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 2023 vintage. Legendary why? Because one of the world’s leading critics in James Suckling awarded it a sensational 97/100!

Suckling said “Aromas of plums and strawberries with hints of flint, iodine and orange peel. Medium-bodied with round and polished tannins and a hint of iodine. Depth and intensity at the end. Will age beautifully but why wait? From organically grown grapes. 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.