Wild Earth Wines
Pinot Noir 2022 750ml

Deep garnet hue with intriguing aromas of cherry, black currant, plum, cedar, sage, liquorice, and wild thyme. The palate is focused with intriguing layers of red fruit, dried herb and distinctive earthy flavours complementing a concentrated palate with great intensity and length. Silky fine tannins, vibrant fruit, and beautiful aromatics, complement a serious structure with great finesse. Harmonious and inviting, this Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully as a young wine and should continue to deliver enjoyment for 15+ years.

Awards and reviews

95 points, 5 stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 5 stars – Michael Cooper 94 points, excellent – Cameron Douglas MS 18.5 / 20 points – Joelle Thomson 5 stars, 93 points, 18.5/20 pts – Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews 92 points, 4 stars – Bob Campbell MW, the Real Review Silver medal – The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2023

Winemaking Notes

Wild Earth Pinot Noir 2022 is a Central Otago blend that represents the best attributes of the excellent 2022 vintage. The fruit was hand-harvested at optimal ripeness with harvest dates ranging from late March to late April 2022. Several different ferments went into the blend ranging from 0-40% whole bunches per fermenter with the resulting blend having around 22% whole bunch, which aids the tannin structure and aromatics of the wine. The total time on skins ranges from 18-28 days. The wine was aged in fine-grain French oak barrels (20% new) for approximately 12 months. Our winemaker, Jen Parr, selected fruit from exceptional Central Otago vineyards in Pisa, Bendigo, Gibbston and Bannockburn showcasing the high quality of the season.

This wine is vegan.

Alcohol: 14% PH: 3.60 T.A: 5.72 Residual Sugar: dry