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2023 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir

Cult status alert! 94 points from Bob Campbell MW and from one of James Suckling’s most awarded Pinot producers. Bannockburn fruit, smooth oak and a rounded palate - Burgundy feel, without the Burgundy price. 

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Cult status alert! 94 points from Bob Campbell MW and from one of James Suckling’s most awarded Pinot producers. Bannockburn fruit, smooth oak and a rounded palate - Burgundy feel, without the Burgundy price. 

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The Real Review 94

Tasting Notes

Medium ruby in the glass. The nose is lifted and clear, with brambles, violets and fresh red berries leading the way. There is a darker edge too, sitting between black cherry and plum, with a quiet savoury note underneath. On the palate, this is classic Bannockburn Pinot Noir. Bright red fruits come first, followed by stone fruit, spice and a gentle mineral thread. The mouthfeel is full without feeling heavy. Tannins are fine but present, coating the palate and giving shape through the finish. Natural acidity keeps everything fresh and drawn out. It is composed, expressive and very much tied to place, showing both fruit purity and the depth that comes from old vines.

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A bottle of 2023 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir 750ml Red Wine
A bottle of 2023 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir 750ml Red Wine
  • A bottle of 2023 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir 750ml Red Wine
  • A bottle of 2023 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir 750ml Red Wine
A bottle of 2023 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir 750ml Red Wine
A bottle of 2023 Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir 750ml Red Wine

Tasting Notes

Medium ruby in the glass. The nose is lifted and clear, with brambles, violets and fresh red berries leading the way. There is a darker edge too, sitting between black cherry and plum, with a quiet savoury note underneath. On the palate, this is classic Bannockburn Pinot Noir. Bright red fruits come first, followed by stone fruit, spice and a gentle mineral thread. The mouthfeel is full without feeling heavy. Tannins are fine but present, coating the palate and giving shape through the finish. Natural acidity keeps everything fresh and drawn out. It is composed, expressive and very much tied to place, showing both fruit purity and the depth that comes from old vines.

Product Highlights

Terra Sancta’s Estate Pinot Noir is the clearest snapshot of their Bannockburn vineyards. Drawn from the same vines that produce the estate’s prized single block wines, it brings together fruit from across the property, with the oldest vines setting the tone.

The 2023 vintage leans into freshness and detail. Early picking preserves natural acidity, while wild fermentation and careful oak handling allow the site to speak without distraction. Ten months in a mix of barrique and large format oak adds texture rather than flavour, keeping the focus firmly on fruit, structure and place.

In the glass, it sits squarely in the Central Otago wheelhouse. Red berries, plum and spice are backed by a savoury, mineral edge that reflects the Felton Road side of Bannockburn. The palate has weight and shape, with tannins that gently grip and carry the wine through a long, composed finish.

Overall rating: 4.3333335 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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2023 Terra Sancta Pinot Nior

"Paired with crispy skin duck breast. It’s a bit on the light side compared with Roaring Meg. Nice cherry flavours and a delicate nose."

— Monica C. (4/5)

Good mainstream CO Pinot

"A lot better than the Mysterious Diggings this vintage, worth the extra money, more structure and complexity. Lovely."

— Brian H. (5/5)

Good value

"Easy drinking"

— Barry R. (4/5)

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