Pinot Noir 2022

The Matahiwi vineyard is situated on an alluvial boulder ridge in the Masterton district of Wairarapa. With warm free draining soils and the cool dry local climate, this is an ideal place to grow Pinot Noir.

This classic Wairarapa Pinot Noir combines elevated aromas of ripe cherry and plum fruit characters are complemented on the nose by spicy, toasty oak. The flavour is all about fruit freshness, with a mouth-filling, supple finish. Enjoy with your favourite lamb dish or a full-flavoured Beef Bourguignon.

Vineyard

This Pinot Noir is sourced from vineyards in the northern Wairarapa and is comprised of several different clones of the Pinot Noir grape. Care is taken in the vineyard to ensure the crops are not high and that the fruit is well exposed so that it can ripen properly.

Winemaking

Each batch is kept separate until blending to ensure we can create the best quality and most consistent product.

Winemaker: Miles Dineen

Reviews:                                                                                                             

2023
Awarded Double Gold by CWSA

2022
Awarded 93 points by Wine Orbit

2021
Awarded 93 points by Wine Orbit

2020
Awarded Double Gold New Zealand International Wine Show
Awarded 93 points by Wine Orbit
Awarded 92 points by Wine Rater
Awarded Silver by CWSA
Awarded 90pts Bob Campbell

2019
Awarded Gold by the New World Wine Awards
Awarded 93 points by Wine Orbit
Awarded 92 points by Cameron Douglas MS

2018
Awarded Gold by ICCWS
Awarded 4.5 stars by Wine Orbit

2015
Awarded Double Gold and the NZ Wine of the Show Trophy for CWSA Best Value