2024 Shaky Bridge Pioneer Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Richly ripe and enticing, the bouquet shows dark plum, cherry, warm spice, rich floral, and assorted nut aromas. It's wonderfully weighted and plush in the mouth, delivering fleshy texture and layers of fine tannins, finishing splendidly long and satisfying.

93+ points Sam Kim for Wine Orbit, February 2026

More about this wine

The Pioneer label celebrates the early settlers of the region and the wine itself pays tribute to traditional Pinot Noir craftsmanship.

Sourced from estate vineyards in the Alexandra subregion of Central Otago, the hand-harvested fruitwere destemmed and crushed  into small fermenters and matured in French oak barrels most of which were seasoned.

A bold yet finely structured wine this Pinot offers deep flavour, vibrant acidity and silky tannins. The wine is ready to be enjoyed on release.

About this producer

Shaky Bridge was established in 1973 by the Grant family who remain its current day owners. The 16 hectares of estate vineyard blocks in Central Otago’s Alexandra sub-region vary in soil and microclimate, with Pinot Noir the focus from the beginning. Winemaking is today a collaboration between second-generation Dave Grant and Mike Kush who also overseas winery at large.