Vineyards are like people; full of character, their own nuances and interesting habits and influences. Our Wither Hills Single Vineyard wines are the result of decades of trust, love and hard work to produce exceptional wines that reflect the very best of some of our favourite vineyards. Defining our unique sense of place, this is our best expression of Marlborough in a glass. Situated alongside the Taylor River, the mixed riverbed soils and gravels of this site express the bold and structured side of Pinot Noir. A dense crimson red in colour that instantly alludes to its rich complexity as the wine hits the glass. A layered structure of forest berries, peppercorn spice, chewy tannins and bright acidity. Sumptuous now or over the next decade. This Single Vineyard wine represents some of the finest Pinot Noir crafted by Wither Hills - and I open it with friends and family when there is something to celebrate. Sally Williams - Wither Hills Winemaker

Ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex and powerful wine. It has a perfumed nose of darks fruits, violets and liquorice with a hint of spice. Ripe berry, plum, cherry and chocolate show on the palate with a long sweet fruit finish. A great example of one of the best Central Otago Pinot Noirs. Drinking fantastically well now and will develop and cellar for several years.

The palate is led by raspberry and cherry with a smooth mouthfeel which lingers in the mouth long after the last sip.