Seifried Estate Aotea Pinot Noir, Nelson 2021

Not your usual Kiwi Pinot, this one's from Nelson rather than Otago, but it's still classic New World in style - bright, juicy, and packed with ripe cherry and berry fruit. There's a lovely floral lift, hints of fresh herbs, and a touch of gentle oaky spice that gives it just the right amount of polish. Silky and smooth, with bright acidity and ripe tannins, it's elegant without being too serious and a refreshing alternative to Central Otago.

Great with lamb chops, roast duck, or a wild mushroom risotto—the wine’s bright fruit, herbal notes, and silky texture complement earthy, savoury flavours without overwhelming lighter dishes.

Seifreid Estate is one of the pioneers of the South Island's wine industry. It was founded back in 1973 by Austrian born Hermann Seifried and his Kiwi wife Agnes in Nelson, one of the sunniest parts of New Zealand. Starting out with just a couple of hectares of vines they've grown over the years to where they now have over 325 hectares and while one of the country's significant producers, they're still a family-owned concern. As a wine region Nelson sits a little in the shadow of its neighbour, Marlborough, at the top on the South Island, but thanks largely to the efforts of Hermann it has carved out a reputation all of its own.