Two Paddocks

Pinot Noir

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Two Paddocks

Pinot Noir

“We grow our premium Two Paddocks Pinot Noir entirely on our four small Vineyards in Central Otago. In some exceptional vintages, listening carefully, we realize that one of these may have something extraordinary to say in its own right. It is only then that we will make one of these very rare single vineyard wines.” Sam Neill

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Wine Production

Hand harvested, 75% de-stemmed and given a 7 day pre-fermentation cold maceration.  After an indigenous ferment the wine is given another 5-7 days post ferment time on skins.  Wine is then transferred to 1-4 (20% new oak) year old French medium toast barriques for a 10-month maturation, before racking and bottling. 

Tasting Notes

This wine shows black currant, ripe red plum fruit and spicy aromatics following through to a rich plush but elegantly textured mouthfeel with great density, persistence and poise. 

“We grow our premium Two Paddocks Pinot Noir entirely on our four small Vineyards in Central Otago. In some exceptional vintages, listening carefully, we realize that one of these may have something extraordinary to say in its own right. It is only then that we will make one of these very rare single vineyard wines.” Sam Neill

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Wine Production

Hand harvested, 75% de-stemmed and given a 7 day pre-fermentation cold maceration.  After an indigenous ferment the wine is given another 5-7 days post ferment time on skins.  Wine is then transferred to 1-4 (20% new oak) year old French medium toast barriques for a 10-month maturation, before racking and bottling. 

Tasting Notes

This wine shows black currant, ripe red plum fruit and spicy aromatics following through to a rich plush but elegantly textured mouthfeel with great density, persistence and poise. 

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POINTS
“Beautifully balanced flagship release, made from a selection of fruit from all four estate vineyards. Ripe and richly perfumed, with red cherries and a whiff of violet, followed by fresh blackcurrants, lush mulberry and raspberry, a sprinkle of dried thyme and a little roasted almond. Lifted finish, subtle oak.”
Decanter
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“Crunchy and vibrant fruits of red cherries and raspberries followed by potpourri, blanched almonds and a hint of crushed cherry tomatoes. Medium-bodied, refreshing acidity and firm tannins. Vibrant and fragrant wine with a zesty finish. From organically grown grapes.”
James Suckling
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“The 2022 Pinot Noir is fleshy and open in the mouth, with red cherry and star anise, hints of clove and dried thyme, red apple skins and a hint of green olive tapenade. It is finely structured and laced with fine acidity that weaves and courses through the paddocks like water tumbling down a mountain stream. It's structured, long and lovely.”
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Vineyard & Production Info

Bottles produced of this wine:
12,000
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
Made from organically certified grapes

Winemaking & Aging

Prefermentation Technique:
Cold maceration
Time on its skins:
5-7 Days
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fining agent:
Vegan Friendly
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
French
Age of Aging Container:
20% New

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
5.9 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %

About the Vineyard

The flagship from Two Paddocks – an organically grown barrel selection from the estate properties. In 2018 this wine was produced from the four Neill family vineyards, 27% The Fusilier (Bannockburn), 22% The Last Chance (Alexandra), 29% The Red Bank (Alexandra) and 22% The First Paddock (Gibbston). These small sites are high-density planted in a range of clonal material cropped to under 5 Ton per hectare with most vineyard practices carried out by hand. 

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