Are you the owner? Claim this profile →
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High Block Pinot Noir
WINE ADVOCATE 91 · WINE SPECTATOR 89
2014, 2013, 2011
Blue Rock Pinot Gris
WINE ADVOCATE 90
2008, 2007
Waiata Pinot Noir
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How is Murdoch James rated by critics? Murdoch James scores 90 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Wine Advocate (88), Falstaff (88), Wine Spectator (87), and Wine Enthusiast (87).
What wines is Murdoch James known for? Its most critically rated wines are High Block Pinot Noir, Blue Rock Pinot Gris, and Waiata Pinot Noir, among 12 rated wines tracked on Femente.
Where is Murdoch James located? Murdoch James is in Wairarapa, New Zealand (284 Dry River Rd, 5741, Martinborough, New Zealand). Visit Murdoch James
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Murdoch James Murdoch James produces wines from Wairarapa, New Zealand's North Island region, where cool-climate conditions favour elegant Pinot Noir and crisp white varieties. The winery's portfolio centres on Pinot Noir—the Waiata and High Block bottlings both demonstrate the region's capacity for structured, nuanced expression of the variety. A Pinot Gris, Blue Rock, rounds out the range with the brightness characteristic of the grape in cooler terroirs. Wines from Murdoch James have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff, and Decanter.
Critics Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff, Decanter
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