Carrick
Excelsior Pinot Noir 2022 750ml

Our finest expression of Pinot Noir - complex, intense, layered & persistent

Named for the coal seam mined during the gold rush that lies beneath the Carrick vineyards, The Excelsior is our finest expression of Pinot Noir. A single-vineyard wine, it is crafted through meticulous barrel selection and extended maturation in the cellar, revealing depth, elegance, and a profound sense of place. Each vintage of Excelsior we celebrate local and NZ artists, showcasing their artwork alongside ours.

"The 2022 vintage produced wines of remarkable concentration, combining power and intensity with fine structure and balance. Excelsior is the defining expression of the season—generous and layered, yet youthful, with many years of evolution ahead. Aromas of toasted oak, blueberry and fresh blackberry, are underpinned by savoury hints of salted chocolate and wild thyme. The palate is full and beautifully rounded, with impressive depth, fine tannins and a long, persistent finish." Rosie Jaffe-Menzies, winemaker