Previous vintage 2012 Thousand Candles was 80% pinot with 20% shiraz

in order to reduce the yields

Free draining loam soils over schist gravel makes this sub-region a natural home for growing full flavoured and well-structured pinot noir

Vineyard notes: ‘Opening with alluring bright

Kiritea 2012 Pinot Noir martinborough Previous vintage 2012 Thousand CandlesMartinborough vineyard Te Hera was planted in 1996 to mostly pinot noir and a little riesling. It is located in Te Muna Road, considered by many, including Craggy Range, to be one of the best locations in Martinborough for growing pinot grapes. A shallow layer of topsoil over alluvial gravels and Martinborough's high winds, low rainfall, 'killer' spring frosts and long dry autumns combine to create naturally low yields. This is music to the ears of