Pinot Noir

NEW RELEASE, June 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
5 Stars, Winestate Magazine, June 2019
94 Points, 4.5 Stars, Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review. June 2019

A bright garnet colour with aromas of sweet cherry, raspberry, cedar, wild thyme, and mushroom. Powerful yet elegant, this Pinot Noir has red and black berry, wild herb and distinctive earthy flavours complementing a richly textured palate. Silky and seamless with vibrant fruit, enticing layers, and a serious structure with so much finesse. Harmonious and rich, this Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully as a young wine and should continue to show its beauty for 10-12 years.

Awards and reviews
Platinum BEST IN SHOW, 97 points, Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2018
Gold, 95 points - Decanter World Wine Awards 2019, UK
Gold - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2019
Gold - Sydney International Wine Competition, Nov 2018
Winning Spot - The Wine Merchant Top 100 Wines 2019, UK
Silver - International Wine and Spirit Competition, UK, 2018
Silver - International Wine Challenge, London UK, 2019
5 Stars, Winestate’s May June 2019 
5 Stars, 18.5-/20 - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Nov 2018
5 Stars, 95 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2018
4.5 Stars, 94 points - Bob Campbell MW, Aug 2018
4 Stars - Wine NZ Magazine March 2019
4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine April 2019

A bright garnet colour with aromas of cherry, plum, thyme, wild flowers and sage. This enticing Pinot Noir has sweet cherry, strawberry, wild thyme and mushroom complementing an incredibly textured palate that is both creamy and persistent. Along with silky fine tannins, this Pinot Noir is both harmonious and graceful on the finish with great ageing potential.

Awards and reviews
Gold - NZ International Wine Show 2017
Gold - International Wine Challenge 2018, London
Gold - Decanter Asia Wine Awards, 2017
Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2018, London
5 Stars, 94 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
4 Stars, 18+/20 points, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
4 Stars, Winestate recent releases May/June 2018
4 Stars, Winestate tasting Central Otago Sept/Oct 2018
4 Stars, WineNZ Magazine Autumn 2018
Bronze - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2018
Bronze - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2017

Deep purple with purple hues. Perfumed on the nose with dark cherry and plum aromas together with violets and savoury leather, mushroom and smoky char. Concentrated, sweet plum and black cherry flavours on the palate together with spice, leather and hints of oak char. A complex, medium bodied wine which has ample fine grained tannins together with a touch of minerality on the long finish.

Awards and reviews
Gold - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards, 2017
Gold - NZ International Wine Show 2016
Gold - International Wine Challenge 2017, London
Double Gold - Melbourne International Wine Competition
5 Stars, 95 points - Bob Campbell MW, Aug 2017
5 Stars, 94 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
5 Stars, 18.5+/20 - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Jan 2017
Top 100 New Releases & 95 points, Gourmet Traveller Wine, edition December/January 2017
Silver - Sommelier Wine Awards 2017, UK
4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine 2017

The 2010 Wild Earth Pinot Noir displays a deep strong purple hue. Aromatics of Morello cherry, cassis, leather and dry spice are more prominent with a lingering undercurrent of leather. Firm tannins build structure and carry on through to the finish. Persistence is the hallmark of the 2010 Pinot Noir, giving it lasting pleasure.

Awards and reviews
5 Stars, 93 Points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
4.5 stars by Winestate Magazine 2013
4.5 stars by Michael Cooper’s Buyers Guide 2014
90 points Decanter Magazine January 2014
90 points Wine Enthusiast Magazine October 2013
92 points Wine & Spirits Magazine January 2014

Deep red colour with purple-red hues. On the nose you get red and dark cherry, black liquorice, musky oak and a hint of mushroom. The palate is full with ripe black cherry, plum, orange peel, cassis and mushroom with mouth coating tannins and a lingering finish that won’t quit.

Awards and reviews
Gold - New Zealand International Wine Show
4.5 Stars by Winestate Magazine

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
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