St. Helena Estate Pinot Noir, Canterbury

Description

St. Helena Estate Pinot Noir is made from 100% Pinot Noir fruit sourced from the Canterbury wine-growing region of New Zealand.

About St Helena Wines

Sitting just north of the City of Christchurch in the rich tapestry of New Zealand’s Canterbury wine growing region is the St Helena Wine Estate. Founded in 1978 by the Mundy family, the vineyard takes maximum advantage of the region’s long, warm summers and dry autumns. Canterbury is an ideal climate for producing some of the best premium grapes the Southern Hemisphere has to offer. The result is a stunning selection of wines produced from the winery’s 20 hectare estate. As well as wines from Canterbury, the estate also has contracts with growers in Marlborough for premium quality Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer grapes. As well as St Helena wines, the company also produce the ENZED and Flying Kiwi brands.

A Canterbury Pinot Noir Pioneer

In fact, St Helena is acknowledged as the pioneer in establishing premium Pinot Noir for New Zealand. Owners Robin and Bernice Mundy and award-winning winemaker Alan McCorkindale are passionate in their dedication to producing exceptional fruit and wines from the vineyard and the continuing development of Canterbury as one of New Zealand’s finest wine-producing regions.

St. Helena Estate Pinot Noir Vinification

The Pinot Noir for this wine were macerated on skins for one week prior to fermentation which is in small open vats using natural yeast strains and hand plunging to provide gentle extraction of colour and tannin. Upon completion of fermentation, the wine was matured in barrels for 9 months prior to release.

Canterbury Pinot Noir

Canterbury Pinot Noir, from New Zealand’s South Island, is celebrated for its elegant and expressive character. Grown in the region’s cool-climate terroir, with free-draining soils and long sunshine hours, these wines often display vibrant red fruit flavours like cherry and raspberry, alongside subtle earthy and herbal notes. Wineries in Waipara and Banks Peninsula produce Pinot Noirs with fine tannins, bright acidity, and a silky texture, making them versatile for food pairing and highly regarded among wine enthusiasts.