2022 Rockburn The Art Pinot Noir

‘The Art’ represents the best of Rockburn’s Pinot Noir – a small selection of barrels chosen for their balance, depth and sense of place. The fruit comes from Rockburn’s top sites across Central Otago, including their long-established Gibbston and Parkburn vineyards, both managed to deliver low yields and high concentration.

The 2022 season was mild and even, giving clean, perfectly ripe fruit. Each parcel was fermented with wild yeast and aged in French oak, around a third new, before blending. The focus here is always on refinement over size, letting the structure and texture carry the fruit.

The wine is dark and pure, with layers of cherry and spice sitting over fine tannins and a dry, savoury finish. It’s a composed, cellar-worthy Pinot from this star producer.