Central Otago is home to New Zealand's largest high country sheep stations. The original shepherds who worked these stations have moved on, yet their spirit remains. The Last Shepherd celebrate these men with this Central Otago Pinot Noir. Medium ruby red, exhibiting vibrant dark berry aromas with hints of spice and smoke. The palate is rich and savoury with dark cherry and plum fruit characters with fine supple tannins, hints of pepper and spice and a savoury oak finish.

Blending the Maude Pinot Noir is one of their favourite and most important tasks. Each year, the magical blend from the Poison Creek and Mohawk Hill vineyards changes. Maintaining the pedigree of the Maude Pinot Noir is absolutely critical; but achieving this requires flexibility with both the blend as well as the technique as both vary with each vintage. However, not every bunch fits in, leaving them with some surplus yet superior parcels. Meet The Loner. Drink with friends.

Right in the heart of the magical Waihopai Valley, a million miles from anywhere, lies The Ned, one of Marlborough's most famous peaks. The Ned Pinot Noir - Delicious aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry liquorice and dried oregano with a fragrant all spice lift. The fleshy, sweet-fruited palate boasts opulent tannins, notes of smoky French oak and a long juicy finish.

The flagship wine of Two Paddocks, this organically grown Pinot Noir is a barrel selection crafted from the estate's four Central Otago vineyards, each contributing its own distinctive character. Fragrant red fruits, dried herbs and warming spice lead into an elegant, finely textured palate with remarkable poise and persistence. A beautifully balanced expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir, it is rewarding in its youth and promises even greater complexity with careful cellaring.

Crafted only in exceptional vintages, Two Paddocks Proprietor's Reserve The First Paddock Pinot Noir is a rare single-vineyard expression from the estate's original Gibbston Valley vineyard, planted in 1993. Aromas of forest floor, redcurrant and exotic spice lead into a beautifully poised palate, where smooth, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit create remarkable depth and elegance. Reflecting the unique character of one of Central Otago's oldest Pinot Noir sites, this is a refined and distinctive wine with impressive structure, persistence and a long, silky finish.

A thoughtful and expressive wine sourced from the Fusilier Vineyard in Bannockburn, named in honour of Sam Neill's father, Major Dermot Neill of the Royal Irish Fusiliers. Planted entirely in 2000, this north-facing vineyard sits on rolling terraces at the western end of Felton Road, with deep alluvial soils of silt, sand and schist-derived gravel contributing to its distinctive character. Aromatically brooding and intriguing, the wine reveals dark, layered notes while remaining elegant, fragrant and fresh at its core. Bold yet finely balanced, it is a beautifully poised expression of this exceptional Central Otago Pinot Noir site.

Aromas of dark cherry and plum, along with floral violets notes. The palate is rich and generous, showing dark plum and savoury complexity leading to a silky smooth finish.

Lifted aromas of ripe cherries and spice lead this wine. The palate is soft and generous with delicate primary fruit characters of wild berries shadowed by subtle toasty oak.

Established in 1994 and named after the landmark Wither Hills range that borders the vineyards, the Wither Hills expert team grow and craft expressive wines New Zealanders know and trust to represent quality. Wither Hills Pinot Noir is full of dark wild berry fruits, alluring spice and subtle earthy undertones with ripe fruit tannins. Best matched to darker, gamey meats like lamb and venison, this is the wine for Sunday family get togethers.

Ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex and powerful wine. It has a perfumed nose of darks fruits, violets and liquorice with a hint of spice. Ripe berry, plum, cherry and chocolate show on the palate with a long sweet fruit finish. A great example of one of the best Central Otago Pinot Noirs. Drinking fantastically well now and will develop and cellar for several years.