Mirae Vineyard Pinot Noir by James Suckling 2024 (750ml)

The debut New Zealand release from James Suckling’s Mirae Vineyard marks an extraordinary start — a wine of quiet confidence and depth, shaped by the guiding hands of Helen Masters and viticulturist Marco Simonit.

From vines planted in 1986, this Pinot Noir opens with lifted aromatics of wild cherry, redcurrant, and rose petal, layered with fine spice, dried herbs, and subtle forest floor. The palate is poised and finely woven — a balance of purity and structure, where supple red fruit glides over silky tannins and a long, mineral thread.

There’s a graceful energy to the wine — transparent and vibrant — speaking clearly of its Martinborough origins yet expressing something distinctly its own: precision, texture, and quiet power. The oak is seamlessly handled, framing the fruit without intrusion.

With its old-vine depth, organic farming, and meticulous craft, this inaugural release sets a remarkable tone for what’s to come from Mirae — a Pinot Noir of refinement, purity, and promise.