2025 Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 750ml

Overview

The flagship wine from Two Paddocks, this estate Pinot Noir is an organically grown barrel selection drawn from four Central Otago vineyards across Bannockburn, Gibbston and Alexandra. The 2025 vintage combines bright red and dark berry fruit with savoury herbs, spice and mineral detail, supported by fine tannins and an elegant, persistent texture.

Vintage

The 2024–25 growing season began with above-average early rainfall and two significant snow events, resulting in a slow start to spring growth. A late frost on 3 November caused minor damage at The Fusilier Vineyard in Bannockburn and First Paddock in Gibbston, while the two Alexandra vineyards were unaffected. Optimum flowering and fruit set followed in December, before warm late-summer conditions provided excellent conditions for ripening.

Vineyard & Viticulture

The wine is selected from four Central Otago vineyards: The Fusilier in Bannockburn, First Paddock in Gibbston, and Last Chance and Red Bank in Alexandra. These small sites are high-density planted to a range of Pinot Noir clones, cropped to under 5 tonnes per hectare, with most vineyard practices carried out by hand. The fruit is organically grown.

Producer Tasting Notes

Red fruited, dried herb and spicy aromatics dominate the nose which is followed by an elegant and textural mouthfeel. The wine shows poise, interest and persistence.

Critic Reviews

96/100 — Cameron Douglas MS
“Fantastic wine, earthy and mineral scents lead to aromas of dark red berry fruits… On the palate a dry wine full of texture and spice, mineral and red berry fruits.”
Tasted August 2026

93+/100 — Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
“It’s pure and detailed, with bright dark cherry, raspberry and redcurrant fruits cut with exotic spice, crushed rocks, wildflowers, wild thyme, leaf litter and charcuterie notes. Savoury, with a fine mineral crunch and a stony, composed finish.”
Tasted 02 September 2026
Published 29 September 2026

Specifications

• Vintage: 2025
• Producer: Two Paddocks
• Country: New Zealand
• Region: Central Otago
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
• Vineyards: The Fusilier, First Paddock, Last Chance and Red Bank
• Viticulture: Organically grown
• Alcohol: 13%
• Winemaker: Dean Shaw
• Viticulturist: Mike Wing
• Bottled: March 2026
• pH: 3.57
• Total Acidity: 6.20 g/L
• Production: 1,958 cases
• Drinking Window: 2026–2038