Winery & Vintage Info
Winemaking Notes
The Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2023 is crafted under the guidance of master winemaker Anthony Walkenhorst, who describes himself as the 'guardian of flavour', creating wines that are vibrant, authentic, and crisp. The Kim Crawford philosophy on making good wine is simple: focus on flavour, and this wine showcases that commitment with its lifted red berry fruit aromas with dark cherry notes, complemented by savoury undertones and spicy oak. Anthony has been influenced by New Zealand's unique natural beauty and uses it to inspire wines with robust, fruit-driven flavours that accentuate a gentle and natural character, and the 2023 Pinot Noir exemplifies this approach with its ripe, dark berry flavours of blackberry and black currant dominating the palate. Subtle hints of oak help to fill out the palate and add depth to the overall experience, whilst the wine displays beautiful integration between fruit intensity and oak influence, with the ripe dark berry flavours providing immediate enjoyment whilst the savoury undertones add complexity and interest. Ultimately, Anthony aims to let the original flavour of the grapes shine through in every glass of Kim Crawford, and the 2023 Pinot Noir achieves this goal with its vibrant aromatics, dark red colour with excellent clarity, and satisfying, well-balanced finish that reflects the wine's concentration and quality New Zealand fruit.
Regional Character & Philosophy
The Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2023 showcases the exceptional quality of New Zealand Pinot Noir, with the country's unique natural beauty inspiring wines with robust, fruit-driven flavours that accentuate a gentle and natural character. The wine's lifted red berry fruit aromas with dark cherry notes, complemented by savoury undertones and spicy oak, speak to the cool-climate character and distinctive terroir of New Zealand, where the focus on flavour and the commitment to letting the original flavour of the grapes shine through creates wines that are vibrant, authentic, and crisp. Master winemaker Anthony Walkenhorst's role as 'guardian of flavour' ensures that the 2023 vintage displays the beautiful integration between fruit intensity and oak influence that defines the Kim Crawford style, with the ripe, dark berry flavours of blackberry and black currant providing immediate enjoyment whilst the subtle hints of oak add depth and complexity. The wine is ideal for cellaring one to five years, allowing it to develop further complexity whilst maintaining the vibrant, fruit-driven character that makes Kim Crawford wines so appealing. The 2023 Pinot Noir is perfect on its own or with food, pairing beautifully with herb-crusted racks of lamb, mushroom risotto, roast duck, and a range of other dishes, showcasing the versatility and quality that comes from New Zealand's unique natural beauty and the winemaking philosophy of focusing on flavour and letting the original character of the grapes shine through in every glass.
