SpecialsMatahiwi Reserve Pinot Noir2021

The Matahiwi vineyard is situated on an alluvial boulder ridge in the Masterton district of Wairarapa. With warm free draining soils and the cool dry local climate this is an ideal place to grow Pinot noir. This classic Wairarapa Pinot Noir combines lifted aromas of raspberry, blackberry, plum and herb with subtle earthiness. The palate is rich with sweet cherry fruit, chocolate, spice and fine tannins. A superb accompaniment to roast duck, lamb chops with barbequed asparagus, and Grilled Butternut squash with onion and chickpea stuffing.

 

Vineyard

The vineyard is planted in a range of Pinot Noir Clones that give character and complexity to our wines. Naturally Low yields and meticulous viticulture ensure clean ripe fruit is selected for this wine. The 2021 growing season was an excellent one for Pinot Noir, producing fruit with phenolic ripeness, great concentration, bold colours and excellent tannin structure.

 

Winemaking

 The Fruit was harvested by clonal selection and fermented in small open top fermenters. A combination of Plunge and pump over techniques ensured optimum flavour extraction. After ferment the wines were aged in French barrels for 10 months, before blending and bottling.

 

Cool Climate Wine Competition awarded Gold with 96pts
Also trophy for Top International Wine Award

Awards & Reviews

2022
Awarded Gold from CWSA Best Value

2021
Awarded Platinum medal from Texsom
Awarded 93pts by Wine Orbit
Awarded Gold by CWSA Best Value

2020
Awarded 94pts by Wine Orbit
Awarded Silver by CWSA Best Value

2019
Awarded Gold by China Wine and Spirits Awards
Awarded Gold by New World Wine Awards

2018
Awarded 90pts by Wine Spectator
Awarded Gold by China Wine and Spirits Awards

2016
Awarded Gold by New York International Wine Competition
Awarded Gold by China Wine and Spirits Awards
Awarded 90pts by Decanter Wine Awards
Awarded 91pts by Cameron Douglas MS
Awarded Silver by the New World Wine Awards