2022 Valli Vineyards Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir

This is Valli’s home block – the vineyard that put them on the map. Gibbston is one of Central Otago’s coolest spots, and it shows in the style: lighter colour, lifted aromatics and a finer, more detailed structure than the warmer subregions.

The 2022 season ran long and steady, giving the fruit plenty of hang time without pushing ripeness. Everything was hand-picked, fermented with wild yeast and aged in French oak that sits quietly in the background.

The wine is bright and open, with red cherry, raspberry and a little dried herb. It’s supple through the middle, finishing clean and firm with that typical Gibbston acidity that keeps it all in line. It’s a calm, confident release from one of the region’s most consistent producers.