Top Wineries of New Zealand Tasting, 2025, 96 points.
Judges: Stephen Wong MW (The Real Review), Jane Skelton MW (Inside Burgundy) John Saker (Te Whenua).
2024 Tūturi Pinot Noir: 94/100 Stephen Wong MW.
"Deeper colour with a purple rim. Restrained aromas of macerated blackberry and bramble with dried herbs, this has a complex personality and earthy tones which expand across the mid-weight palate. Notably crisp acidity keeps everything tight and fresh. This presents itself with a lightness and elegance, held together by persistent, fine chalky tannins and has latent power which will need a year or two to express itself 20 Nov 2025."
From the Wild Irishman home vineyard, the Tuturi Pinot Noir 2024 is a focused and expressive wine that speaks to the quiet strength of Alexandra. Now in its fifth release, this block continues to prove its potential with a Pinot that’s elegant, structured and distinctly site-driven.
The nose is immediately engaging, darker than expected, with rhubarb, plum and raspberry layered over soft florals. There’s a lifted purity here, but also a quiet intensity that sets it apart from Gibbston or Bannockburn.
On the palate, it’s all about balance. Tension and opulence meet in equal measure. Juicy dark fruit, finely integrated tannins, fresh acidity and well-judged oak work together to create depth and flow.
The finish is persistent and mouthcoating, with complexity that will only deepen over time.
Only 5400 bottles produced.
