Earthy flavours and velvety texture make this impressive Pinot Noir one of the best from Martinborough and it comes from one of the region’s first three wineries – Martinborough Vineyards.

Te Tera is made from Martinborough Vineyards more youthful vines, which range between nine and 24 years old from a vineyard south of Martinborough village but within the region’s stony wine ‘terrace’ appellation. This vineyard, situated on Frater’s Road, produces grapes that lend deep aromatic flavours of dark cherries, dried herbs and spices, all of which instantly grab your attention on the nose of this elegant Pinot Noir. The palate shows soft, rich fruit flavours with a hint of spice.

The grapes in this wine were 100% destemmed and fermented with wild yeasts in open top tanks for approximately three weeks. Hand plunging is followed by gentle pressing to barrels for 10 months aging on lees in French oak, 15% of it new.

This is a lovely wine that consistently delivers rewarding rich flavours held in a smooth silky texture.