Coal Pit Tiwha Pinot Noir 2021

Coal Pit is a family vineyard, owned, operated and cherished by Rosie Dunphy and her family. It’s located in the stunning Gibbston Valley of Central Otago and is known for its high-altitude vineyards. They have been producing elegant, complex and bold wines there since 2006 - wines which reflect the region’s distinctive climate and schist-based soils and which showcase the best of the region.

Their focus on regenerative farming and reforestation further highlights their dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship. And it’s one of the few single vineyards in Gibbston where the grapes are grown, handpicked and crafted into wines on site.
The Coal Pit name is derived from the historical area in the nearby mountain ranges which provided the early pioneers, musterers and gold miners with coal.

The Pinot Noir grapes were hand-harvested between 6th – 23rd April 2021, at Coal Pit’s organically farmed vineyard, planted on glacially formed schist-based soils. The grapes were partially destemmed, with approximately 20% left as whole bunches in the ferment to enhance complexity and tannin structure. Fermentation was carried out using 100% wild yeasts. The wine was aged for 10 months in French oak, of which 28% was new. Bottling was 23rd February 2022, followed by 18 months bottle ageing before release.