A bright perfumed, supple expression of Marlborough pinot noir from clay hill slopes. The fruit is supported by bright florals of rose and violets with crunchy red berry fruit and dried herb notes. The palate is succulent with alluring red cherry, brown spices and silky fine boned tannins.

A complex array of smoke and old fashioned roses lead on this brooding and dark berry scented Pinot. Notes of spice and charcuterie add further intrigue.

The palate is loaded with dark berries, sweet cherry and hints of French oak. Finely woven acidity and fine-grained, chalky tannins give freshness on the palate. A youthful rendition of Dog Point, this wine has an age worthy backbone and will reward further cellaring.

Can be cellared for 10+ years.

Comprising six different pinot noir clones from vines dating back to 1983. Vines are cropped at 5 tonnes/ha (35hl/ha), hand harvested and hand sorted, prior to de-stemming (25% whole bunch included). The fruit is fermented in small stainless open top fermenters without pumping. Fermentation is conducted by indigenous yeasts over a period of 2-3 weeks prior to pressing into French oak barrels (30% new) for 18 months.

Overall, Dog Point Vineyard’s Pinot Noir is an exceptional wine that showcases the best of New Zealand’s winemaking traditions, offering a unique and memorable taste experience that is sure to impress even the most discerning wine enthusiasts.

Dog Point Vineyard owns the distinction of being the biggest organic, Biogro-certified vineyard in the entire country of New Zealand. Located in the country's wine-rich region of Marlborough, Dog Point is also one of  New Zealand's oldest privately-owned vineyards. This vineyard witnessed its first plantings in the late 1970s.

This wine has all the makings of a long lived Marlborough pinot noir and matches perfectly with duck, red meats (particularly venison and lamb), and mushroom dishes.