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Welcome to the Coal Pit e-Cellar Door

Family owned Coal Pit from Gibbston in Central Otago, is committed to producing world class wines from their BioGro organically certified vineyard and on-site winery. Glacially formed schist based soils on elevated north facing slopes consistently yield award winning wines of great structure and elegance.

Inter-generational sustainability is a driving force for the small team, with recent establishment of a native planting programme and membership to the Porto Protocol – a global wine community dedicated to sharing knowledge and solutions to bring climate action to life.

The Coal Pit name is derived from the historical area in the nearby mountain ranges which provided the early pioneers, musterers and gold miners with coal while the flagship Pinot Noir ‘Tiwha’ pays tribute to the owner's late father. All the iconic labels are designed by acclaimed New Zealand artist and close family friend, Chris Heaphy.

Awards and Accolades

2022 Bendigo Pinot Noir

International Wine Challenge (2024, UK)

Gold

2021 Tiwha Pinot Noir

Australian & NZ Boutique Wine Show (2023, Australia)

Gold

The 27th Japan Wine Challenge (2024, Japan)

Trophy for Best Red Wine
Trophy for Best New World Red Wine
Trophy for Best Discovery Wine
Platinum Medal
Best New Zealand Wine
Riedel Award for Best Red Winemaker 2024
Best Value Red Wine for Wines Above 5,000 yen

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2019 Tiwha Pinot Noir

International Wine Challenge (2023, UK)

Gold
Trophy, New Zealand Pinot Noir
Trophy, Central Otago Pinot Noir
Trophy, Gibbston Pinot Noir

Winestate (2022, Australia)

Pinot Noir Trophy

2018 Tiwha Pinot Noir

International Wine Challenge (2020, UK)

Gold
Trophy, Sustainable
Trophy, New Zealand Red
Trophy, New Zealand Pinot Noir
Trophy, Gibbston Pinot Noir

Winestate (2021, Australia)

Pinot Noir of the Year, Interpak Trophy

Reviews

Coal Pit Tiwha Central Otago Pinot Noir (2022)

Excellent bouquet and style with a core of place and definitive style showcasing savoury spices and plum, dried raspberry and earthy qualities.

Firm yet finer tannins profile and backbone of acidity lead into flavours that mirror the bouquet. Well made, youthful and settled into this stage of maturing in a hold pattern for now.

Well-made and lengthy with a raw energy appeal, decent oak and lengthy finish.

Best from 2027 through 2037.

Cameron Douglas - Master Sommelier (Dec 2024)

Coal Pit Tiwha Central Otago Pinot Noir (2022)

Refined and gorgeously expressed, showing sweet cherry, dark plum, olive, clove, porcini and toasted almond nuances on the nose.

The palate displays excellent concentration and silky flow, splendidly complemented by plush texture and layers of polished tannins, making it wonderfully harmonious and structured.

At its best: now to 2035.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sam Kim / Wine Orbit

Coal Pit Tiwha Central Otago Proprietor's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (2023)

A gorgeously styled, barrel-fermented rendition, the enticing bouquet shows grapefruit, crunchy apple, lemon peel, oatmeal and beeswax nuances, leading to a finely flowing palate that's impressively concentrated and splendidly textured with saline mouthfeel.

Wonderfully structured by vibrant acidity, finishing superbly long and captivating.

At its best: now to 2033.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sam Kim / Wine Orbit

Coal Pit Tiwha Central Otago Pinot Rosé (2023)

An emerging star label…..bright, light pink. Already delicious, it is vigorous and vibrantly fruity, with delicate peach, watermelon, strawberry and spice flavours, lively acidity, and a dry finely poised, long finish.

Michael Cooper

Welcome to the Coal Pit e-Cellar Door

Inter-generational sustainability is a driving force for the small team, with recent establishment of a native planting programme and membership to the Porto Protocol – a global wine community dedicated to sharing knowledge and solutions to bring climate action to life.

Awards and Accolades

2022 Bendigo Pinot Noir

International Wine Challenge (2024, UK)

Gold

2021 Tiwha Pinot Noir

Australian & NZ Boutique Wine Show (2023, Australia)

Gold

The 27th Japan Wine Challenge (2024, Japan)

Trophy for Best Red Wine

Trophy for Best New World Red Wine

Trophy for Best Discovery Wine

Platinum Medal

Best New Zealand Wine

Riedel Award for Best Red Winemaker 2024

Best Value Red Wine for Wines Above 5,000 yen

2019 Tiwha Pinot Noir

International Wine Challenge (2023, UK)

Gold

Trophy, New Zealand Pinot Noir

Trophy, Central Otago Pinot Noir

Trophy, Gibbston Pinot Noir

Winestate (2022, Australia)

Pinot Noir Trophy

2018 Tiwha Pinot Noir

International Wine Challenge (2020, UK)

Gold

Trophy, Sustainable

Trophy, New Zealand Red

Trophy, New Zealand Pinot Noir

Trophy, Gibbston Pinot Noir

Winestate (2021, Australia)

Pinot Noir of the Year, Interpak Trophy

Coal Pit Tiwha Central Otago Pinot Noir (2022)

Excellent bouquet and style with a core of place and definitive style showcasing savoury spices and plum, dried raspberry and earthy qualities.

Firm yet finer tannins profile and backbone of acidity lead into flavours that mirror the bouquet. Well made, youthful and settled into this stage of maturing in a hold pattern for now.

Well-made and lengthy with a raw energy appeal, decent oak and lengthy finish.

Best from 2027 through 2037.

Cameron Douglas - Master Sommelier (Dec 2024)

Coal Pit Tiwha Central Otago Pinot Noir (2022)

Refined and gorgeously expressed, showing sweet cherry, dark plum, olive, clove, porcini and toasted almond nuances on the nose.

The palate displays excellent concentration and silky flow, splendidly complemented by plush texture and layers of polished tannins, making it wonderfully harmonious and structured.

At its best: now to 2035.

Sam Kim / Wine Orbit

Coal Pit Tiwha Central Otago Proprietor's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (2023)

A gorgeously styled, barrel-fermented rendition, the enticing bouquet shows grapefruit, crunchy apple, lemon peel, oatmeal and beeswax nuances, leading to a finely flowing palate that's impressively concentrated and splendidly textured with saline mouthfeel.

Wonderfully structured by vibrant acidity, finishing superbly long and captivating.

At its best: now to 2033.

Sam Kim / Wine Orbit

Coal Pit Tiwha Central Otago Pinot Rosé (2023)

An emerging star label…..bright, light pink. Already delicious, it is vigorous and vibrantly fruity, with delicate peach, watermelon, strawberry and spice flavours, lively acidity, and a dry finely poised, long finish.

Michael Cooper