Country: New Zealand / Central Otago
Variety: Pinot Noir
Winery: Two Paddocks / The Fusilier Proprietor’s Reserve
In marginal climates, what a difference a vintage can make. The 2015s from proprietor Sam Neill (yes, the actor) are a big step up from the 2014s. This bottling, from the Bannockburn subregion, offers bold notes of black cherries, plum and cola. It’s a rich, ripe and powerful wine, with a long, intense finish that bodes well for cellaring. Drink now–2025.