2023 Two Paddocks Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Deep red-purple colour, excellent for a young pinot, while the bouquet is fresh and young and shows cherry/raspberry, nutty oak as well as smoked charcuterie, while the palate is full and ample with a generous quota of tannins which add a cleansing grip and length to the emphatic finish. 25 Jul 2024 Drink 2024–2035

92 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com

The flagship from Two Paddocks, the estate Pinot Noir is an organically grown barrel selection produced from the four Central Otago vineyards - The Fusilier in Bannockburn, First Paddock in Gibbston, Last Chance and Red Bank in Alexandra. These small sites are high-density planted in a range
of clonal material, cropped to under 5 tonne per hectare with most vineyard practices carried out by hand. An exemplary Central Otago style, which will be enhanced with bottle age.

Excellent weight, body, texture and concentration. Dark cherries and ripe berry fruit flavours, but also shows excellent complexity, tannin and structure.