Two Paddocks The Major General Pinot Noir 2022

Name: Two Paddocks The Major General Pinot Noir 2022
SKU: TP-PN-22-MAJO-R
Availability: InStock

$575

Two Paddocks The Major General Pinot Noir 2022
Central Otago, New Zealand

A blend of three sub-regions, Alexandra 19%, Gibbston 39% and Bannockburn 42%. Hand harvested and sorted, 62% whole bunch pressed. The wine had 12 months of elevage (post fermentation maturation) in French oak barrique, 24% new wood, before being blended and then spent a further 6 months maturing in stainless steel before bottling

Alc. 13%

Bottle Size: 750ml

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SKU: TP-PN-22-MAJO-R Categories: Central Otago, New Zealand, Organic and Biodynamic Wines, Organic Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Two Paddocks Wines, Vegan Friendly Tag: Two Paddocks Wines

Founded in 1993 by the proprietor, Sam Neill, Two Paddocks consists of four small estate vineyards in Central Otago. Typically, these sites are blended to produce the flagship Two Paddocks Estate Pinot Noir. However, in outstanding seasons, winemaker Dean Shaw also crafts a limited top tier barrel selection and creates an ‘uber Two Paddocks’. Sam has named this rare Central Otago combination, The Major General, in remembrance of his Great Grandfather, Brigadier General Charles Triscott, CMG DSO CB.

“My Great-Grandfather served most of his life in India and took part in the relief of Khandahar and the conquest of Burma. He looked staunchly formidable with his handle bar moustache and my Grandfather had to pluck up his courage and ask for his beautiful daughter’s hand in marriage. He also loved to entertain and I like to think he would have enjoyed this assemblage named in his honour.” – Sam Neill, Proprietor

Winery Profile

TWO PADDOCKS WINES – Central Otago

Two Paddocks is a small family owned and operated wine producer in Central Otago, headed by proprietor Sam Neill. Started in 1993 with modest ambitions, Two Paddocks have established themselves with well-crafted Pinot Noirs year on year, using grapes sourced from their three vineyard sites with varying terroirs and microclimates.