Tohu’s 2020 Marlborough Pinot Noir is a graceful expression of place and heritage, crafted by the world’s first Māori-owned wine company. With a focus on sustainable practices and cultural respect, this wine brings together ripe cherry and plum fruit, lifted herbal notes, and subtle smoky oak. Silky tannins and a long, elegant finish make it both expressive and approachable.

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TASTING NOTES
An elegantly structured Pinot Noir displaying bright bramble fruit, crushed dried herbs and rich earthy notes on the nose. On the palate concentrated flavours of bright cherry and plum are supported by finely integrated smoky French oak. Balanced with soft and silky tannins, this delightfully enticing wine leads to a long, lingering finish.

TASTE
Ripe plum and juicy cherry are supported by notes of crushed dried herbs and integrated smoky French oak
AROMA
Dark berryfruit and earthy aromas
COMPLEMENTS
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Rack with Roast Cauliflower

Tohu Wines is the world's first Maori-owned wine company. We create ranges of award-winning, premium quality New Zealand wines that encapsulate their terroir and turangawaewae, their sense of place. 

Our wines are inspired by the values we hold close to us. They are made for sharing, and our practices from the vineyard to your hands are guided by our culture. Our dedication to producing outstanding wine is deeply engrained in our duty to care for the land. We care about people and place, and our promise to the world of love for the land, respect for the sea.
Each range has been crafted with aroha (love) and is a gift from our land.

Technical Specs

Producer: Tohu
Wine Name: Marlborough Pinot Noir
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Sub-Region: Awatere Valley
Appellation: Marlborough GI
Vintage: 2020
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol Content: 13.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Type: Red Wine
Style: Dry, elegant, medium-bodied and fruit-driven
Vineyard: Marlborough vineyards, with fruit selected to express the region's cool-climate character
Soil Type: Alluvial and gravelly soils with silt and clay
Vinification: Fermented to preserve fresh fruit character and varietal expression
Ageing: Matured with French oak to add subtle smoky spice and structure
Residual Sugar: Not confirmed for this vintage
Closure: Screw cap

Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
Food Pairing: Roast duck, lamb, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, roast chicken, pork and semi-hard cheeses
Drinking Window: Best enjoyed now, subject to bottle condition and storage