Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022

Produced from Mt Difficulty’s home vineyards in the rugged Bannockburn subregion, Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 showcases the pure expression of Central Otago Pinot. Hand-harvested fruit is fermented with wild yeasts and matured in French oak, creating a wine that balances concentrated fruit, savoury complexity, and a silken texture. A true benchmark for Bannockburn Pinot Noir.

Bouquet
Complex and inviting with aromas of dark cherry, black plum, wild thyme, and hints of spice and earthy minerality.

Palate
Silky and rich with layers of red and dark berry fruits, fine savoury tannins, and bright acidity. A powerful yet elegant palate leads into a long, textured finish with subtle oak spice and herbal lift.

Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, or duck confit. Also excellent with aged cheeses and hearty autumn dishes.

Cellaring
Drinking beautifully now but will evolve with grace through to 2032. Decanting recommended for early drinking to fully open up its aromatics.

Interesting Fact
Mt Difficulty is one of Central Otago’s original pioneers, helping to put Bannockburn Pinot Noir on the world stage with their rich, textured, and unmistakably regional style.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%