Pinot Noir Cellar Selection

Hawke's Bay on New Zealand's North Island is one of the most reliable addresses for Pinot Noir outside of Burgundy – and this Cellar Selection shows why: warm days, cool nights, and well-drained gravel soils bring ripeness and freshness into one and the same glass.

On the nose, the wine opens with ripe sour cherries and blackberry, plus a hint of cinnamon, sandalwood, and dried rose petals. On the palate, it shows a medium body with soft, well-integrated tannins – no scratching, no sharpness. The acidity is lively but never intrusive, and keeps the wine in balance throughout the sip. The finish is juicy, slightly spicy, with an aftertaste of dark cherry and mild tobacco.

Hawke's Bay benefits from one of New Zealand's driest climates, which allows for fruit with concentrated fruit and healthy skins – crucial for the soft tannin profile that characterizes Pinot Noir from this region. The term "Cellar Selection" stands for carefully selected batches that are specifically vinified for a little more depth and storage capacity.

Serving recommendation: Ready to drink now. Served at 16–17 °C, it pairs well with duck breast with cherry sauce, grilled salmon with herb butter, mushroom risotto, or an aged goat cheese.