Tawhiri

This delicious Pinot Noir comes from a selection of vineyards in Central Otago, including the Alexandra and Lowburn districts.

The vineyards are carefully managed to ensure perfect ripeness, and crops are small to increase concentration and flavour. Clear warm days in the Central Otago region mean the berries develop delicate sweet red fruit flavours while the crisp cool nights allow the acids of the grapes to mature for a well-balanced wine.

With notes of red plum and berry fruits on the nose this deep red Pinot is a winner. Its ripe red fruit flavours complemented by oak, intensify on the palate with hints of cherry and liquorice, delivering a long supple finish.

Alc./Vol. 13.5 %

The story of Tawhiri, ‘God of Winds’ is part of the creation mythology of the Maori people of New Zealand. Angered by his brother Tane, ‘God of the Trees’, Tawhiri sent such fierce winds over the land that the forests cracked and fell, and the tree dwelling fish had to seek refuge in the ocean.

Now Tawhiri breathes new life into Central Otago. Here the winds relentlessly stress our vines. In their struggle to survive, the fruit flavours concentrate, yielding wines that brim with intense pure flavours.