Our Gimblett Gravels Merlot is carefully selected from parcels of Merlot in our Gimblett Gravels Vineyard. The warm, gravelly soils are perfect for the production of Merlot and the moderate heat allows the wine to retain freshness and structure without showing over-ripe characters. TASTING NOTE: Deepest crimson red. Lifted violets and black fruit with subtle biscuity oak nutes. Velvet l...

The vines originate from a Heritage clone of Syrah brought to New Zealand around 150 years ago. Produced from the gravelly soils of the Gimblett Gravels, this distinct Syrah shows an aromatic lift of floral and pepper aromatics with lushness and elegance on the palate. TASTING NOTE: Deepest red with a vibrant purple hue. So much lift and perfume. Violets, lavender and maraschino cherrie...

Escarpment Pinot Noir is inspired by the classic wines of Burgundy. This wine is a tribute to Martinborough’s unique terroir. Our winemaking philosophy is to make wines that exhibit their place, a goal we set ourselves especially for Pinot Noir when the vines were planted 21 years ago.     100% Martinborough fruit with the majority coming from our Te Muna Road Viney...

TASTING NOTES This Pinot Noir is an excellent example of a well-balanced and fruit forward Marlborough Pinot Noir. Fresh cherry fruit notes flow seemingly onto the palate with plum and wild berries. Soft tannins compliment the dry spice on the palate that extends to a supple finish. Drink now and up to 5 years+.   VINTAGE CONDITIONS The 2020 growing season was one...

In April 2017 we took possession of a vineyard at Rays Road in Hawkes Bay that was already planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The vineyard soil is wind-blown clay loess over limestone, so we were particularly keen to see how these varieties performed.   2018 was our first vintage from Rays Road and we were excited by the potential we saw with the Pinot Noir. N...

OUR WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY   We carefully harvest grapes from selected vineyards located in Marlborough's Wairau, Seventeen, and Waihopai Valleys. The shallow, rocky soils and varying micro-climates of these vineyards deliver a range of unique characteristics to the fruit, allowing us to create wines that showcase the best of our growing region.   After harvesting, ...

Traditional open top fermentation has produced a Pinot Noir with sophisticated flavours of dark cherries and ripe plum. Aromas of berry fruit and light toasty oak completes this balanced, smooth wine.

An excellent-value pinot noir that’s crammed with cherry and tamarillo tastiness. Smooth and soothing to sip, it shows subtle smoke notes from its well-handled oak maturation and it’s edged with soft mushroom and dried herb characters which add complexity to the mid-palate and elongate the finish.  

Featuring the Proprietor’s Grandfather, Sidney Neill – Wine Merchant, on the label, Picnic is our perennial favourite – the wine to enjoy everyday and a wonderful introduction to the pleasure of Central Otago Pinot Noir.  This fruit was sourced from Two Paddock’s own vineyards in Alexandra and Gibbston and Bannockburn. Picnic Pinot Noir is made in a diminutive style...

An inky, young syrah to serve with a hearty daube of lamb. Complex floral, blueberry, boysenberry, anise and vanillin aromas are immediately seductive, and it tastes ripe, full and rich, with an open, generous personality. The palate is medium to full bodied, supple and silky in texture, featuring wonderfully integrated tannins and plush oak. Pure and precise fruit flavours lead the wine t...

This is a classic blend is a stunning example  from the Gimblett Gravels region. This densely coloured wine shows lovely aromatic with layers of red and black plum and casis. mingling with smokey roast coffee bean, dried thyme and complex cedary spice nuances. The palate is soft yet concentrated, beautifully focused with wonderfully fine-grained tannins and integrated oak. While approachab...