Novum Pinot Noir 2021

Exhibiting a deep, dark red color with black-tinted edges and a hue that ranges from red to dark red. The aroma presents spicy dark cherry, strawberry, and rhubarb, delicately infused with clove, complemented by nuances of smoked meat, dried herbs, and a subtle earthiness. Offers an elegant array of savoury tastes including red to dark cherries, strawberries, rhubarb, dried herbs, smoky cedar, cured meats, and an earthy spice. It is supported by vibrant acidity and fine, somewhat gritty tannins, culminating in a spicy, polished, and intricate finish.

Clive Paton, a regional pioneer, was among the first to plant grapevines on the Martinborough Terrace in 1980, and his winery has since become an icon in the New Zealand wine industry. Known for the Gumboot clone of Pinot Noir, this cutting was reputedly smuggled into the country in a pair of gumboots from Domaine de la Romanée Conti's vineyards by a resourceful New Zealander. Ata Rangi received the prestigious Tipuranga Teitei o Aotearoa award in 2010, which is New Zealand's answer to the Grand Cru status, and winemaker Helen Masters has been consistently crafting some of the country's top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.