Terra Sancta Jackson’s Block Pinot Noir

A wise man once said “find the best vineyard sites you can because you can’t out perform your vineyards.” So they found the Sancta vineyard on the now world famous Felton Road in Bannockburn and set up shop.

Terra Sancta. It means sacred earth, holy land and there’s definitely something pretty bloody special about this little corner of the wine world. It’s home to the first vines planted in Bannockburn. And the firsts don’t stop there, these guys can also claim to be the first producer of a wine based Botanical Aperitivo in NZ, the first to plant the Lagrien variety, the first  super premium Rosé and the first Rosé producer to make Michael Cooper’s “Super Classic” list.

This is the world class Terra Sancta Jackson’s Block Pinot Noir from the legendary 2024 vintage. Legendary why? Because one of the world’s leading critics in James Suckling awarded it a jaw dropping 99/100!

Suckling said “A linear and structured pinot noir with firm and racy tannins and aromas of spices, flint, iodine and oysters. The palate shows crushed berries and cherry blossoms. Needs time to open, but it’s superb already. From own-rooted 777 clone with a touch of Pommard planted in the 1990s and farmed organically. Better in a few years. Drink or hold.”

In Terra Sancta’s own words “From old vines planted between 1991 and 1995 on Terra Sancta Estate, Jackson’s Block expresses the classic structure and depth of Bannockburn. Wild fermented and handled with restraint, this is a dark-fruited, finely structured Pinot Noir – layered black cherry and plum with subtle spice, firm yet polished tannins, and impressive length.Precise and poised, with the concentration and balance to reward cellaring.”

A wine you simply don’t want to miss out on. Drink now or up to 12 years from vintage.