Excellent - Mark Henderson, Otago Daily Times
Top 50 Wines of 2023 - Metro Magazine
94 Points - Cameron Douglas, Wairarapa Tasting Report 2023
Gold - New Zealand International Wine Show 2023

Te Kairanga John Martin Pinot Noir is named after the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin and is crafted from the best vineyard parcels from his original landholdings and some of the oldest vines in the region. 

Winery description
"Grapes for this wine are selected from our Home and McLeod Vineyards on the Martinborough Terrace, one of New Zealand’s most coveted winegrowing sub-regions. Once a riverbed, it features deep ancient alluvial gravel soils. Our vineyards are sustainably farmed. Under the direction of Chief Winemaker, John Kavanagh, our winemaking philosophy places a premium on the character of each vineyard. Crafted from our best vineyard parcels, the fruit for John Martin Pinot Noir is derived from nine clones, including the famed Abel clone. It is hand-picked block by block, hand sorted and destemmed, with 6.5% whole bunches bringing intrigue and savoury notes. Fermented with wild yeast and hand plunged, the wine is aged for 10 months in the finest French oak barrels and blended. Unfined and unfiltered, our gentle winemaking ensures this wine captures the inimitable personality of the terrior and Te Kairanga.

A deep, ripe bouquet of spiced black berry and cherry with an exotic tea leaf perfume. The palate is elegant and seamless with a beautiful concentration and very fine tannins. Extremely enjoyable now with a cellaring potential of 10 years. Best paired with spiced barbequed venison"

(EUR00059)

 

Country:

New Zealand

Region:

Martinborough

Variety:

Pinot Noir

Style:

Light, elegant reds

Winemaker:

John kavanagh

Closure:

Screwcap

ABV:

13%

Bottle size:

750ml

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Tannin:

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Food Match:

Venison Stew

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