2023 Seresin Leah Pinot Noir Organic, Marlborough

"Core hues of ruby and purple lead to a bouquet of plum and dark berries, some black currant and a mix of fruit and barrel spice layers. Firm, taut and dry as the wine touches the palate. Flavours from the bouquet repeat and are framed by an abundance of tannins and acid line. A youthful, lengthy, taut and delicious wine with best drinking from 2027 through 2036+."

 94 Points, Cameron Douglas MS

"Pure and fragrant, meltingly sweet, compact red fruit with a coulis of raspberry at the core wrapped in subtle cinnamon oak. It is counterbalanced beautifully by fine, ripe, gravelly tannins, some fresh savoury herb notes and a crystalline finish which lilts to earthy beetroot. Elegant, vibrant and precise. Deceptively approachable already but with the balance to age well. 2024–2032."

93 Points, Stephen Wong MW

Seresin Leah Pinot Noir Organic from Marlborough is a vibrant, soulful red that blends elegance with a wild edge. Named after Michael Seresin’s daughter, this wine reflects the heart of the estate—organic, biodynamic, and made with as little intervention as possible. It’s a thoughtful, expressive Pinot that combines fruit from the Wairau Valley with a strong sense of place and purpose.

The grapes come from Seresin’s clay-rich, organically farmed vineyards, with wild yeast fermentation and minimal handling in the winery. A portion of whole bunch fermentation adds aromatic lift and a savoury backbone, while aging in French oak (mostly older barrels) gives the wine a gentle frame without overshadowing the fruit.

In the glass, it’s fragrant and layered, think black cherry, raspberry, forest floor, dried herbs and a hint of warm spice. The palate is silky and fresh, with fine tannins, bright acidity and a lovely balance between juicy red fruit and savoury complexity. There’s real texture here, but also restraint. It’s not trying to impress with weight, it wins you over with nuance.

Perfect with roast duck, miso-glazed eggplant, lentil salad or grilled salmon. It’s also one of those Pinots that doesn’t need a big occasion, just a glass, some music, and a moment to enjoy something beautifully made.