Pinot Noir from New Zealand - Wairarapa & Wellington
Review Date : 13-Mar-2026
Medium ruby-red, even colour throughout. This has an alluring, fragrant bouquet, with aromas of Bing cherry, blueberry, rosehip, game, herb and spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of Bing cherry, blueberry and rosehip, intermixed with black pepper, nutmeg, game, liquorice and dried thyme. Herbaceous nuances emerge, along with spices layering the red and black fruit. Silky tannin provides a framework and delineation that extends a herbaceous, earthy finish. This is an enticing Pinot Noir, with an amalgamation of herbs and floral nuances framed by silky tannins. Match with lamb rack and duck breast over the next 10 years. 100% destemmed fruit, fermented in open-top fermenters with indigenous yeasts, 28 days on skins. Aged in French oak for 20 months, 38% new oak and the majority of 500L puncheons. Bottled without fining or filtration. 14% alc. 19+/20 pts (96 pts) Mar 2026 RRP $85
