McDonald Pinot Noir

Deep crimson in appearance with youthful red hues. Lifted ripe berry fruit aromas, with hints of pepper and dark chocolate. The aromas are complimented by sweet, red berry fruit flavours, with spice and a silky tannin finish.

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.

Fermented with wild yeasts in oak barrels for 10 months. White peach, ripe citrus, and mineral notes, with vanilla, toasted hazelnut, and silky lees structure. Persistent finish, precise acidity, and polished edges.

Grown in our Redstone Vineyard in Hawke’s Bay’s warm Bridge Pa Triangle, where iron-rich red metal soils produce ripe, supple, and aromatic wines with depth and texture.

An aromatic profile of elderflower, grapefruit, and passionfruit, complemented by herbal notes and underlying stonefruit. On the palate, it is full-bodied and finely textured with a flinty edge, a touch of vanilla richness from oak, and a persistent finish.

Predominantly coastal Chardonnay from Te Awanga and Tuki Tuki, where cool sea breezes preserve freshness and fragrance. Gravel and clay soils with a touch of limestone lend subtle minerality, while warmer inland fruit from our Redstone Vineyard adds richness and balance to the mid-palate.

Grown on our Matapiro Vineyard in the elevated Crownthorpe Terraces (200 m above sea level), this inland site experiences warm days and cool nights — ideal conditions for developing vibrant aromatics and bright natural acidity.

Our take on a summer classic! This sparkling-wine based cocktail features a base our Gold Digger sparkling wine, a dash of Aperol (orange) liqueur, and just a splash of sparkling water, garnished with a slice of orange, all over ice. The perfect refresher.