Nga Waka Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020

Nga Waka was established by the Parkinson family in Martinborough in 1988 and remains family operated to this day.

The Parkinsons adhere to the French concept of 'terroir'; the idea that wine expresses its particular site, it reflects a sense of place. The name Nga Waka was chosen to reflect the family's sense of place. The name is taken from Nga Waka A Kupe (The Canoes of Kupe), the three hills, which lie like upturned canoes, forming a backdrop for the town of Martinborough.

Producing food-friendly wines that are built to last, emphasizing structure, texture and balance. Nga Waka wines are bone dry and derive richness and concentration from low crops and optimal sunlight interception by the leaves and grapes. The vineyards are all accredited to Sustainable Winegrowing NZ, reflecting the importance Nga Waka attach to sustainable management practices and preserving the land for future generations.

This 2020 Pinot Noir is superb. A rich, succulent and powerful wine showing dark berry and spice flavours, floral notes & spicy oak characters underpinned by silky tannins and subtle, refined toasty texture from barrel maturation. 14% abv.

Do not miss this incredible wine. Enjoy now, or be rewarded from further cellaring from 5 - 7 years.