Gold Medal – New Zealand International Wine Show 2025
This vineyard is located in the Queensberry sub-region near Luggat at the head of Lake Dunstan. The gravelly soils give the wine a mineral character which winemaker Sarah-Kate described as ‘blackberry on a dusty road’. Sinewy and fine and a wine that seems to be a bit of a sleeper to watch develop over a few years in the bottle.
Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"From the Poison Creek Vineyard in Queensberry / 280m elevation / planted in 2003. The name refers to the pure mountain stream that provides the water vital to the growth of this vineyard planted on an ancient and very free draining river terrace. Clone 5 / 30% whole cluster / 32 days maceration – perhaps the most refined of the 4 single vineyard Pinot Noirs. Inky, blackcurrant vine and violet aromas – a sinewy and structural frame with remarkable line and length."
David Walker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, October 2025 (2024 Vintage)
"Maude Poison Creek Pinot Noir 2024 shows bright ruby in the glass. The bouquet is super spicy and floral, with a pop of fruit. Solid graphite-flecked tannins and juicy acidity. Driven and energetic, with excellent length in the palate."































