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Te Wāhi 2022
Te Wāhi means ‘the place’ in te reo Māori, reflecting both the importance of terroir and the sense of finding our second home. It is a powerful wine with an opulent core of dark berry fruit and structured tannins. Over time, warm spices and notes of forest floor flourish and provide complexity.
Variety
Pinot Noir Alcohol level
13.5% Serve at
12-15°C / 54-59 FOur wine
How does Te Wāhi 2022 taste?
The 2022 Te Wahi Pinot Noir presents a reticent nose that gradually unfurls to unveil exotic and enticing aromas of damson, raw cacao, and a hint of star anise.
The palate offers silky tannins that provide subtle structure, underpinning a core of pure autumnal blackberry, plum, and sweet sloe. Fragrant spice and subtle vanillin notes are present, along with an almost-graphite freshness, creating a sense of poise and balance.
The palate offers silky tannins that provide subtle structure, underpinning a core of pure autumnal blackberry, plum, and sweet sloe. Fragrant spice and subtle vanillin notes are present, along with an almost-graphite freshness, creating a sense of poise and balance.
- BoldElegant
- FruitySavoury
- StructuralSoft
Our fruit
Vineyards and terroir
Te Wāhi 2022 Flavour matching
Enjoy with
Te Wāhi’s complex, sophisticated and powerful flavours make it a perfect match for game meats and roasted vegetables. It’s a perfect addition to any winter banquet - try it with slow-roasted lamb shoulder and grilled root vegetables, or beef wellington and parsnip purée.
Te Wāhi 2022 Winemaking
How it's made
Fruit from our two complementary Central Otago vineyards is mostly de-stemmed into open-top fermentation tanks, with some whole bunch fermentation. In spring, the wine goes through extended maceration and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine then spends a year or more ageing in French oak barrels before bottling.
