Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"A celebration of two blocks of mature Pinot Noir from the Mt Maude Vineyard. As the name suggests, the blocks face opposite directions. Made in a different style – 100% whole cluster, clone 10-5, often only one pigaege during the ferment – definitely a unique winemaking twist on Pinot production. A bewitching perfume, paler in colour yet full, luscious and complex. Love it or hate it, this Pinot Noir certainly creates some debate.
Complex heady aromas / truffle / violet / mushroom / richness & depth / subtle tannins / seamless"
David Walker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, October 2025 (2024 Vintage)
"Maude East Meets West Pinot Noir 2024 comes from the parcels either side of what is saved for the Mt Maude Reserve. Carbonic maceration gives a blocky, funky brightness that starts in the herbal perfume then pervades the palate. Has some attack on the palate, before settling into more width and generosity."
Reviews for the 2023 vintage below…
Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas, October 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Varietal, fruity, taut and dry. Aromas and flavours of spiced red cherries and raspberry, there’s red licorice note and fine savoury core. Dry with firm, yet polished tannins, plenty of acidity drives through the fruit flavours and accentuates the tannins. Great phenolics, mouthfeel and finish with a cola quality, velvet touch and lengthy, dry finish. A wine to watch. Best from 2027 through 2035++."















