• Toasty oak
• Juicy blueberry
• Subtle spice
• Soft tannins

"A lighter weighted Pinot Noir with flavours of red cherry and plum and a palate of the same with fine tannins and medium+ acid line. The texture is fleshy and ripe with a silky texture and evenness of mouthfeel and through the palate. Well made, dry on the finish and ready to drink from 2023 through 2026" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Nov 2023

The nose has ripe berry notes, with a hint of spice. The palate is fresh and lively with juicy blueberry and black plum flavours. Soft tannins and a slightly toasty finish. Enjoy now, or cellar up to 2 years.

The 2022 growing season in Central Otago started out with adequate and timely rain, which allowed the vines to have a strong fruit set. This was then followed by a warm and dry ripening period, which brought about ideal conditions for the fruit to ripen and bring in some quality fruit. Our Babydoll Pinot Noir was harvested in excellent condition and the resulting wine is showing the wonderful characters that Central Otago is known for.

Pinot Noir parcels we individually harvested over a period of 10 days. The fruit was destemmed in the vineyard before it was delivered to the winery. A warm fermentation followed with regular cap movement, to help extract all the colour and flavours from the skins. Each parcel was tasted daily, and the wines were pressed off when the right balance of fruit and tannins have been achieved. After aging with oak, the wine was then blended, stabilised, and bottled.

Our BABYDOLL sheep live beneath the vines, nibbling on grass and weeds and giving their name to our delicious wines. Small but mighty, they’re wonderful groundskeepers. Yes, they need a little help to keep the mowing going. But it’s all for the good of the grapes.

Food Pairing: Wonderful with duck, lamb or baked vegetable pasta. Suitable for vegetarians, vegans and a gluten free diet.