Auntsfield Single Vineyard Southern Valleys Pinot Noir, 2020

Recognised as one of New Zealand's top Pinot Noir

Rich, silky and supple on the palate as only exceptional Pinot Noir can be. Powerful with lifted aromatics and a profile that leans towards dark fruits. Ripe black plums, olives and dark chocolate with notes of cigar box and liquorice on a long finish

• 91pts Falstaff (Tasted Nov '21)
• 94pts Wine Orbit (Tasted Jun '21)
• 10 Months in French oak
  

Food Pairing: Roasted pork loin, salmon teriyaki, charcuterie

Cellaring: Now to 2030

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

From an historic estate in the heart of Marlborough. Somewhat unusually for this region, here is a producer that prides itself on its Pinot above all else. As a mark of the estates heritage, the original owner, David Herd has a statue dedicated at Blenheim airport. At 65-hectares, many blocks are located on greywacke, the rock on which Marlborough’s reputation was built. Sustainably produced with a minimalistic philosophy in the vineyard. Combine that with the fact that 2020 was an exceptional year here means you don’t have to look to Burgundy for top quality Pinot.