2024 Two Paddocks - Pinot Noir Central Otago (750ml)

Two Paddocks was founded in 1993 by New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who bought a small paddock in Gibbston with the modest aim of making Pinot Noir for friends and family. The estate has since grown to four vineyards, making it the only Central Otago producer with land in all three of the region’s main valleys: Gibbston, Alexandra and Bannockburn. Its vineyards and wines are certified organic.

The 2024 Pinot Noir is the estate flagship, an organically grown barrel selection from four vineyards: The First Paddock in Gibbston, The Fusilier in Bannockburn, and The Last Chance and Red Bank in Alexandra. Blending sites with different climates and soils adds layers, and the wine is 100 percent Pinot Noir at 13 percent alcohol, bottled under screwcap.

This Central Otago Pinot Noir shows exotic wild herb, red brick and schist-driven aromatics, leading into a rich yet poised palate with dark berries and spice. Warm, succulent and finely textured, it is elegant and tightly knit, with generosity and early charm. It pairs well with roast duck or mushroom dishes.