Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2024

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Wither Hills
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Wairau Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
2024 vintage specific critic scores pending; Wither Hills Pinot Noir typically receives mid-to-high 80s to low 90s (100-point scale) from professional reviewers and has earned regional medals in past vintages. (Estimate)

Tasting Note
Bright cherry and wild red berries with subtle blackberry, forest-floor and spice notes. Silky texture with fine tannins, lively acidity and a savory, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, pan-seared salmon, mushroom risotto, pork belly, lamb loin. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, teriyaki chicken, Korean BBQ, char siu pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from multiple Wairau Valley sites. Fermented in small open-top and stainless fermenters with gentle cap management; matured ~10–12 months in French oak (mix of seasoned and some new) before bottling. (Estimate based on producer style.)

Vineyard Info
Wither Hills, founded 1994 by Brent Marris, is a Marlborough producer sourcing sites across the Wairau Valley; known for Sauvignon Blanc and regional Pinot Noir and committed to Sustainable Winegrowing NZ practices.