• Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir wine bottle from Central Otago, New Zealand
  • Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir wine bottle from Central Otago, New Zealand

Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir

Premium Bannockburn Pinot Noir with Gold and Trophy at International Wine Challenge • 95pts James Suckling and 92pts Rebecca Gibb MW Decanter • Estate vineyards south of the Kawarau River on ancient schist

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Region : Central Otago, New Zealand

Product Type : Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2023
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Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir is a poised red wine shaped by Pinot Noir character, with ripe fruit concentration, hints of dried herbs and a long, tapering close.

Pinot Noir is handled with restraint: gentle extraction protects perfume and finesse, while maturation in seasoned oak builds texture and savoury complexity without heaviness.

The philosophy behind the wine supports environmentally mindful farming practices, prioritising vine health and fruit integrity as the foundation for transparent flavour.

The winery behind this wine is driven by craftsmanship and detail, focusing on translating vineyard character into a style that feels authentic, polished and consistent. It reflects a producer-led mindset, with the leadership focused on patient improvements in the vineyard and a restrained, detail-first approach in the cellar.

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Wine details
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14% ABV - 750 ml - Bannockburn, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Sustainability
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Sustainable viticulture avoiding harsh insecticides and herbicides with organically certified alternatives, ethical vineyard management leveraging Central Otago's low-humidity continental climate, and minimal intervention winemaking philosophy across estate vineyards on Felton Road

Tasting notes
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Deep ruby red with garnet nuances. Perfumed and complex nose of black fruits of the forest, clove, anise, and brown spice with underlying dark berry intensity. Full-bodied and supple on the palate with a plush, generous mid-palate and fine, elegant textural tannins that frame the fruit and acidity. Dark berry flavours interweave with subtle vanilla and chocolate oak notes from French barrel ageing. The Bannockburn terroir delivers striking precision and clarity. Lengthy and refined finish with persistent fruit, spice, and mineral elegance.

Serving temperature
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Serve at 14-16 °C

Food pairings
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Roasted venison loin with blackberry jus, braised lamb shoulder with rosemary, aged Gruyère cheese, wild mushroom and truffle tart; Asian pairings: Peking duck with hoisin and pancakes, Japanese wagyu tataki, Korean galbi short ribs with sesame, Thai panang curry with duck

Awards & recognition
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Rated 95 points by James Suckling - 'Elegant and precise Bannockburn Pinot Noir with striking clarity, perfumed dark fruit, and fine textural tannins'

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