08-Oct-2012
Karl Johner is one of the cornerstones of the Gladstone region in the Wairarapa, establishing his vineyard at the end of Dakins Road in 2001. He and his son Patrick, though dividing their time between this operation and their wine estate in the Kaiserstuhl district in Germany, are staunch supporters of Gladstone and have contributed much towards the region's growing success. They continue to steadily grow their style and quality of their wines. I review a selection of the 2012 releases along with two 2010 Pinot Noirs. www.johner-estate.com