Pinot Noir

Bright garnet colour with intense aromas of sweet cherry, strawberry, white blossom, clove, and wild thyme. The warmer aspects of the 2018 vintage has delivered a richly textured wine with generous fruit concentration that is complemented by intricate detail and noteworthy poise. Silky fine tannins, inviting fruit aromas and serious underlying structure showcase the hallmarks of this distinctive Bannockburn site. Harmonious and inviting as a young wine, it will continue to develop and give enjoyment for 10+ years.

Awards and reviews
Blue Gold - Sydney International Wine Competition 2020
Silver, 92 points - International Wine Challenge, London, Nov 2019
Silver - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards, Feb 2020
5 Stars, 95 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2019
95 points (top 2) - WineNZ Magazine, March 2020
4.5 Stars, 93 points, Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review Oct 2019
4.5 Stars, Winestate Magazine, March 2020
4.5 Stars (top 12), Cuisine Magazine, April 2020
90 points (outstanding) - Cameron Douglas MS, Oct 2019

Deep garnet colour with intense aromas of cherry, blackberry, cedar, wild thyme, mushroom and earthy loam. The cooler 2017 vintage has delivered a wine with tremendous concentration and a remarkable core with layers of dark red fruit wild herb and distinctive earthy flavours complementing a richly textured palate. Silky fine tannins, vibrant fruit and intense aromas complement a serious structure with so much finesse. Harmonious and rich, this Pinot is drinking beautifully as a young wine and should continue to deliver enjoyment for 12+ years.

Awards and reviews
Gold, 95 points - International Wine Challenge, London, Nov 2019
Gold - New Zealand International Wine Show, Oct 2019
Gold, 95 Points - Premium NZ Wine Selection, NWWA Sept 2019
5 Stars - Winestate Magazine, June 2019
5 Stars, 95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, June 2019
4.5 Stars, 94 points - Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review. June 2019
93 points (outstanding) - Cameron Douglas MS, Oct 2019
Silver - IWSC, UK, Sept 2019
Silver - New Zealand Wine of the Year Awards, Oct 2019

Deep ruby in colour with aromas of roses, briar and a hint of vanilla. Fine tannins and good weight, underpinning dark cherry, blackberry, spice and briar notes with a hint of oak. Well balanced, good length and a persistent finish.

Awards and reviews
Gold - Air New Zealand Wine Awards
5 stars - Decanter Magazine (UK)

We've selected two very special Pinot Noir clones (5 and 115) from the Bannockburn vineyard. These vines have such an individuality to them, we decided to present you with our first 'Special Edition' Pinot Noir. 

Vibrant purple with pink hues. Perfumed on the nose with red and black cherry fruit, violets, spice and dried herbs with a touch of vanilla and smoke. Lush, supple red fruit on the palate with leather, tobacco and hints of chocolate. This wine has ample silky, fine grained tannins, a fresh and vibrant acidity and a long mineral finish. Truly something special

Awards and reviews
Trophy - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards, 2017
Trophy, 5 Stars - NZ Wine Magazine April 2017
Double Gold - Melbourne International Wine Competition
Gold - Decanter World Wine Awards 2017, UK
Silver - International Wine Challenge 2017/2018, London
Silver - New Zealand International Wine Show 2017
5 Stars, 95 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
5 Stars, 19/20 - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Jan 2017
95 points (Classic) - Cameron Douglas MS, Oct 2019
4.5 Stars, 94 points - Bob Campbell MW, August 2017
4.5 Stars - Winestate Magazine May / June 2017

The wine has a nice purple colour with purple hues. Perfumed dark cherry and plum fruit on the nose with spice, leather and chocolate, together with a hint of char. Rich and concentrated flavours of dark fruit with hints of spice, leather and coffee along with some toasty oak on the palate. A complex, structural wine with ample fine grained tannins and a long, lingering finish

Awards and reviews
5 Stars, 96 points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
5 Stars, 19.0-/20 - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Jan 2017
4.5 Stars, 93 points - Bob Campbell MW, August 2017
Silver - International Wine Challenge 2017, London
Silver - New Zealand International Wine Show, 2017
Bronze - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2017
4 Stars - Winestate Magazine May / June 2017
4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine 2017

Deep purple with purple hues.  Perfumed dark cherry and plum fruit on the nose with mushroom, spice and leather.  Rich and concentrated flavours of dark fruit with hints of spice, leather and savoury mushroom show on the palate.  A complex, full bodied wine with ample fine grained tannins and a long, lingering finish.

Awards and reviews
TROPHY - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2019
95 points, 5 stars, Gold, Bob Campbell MW
97 points, 5 stars, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93 points (outstanding) - Cameron Douglas MS, Oct 2019

"The aroma is of blackberry jam, briar, forest floor notes and an earthy background. The palate is dense and tight with fine tannin from mid palate through to a long and persistent finish. The overall impression is of finesse, a seamless flow from start to finish and a strong suggestion of hidden talents that will show in time.” - Steve Davies, Winemaker