Two Paddocks Pinot Noir

Two Paddocks is the “The Fine Wine & Cheering Up Business” of famous NZ actor Sam Neill.

The First Paddock was Sam’s first vineyard – 4.6 hectares of 100% Pinot Noir planted in Central Otago’s Gibbston Valley in 1993. These days he’s got The Last Chance (Earnscleugh), Red Bank Farm & Vineyard (Alexandra Basin) and The Fusilier (Felton Road, Bannockburn).

In their own words they’re “A very very small company, utterly obsessed with Pinot Noir. And Riesling. And with great pride – organics, quality, authenticity, detail and style. Having said all that, we don’t take ourselves at all seriously – the seriousness we leave to our SERIOUS wines.”

This is the 2024 vintage of the Two Paddocks Pinot Noir and it’s a SERIOUSLY good wine – made from Pinot fruit from all four of Sam’s small vineyard blocks.

Scoring 95/100 with Sam Kim who said “Youthful and enticing, the bouquet shows dark plum, blueberry, violet, cured meat, and toasted nut aromas. The palate displays bright fruit flavours with spicy nuances, splendidly supported by silky texture and fine tannins, making it harmonious and balanced with a lengthy, delectable finish. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2036.”

Certified BioGro organic this is a seriously good example of boutique Central Pinot – good to go now or cellar for up to 10-12 years from vintage.