Wine Region: Central Otago, New Zealand

Grape: Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes

Matured in French oak barrique for 8 months, with 7% new oak, the Unravelled is a light-bodied and finely structured Pinot Noir. The 2019 has lovely balance, with red plum, rhubarb and raspberry coulis notes, as well as hints of liquorice and clove. We enjoy this as our everyday drinking wine. Soft, plush, delicious.

About the Winery

Barbara and Steve Green planted a block of land on the shores of the yet to be filled Lake Dunstan in 1994. Their knowledge was academic, with some practical experience as enthusiastic consumers. The carefully watched and guided vineyards have used sustainable grapegrowing and winemaking since the early days, and in 2008 embarked on the path to organic production, becoming fully certified 3 years later.

Each vintage there has been some refinement and change. A development of Chardonnay in the cool climate style. Rieslings - there are now 3 - with individual characters expressing fruit, racy acidity, and varying levels of sweetness. Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc with barrel fermentation adding texture and complexity. And, of course, Pinot Noir in styles that range from readily approachable to those demanding to be cellared.

Carrick has always been about place. The name derives from the gold mining town and the mountain range to which Carrick looks. The wines are of Central Otago and its subregion, Bannockburn. Carrick's own vineyards are nestled around the winery and every effort is made to allow the wines to express their place and their providence.