2023 Te Kano Kin Pinot Noir

A subregional blend from Te Kano’s Bannockburn, Northburn and Waitaki vineyards – bright, structured and balanced, showing depth without heaviness.

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Description

The Kin Pinot is Te Kano’s subregional blend – fruit drawn from their estate vineyards in Bannockburn, Northburn and Waitaki. Each site brings something different: Bannockburn’s depth and warmth, Northburn’s structure, and Waitaki’s lift and aromatic detail.

The fruit was hand-picked and destemmed into open-top fermenters, with gentle plunging over 10–22 days to extract fine tannins without losing the region’s natural brightness. After pressing, each parcel was aged separately before blending.

The wine opens with red berries, black cherry and a touch of spice. The palate is supple but firm, with a mix of red fruit and dried herbs carried by fine, sinewy tannins. It’s a smart, balanced Pinot that neatly captures Te Kano’s regional approach – polished winemaking with a clear sense of place.

Claire Nesbitt

James Suckling 91 Points

Raspberry, mushroom, plum and clay aromas to this juicy pinot. It’s medium-bodied with powdery tannins and a fresh interplay of red fruit and earth in the finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

Vineyards
A subregional Central Otago blend, including fruit from Te Kano’s estate vineyards in Bannockburn, Waitaki, and Northburn.

100% Pinot Noir (Clones 5, Abel, 667, 777, 115, and 113)

Winemaking
Vineyard parcels were individually hand-harvested and destemmed into open-top fermenters. Gentle hand-plunging over 10–22 days ensured the extraction of fine, delicate tannins while retaining Central Otago’s signature brightness and juicy fruit purity.

Tasting Notes
A complex Pinot Noir with aromas of red berry, black cherry, plum, and spice. Cherry and red berry fruits combine with savoury dried herb nuances on the palate, supported by sinewy, textural tannins that build toward a long, supple finish.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country New Zealand
Region Central Otago
Reviewed By James Suckling
Critic Score 91
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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