Te Kairanga Estate Martinborough Pinot Noir 2024

Description

Cherry, Oak, Spice

"Sweetly ripe and inviting, the wine shows dark cherry, strawberry, thyme, almond, and floral nuances on the nose. The palate displays juicy fruit intensity with a fleshy texture and polished tannins, finishing long and smooth. Beautifully rounded and harmonious with elegant complexity. At its best: now to 2030" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, April 2025

Dark red cherry in hue, this wine opens with bold aromas of ripe fruit, intertwined with spicy and savory undertones. The palate is rich and textural, showcasing layers of deep, dark fruits complemented by exotic spice. A harmonious balance of intensity and complexity.

Established in 1984, Te Kairanga is an important part of the Martinborough wine story. Our home vineyards are planted on land that was originally owned by the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin. While our land is steeped in history, our winemaking is very much focused on the future.

Grapes for this wine are selected from 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. Grapes are also selected from our Rua Vineyard, at a slightly higher elevation with more extreme conditions. All of our vineyards are sustainably farmed.

A challenging and atypical season impacted by wetter than usual growing conditions. An extensive effort by our vineyard team throughout the season ensured fruit still arrived into the winery in a good condition. Our 2024 Pinot Noirs are refined and elegantly expressive.

Under the direction of Chief Winemaker, John Kavanagh, our winemaking philosophy places a premium on the character of each vineyard. The grapes are harvested block by block, destemmed and vinified individually with punch-downs and gentle pressing to ensure full extraction without sacrificing elegance. Balanced oak treatment and minimal fining and filtration help preserve both varietal character and the inimitable personality of the terroir.