Pinot Noir

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 raspberry, blackberry, plum and with a touch of earthiness. The palate is rich with beautiful cherry fruit, chocolate, spice, and delicate tannins.

Vineyard

The vineyard is planted in a range of Pinot Noir Clones that give character and complexity to our wines. Naturally Low yields and meticulous viticulture ensure clean ripe fruit is selected for this wine.

Winemaking

The Fruit was harvested by clonal selection and fermented in small open top fermenters. A combination of Plunge and pump over techniques ensured optimum flavour extraction. After ferment the wines were aged in French barrels for 10 months, before blending and bottling.

Winemaker: Miles Dineen

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Wine Orbit review – 93pt

It’s splendidly ripe and elegantly complex, showing dark berry, thyme, dried mushroom and toasted nut aromas, leading to a silky-smooth palate that’s succulent and fleshy. Wonderfully rounded and flavoursome with a lingering velvety finish. At its best: now to 2027. Sept 2023.

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