Hãhã Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024

Description

Blackberry, Herbal, Oak

"The enticing bouquet reveals dark cherry, Black Doris plum, floral, thyme, and warm-spice nuances, leading to a flavoursome palate with supple mouthfeel and finely integrated tannins. Wonderfully composed and harmonious, offering excellent drinking. At its best: now to 2030" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2026

"Ripe and pure fruited bouquet with scents of plum and dark cherry framed by aromas of smoky oak and lees complexities, then an earthy stony foundation suggesting site and vintage. A dry wine touches the palate with with textures from tannins and acidity layering in tension and grip then releasing to reveal core flavours of raspberry and red stone fruits, plum and wood characters. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2031" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2026

Juicy and refined, this Central Otago Pinot Noir opens with lifted aromas of strawberry and cherry, subtly lifted by a whisper of thyme. Silky and richly textured, with finely balanced tannins and bright, vibrant acidity, if offers elegance and finesse and every sip.

The fruit for our Reserve Pinot Noir comes from a single vineyard in the Alexandra sub-region in Central Otago, which is the most southern sub-region in New Zealand. It is an elevated, cool climate site so the wines are fresh and brightly fruited.

The 2024 vintage in Central Otago delivered excellent growing conditions and beautifully expressive fruit. A mild spring and early summer were followed by warm, dry weather into autumn, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. Sunny days and cool nights helped retain freshness and natural acidity, resulting in healthy fruit and a vibrant, balanced Pinot Noir.

Fully ripe fruit was picked in the morning and transported to the winery while still cool. The grapes were gently crushed to open top fermenters for a 7 day cold soak. On completion of the cold soak, the tank was warmed and fermentation completed with mainly wild yeasts. The young wine was pressed off once fermentation had finished and completed its maturation in barrel and tank. With no fining required, the wine was lightly filtered for bottling.

Food Pairing: The elegance of this wine complements a variety of dishes, from tender roast lamb to a truffled mushroom risotto, making it the perfect choice for any special occasion shared with family and friends.