We're excited to have some fantastic new North Canterbury Pinot back in store.  The region is comparably cool and sheltered, with limestone and clay under the vines, and it tends to produce a savoury, mineral style that sits closer to Burgundy than to the ripe, fruit-forward end of New Zealand Pinot.

Dom Maxwell, New Zealand Winemaker of the Year in 2018, was previously longtime head winemaker at Greystone, and now makes some of the region’s most sought-after Pinot under his own Forager label. Potager is his more affordable second label, made with the same hands-off approach including wild ferment and no use of new oak. This is the inagural Pinot Noir on the label, and we think it's both great value, and a great example of the region.

Tasting Notes

Fresh cherry and strawberry on the nose. On the palate it’s dry and energetic, with firm tannins, a strong backbone of acidity and a mineral finish. Youthful and accessible now, it will also reward more time in the cellar. Pair with roast chicken or mushroom pasta.

Vegan friendly.