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2023 Māori Point Estate Pinot Noir

Low ABV

An optimal ripening year. Hand-picked, fermented with wild yeasts, aged in French Oak 12 months. Unfiltered, unfined, unforgettable. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, and earthy herbs. Palate shows roasted notes and minerality, balancing elegance with brooding complexity.

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