The vineyard benefits from a unique mesoclimate in the Waipara Valley, with 30-year-old vines on the "Glasnevin Gravels" producing low yields of high-quality grapes.

A selection from the best barrels of ungrafted, small-berry Pinot Noir is aged in selected artisanal oak barriques. Careful blending and traditional Burgundian methods create this exceptional wine.

Tasting Note: Upon release it has a deep ruby hue. The nose is a sultry amalgam of spiced plum, red currant and dark cherry, leading to a savoury underlay of earth, leather, cinnamon, mushroom and crushed thyme. Fine grained tannins and a concentrated core of ripe fruit thrill the palate, presenting a luxurious mouthfeel. Well integrated acidity adds perfect balance and poise, setting the platform for a long and harmonious close. This is a wine with real power and drive, yet delivered with precision and finesse. While ready to drink on release it can be expected to cellar well and evolve gracefully for many years.

Origin: Waipara Valley, New Zealand

Blend: Pinot Noir