NZ
Australia
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94 Points
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91 Points
Saddleback Pinot Noir is Peregrine's approachable, organically farmed second label.
Hand-picked, wild fermented, and matured in French oak barrels for depth.
Bright cherry, plum and spice, soft tannins and lively Otago acidity.
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Description
Crafted by Peregrine as a second label, Saddleback Pinot Noir 2022 distils Central Otago's famed Pinot character into a bright, approachable style. Grapes are sourced from certified organic vineyards in Gibbston, where cool temperatures and rocky soils foster lively fruit and balanced tannins. Fermentation is wild, with partial whole bunch inclusion, followed by maturation in seasoned French oak barrels for subtle structure and integration. Bottled under Stelvin at 13.5% abv, this Pinot shows vibrant cherry, plum and wild herb aromas, underpinned by notes of spice and earth. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and supple, combining juicy fruit with silky tannins and Otago's hallmark acidity. This wine is ready to enjoy now, whether paired with grilled poultry, roast pork, or mushroom risotto, and delivers consistent value and drinkability, reflecting the region's strengths and the estate's sustainable ethos.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Asian
Game
Poultry
Description
Crafted by Peregrine as a second label, Saddleback Pinot Noir 2022 distils Central Otago's famed Pinot character into a bright, approachable style. Grapes are sourced from certified organic vineyards in Gibbston, where cool temperatures and rocky soils foster lively fruit and balanced tannins. Fermentation is wild, with partial whole bunch inclusion, followed by maturation in seasoned French oak barrels for subtle structure and integration. Bottled under Stelvin at 13.5% abv, this Pinot shows vibrant cherry, plum and wild herb aromas, underpinned by notes of spice and earth. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and supple, combining juicy fruit with silky tannins and Otago's hallmark acidity. This wine is ready to enjoy now, whether paired with grilled poultry, roast pork, or mushroom risotto, and delivers consistent value and drinkability, reflecting the region's strengths and the estate's sustainable ethos.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Asian
Game
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Asian
Game
Poultry