Winery notes (2025 Vintage)
"Our third Viognier, grown at Skypunch, a small 0.46 hectare block on the slope just south-west of Home vineyard in Waipara Valley. Calcareous clay underfoot, certified organic, farmed with biodynamic and regenerative practices, and picked by hand on 31 March.
White gold hue. Aromas of melon, lemon pith, peach blossom and cedar. The pallet is soft end enveloping with a fine salivating finish. Flavours of nectarine, baked apricot frangipani and almond meal. Saline and umami flavour length.
This is an unfiltered wine with small amounts of sediment. Please allow the bottle to stand and settle before pouring. Decanting will allow maximum expression of aroma and purity of fruit to emerge. Drink now to 2035.
Hand harvested grapes were whole bunch pressed over a 4 hour press cycle. The juice was settled for 48 hours, then racked to barrel. No additions were made except vineyard derived yeast propagated from a vineyard starter from the Skypunch vineyard. Juice was fermented in three 500L tight grained French casks (5 years old). The wine matured on fermentation lees and went through full malo-lactic fermentation in early spring. The barrels were racked after 12 months and allowed to settle on fine lees for a further 3 months in tank then bottled. No fining or filtration. Contains sulphites. 40ppm Sulphur Dioxide added at bottling."
Reviews for previous vintages below…
94/100 Jamie Goode, WineAnorak.com, November 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"First vintage, 15 months on lees and then time in bottle before release. Low yield per vine, made it like Chardonnay. Just two barrels. Next year hope for enough to use puncheons. This is a beautiful expression of Viognier with pear and peach fruit, a touch of apricot, and some focus on the palate. It has flavour but it’s not fat. Beautiful example of Viognier."
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Black Estate is a family-owned winery located in the North Canterbury region of New Zealand, known for producing some of the country's finest cool-climate wines. Founded by the Naish family, the winery is situated in the Waipara Valley, a region renowned for its limestone-rich soils and ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and other varietals.
At Black Estate, the focus is on creating wines that reflect the unique terroir of their vineyards, with minimal intervention in the winemaking process. The winery is certified organic and biodynamic, with a commitment to sustainable farming practices and preserving the health of the land for future generations.
Black Estate produces a range of wines, including single-vineyard and blended varietals, each with its own distinct character and flavour profile. The Pinot Noir is a standout, with a delicate balance of fruit and spice, while the Chardonnay showcases the region's minerality and bright acidity. Other notable wines include the Chenin Blanc, Riesling, and Syrah, each displaying the signature elegance and complexity of Black Estate's winemaking style.
Visitors to Black Estate can enjoy tastings at the winery's cellar door, set against a stunning backdrop of rolling hills and vineyards. The winery also has a restaurant where guests can savour farm-to-table cuisine paired with Black Estate's acclaimed wines.
Black Estate is a must-visit destination for wine lovers and foodies alike, offering a unique and unforgettable experience in the heart of New Zealand's Waipara wine country.
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