Loveblock Organic Pinot Noir 2022

Loveblock Wines, founded by Erica and Kim Crawford, is a flag bearer for organic, and sustainable winemaking in New Zealand, and for being responsible for the health of the land and community for future generations.

It’s an approach which the owners are passionate about, and which extends to their winemaking philosophy too. They make ‘clean, true wines’, which reflect balance, finesse, and a sense of place without excessive manipulation.

As a result, Loveblock’s wines tend to be softer, more elegant, and subtle, setting them apart from many of their regional counterparts. And for Erica and Kim, this is a creative journey too, making wines without the pressures of conformity. For them, it’s never a sacrifice on wine quality – it’s an exploration of taste.

Grapes were machine harvested with a destemming harvester in April. At the winery, the fruit was pumped straight to the tank, without crushing. After a five-day cold soak, the must was warmed to 20°C and fermentation commenced on its own wild yeast. The wine then underwent full malolactic fermentation in tank. A portion of the wine was aged on oak. After eight months of maturation, the wine was stabilised, sterile filtered and bottled.