Carrick Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021

The Bannockburn Pinot Noir is Carrick's flagship wine, and the wine that we feel best represents the strong connection we have with our site. Known for its structure and ability to age well over a long period of time, the fruit is hand-picked from a selection of vineyards across the estate, parcels that were 27 years old in 2021. The 2021 growing season was cool to start, with heat spikes around January and a cooler harvest period, the harvest period was longer than normal, as each parcel took it's time to come fully to ripeness.

Central Otago is semi-continental and surrounded by mountains. The hot, dry Cairnmuir Terraces, on which Carrick’s vines are planted, are dry, semi-arid and wind-swept. The combination of our soils and semi-arid climate result in low yielding vines, which capture the special essence and vibrancy of Central Otago.

WHEN Carrick was planted, the land was home to a few merinos, rabbits, thyme and lichens. Today our 24ha of vines are certified Organic through Biogro and our company is certified Sustainable by SWNZ.

Endeavouring to create biodiversity and sustainability on our site we have a native plant nursery, use only wild yeast, grow herbs and vegetables for our restaurant, plant vineyard cover crops, compost organic materials, and recycle packaging and waste.

Wild ferment, in tank.

9 months in barrel, 19% new.