New Zealand Organic Wine Awards 'Sustainable Vineyard of the Year' 2024
Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"The First Paddock is the much loved original Two Paddocks vineyard. Planted in 1993, it is now one of the older blocks in Central Otago. Superbly situated in the midst of upper Gibbston, planted in carefully selected Burgundian clone pinot noir vines and meticulously tended. Soil foundations are derived from the surrounding mountainous schist and windblown loess, but higher rainfalls over the millennia have resulted in increased fertility in these blocks.
Forest floor, redcurrant and Asian spice aromatics give this wine a distinctive Gibbston Valley character. Smooth velvety tannins immerse the pallet with great elegance and poise."
Rated Outstanding & 96/100 Cameron Douglas MS, November 2025 (2022 Vintage)
"Fabulous bouquet with a very bright, lively and fruit centric bouquet. Layers of red berries and stone, some savoury ideas then wild red flowers, clay then lees and barrel spice with a gentle smoky quality. Youthful and complex. Dry, taut, textured and delicious with core red berry flavours, ripe dark cherry , clove and vanilla, some nutmeg and toasty wood flavours. Tannins deliver a definitive power, lots of polish and impact while the acid line carries flavours and freshness. A delicious wine, best on its own. Drink well from today though best from 2028 through 2036+."
96/100 JamesSuckling.com (2022 Vintage)
"Lively, racy and driven, this pinot noir impresses with its aromas of fresh strawberries, forest berries, stones, forest floor and orange blossoms. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins. Refined texture and character, with juicy fresh fruit and a vivid finish of length. From organically grown grapes."


















