Little Goat Creek Pinot Noir 2024 is a concentrated, flavour-packed organic Pinot Noir from the heart of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley — ripe cherry and dark fruit flavours flow through the wine with hints of oak, a fine tannin structure, soft mouthfeel and good length. Sourced from organic vineyards where low crop levels produce small, concentrated berries with thicker skins and greater flavour, crafted by winemakers Chris Darling and Bart Arnst with over 30 years of combined winemaking experience across France, Greece, Czech Republic, Australia and New Zealand.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Little Goat Creek Pinot Noir 2024 presents a bold, deep ruby colour with excellent clarity — the hallmark of a concentrated organic Marlborough Pinot Noir sourced from low-cropped vineyards where small berries and thicker skins deliver greater colour, flavour and depth. Rich and immediately inviting in the glass.
Aroma
Ripe cherry and dark fruit lead the aromatics with a vibrant, concentrated generosity — the organic vineyard management and low crop levels building a natural resistance to the elements and producing fruit of exceptional flavour intensity and purity. Hints of oak add a gentle, integrated complexity and warmth that frames the dark fruit character with elegance and depth. A nose of genuine Marlborough character and organic fruit expression.
Palate
Ripe cherry and dark fruit flavours flow through the palate with a juicy, concentrated richness — hints of oak add a soft, integrated warmth, while the fine tannin structure and soft mouthfeel deliver a wine of genuine elegance and approachability. Good length on the finish with a satisfying depth and concentration that speaks eloquently of the Wairau Valley’s long summer days, cool nights and organic viticulture. This wine will drink well anytime.
Pairs With
A natural match for savoury canapés, red meat dishes and winter salads — equally outstanding alongside roast lamb, beef bourguignon, duck confit, mushroom risotto or a classic New Zealand cheese board. The ripe cherry, dark fruit, oak and fine tannin character make this one of the most versatile and rewarding organic Marlborough Pinot Noirs available. Serve at 16–18°C. Enjoy now or cellar with confidence.
