Two Paddocks

Central Otago Pinot Noir

9.058 ratings
9.114 pro ratings
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Steven Richardson

Sam Neil purchased a vineyard in New Zealand with his Jurassic Park earnings in 1993 - the result is this fine Pinot Noir. I encountered it in London, UK oddly enough, where a statue of Jeff Goldblum was just erected near the Tower bridge. This is not a coincidence - “Life, uhh...” Wine finds a way.

Sam Neil purchased a vineyard in New Zealand with his Jurassic Park earnings in 1993 - the result is this fine Pinot Noir. I encountered it in London, UK oddly enough, where a statue of Jeff Goldblum was just erected near the Tower bridge. This is not a coincidence - “Life, uhh...” Wine finds a way.

1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

What do you do when in Queenstown on a four day religious holiday weekend and nearly all the cellar doors are closed today? You drive 50 minutes out of town to the Clyde Food & Wine festival. The Two Paddocks is lean bodied with lighter red fruits and understated minerality.

What do you do when in Queenstown on a four day religious holiday weekend and nearly all the cellar doors are closed today? You drive 50 minutes out of town to the Clyde Food & Wine festival. The Two Paddocks is lean bodied with lighter red fruits and understated minerality.

Apr 16th, 2017
Stephen Mathews

Thank you David and Frances!!!

Thank you David and Frances!!!

Sep 10th, 2015
Keith Crump

2008 pretty good Pinot 2008 does that sort middle palette explosion not just muted fruit some earth notes then just sort hangs there like sparkling glow worms a very kiwi experience

2008 pretty good Pinot 2008 does that sort middle palette explosion not just muted fruit some earth notes then just sort hangs there like sparkling glow worms a very kiwi experience

Aug 30th, 2021
Keith Crump

Lots of deep earthy flavours in this bottle. Very cool

Lots of deep earthy flavours in this bottle. Very cool

Jun 24th, 2021
Jan de Weerd

Central Otago makes just the most fantastic Pinots and Two Paddocks ranks with the best. This Pinot had a lot of dark red fruit layered in this rich mineral, earthy background that is so typical for this region. Well balanced, great finish.

Central Otago makes just the most fantastic Pinots and Two Paddocks ranks with the best. This Pinot had a lot of dark red fruit layered in this rich mineral, earthy background that is so typical for this region. Well balanced, great finish.

Apr 17th, 2021
Ted
9.4

Bad ass wine. Cherry, toast, fresh herbs and orange. Tannins are there but it is smooth. Might be the oldest bottle I have had with a screw top. Very good

Bad ass wine. Cherry, toast, fresh herbs and orange. Tannins are there but it is smooth. Might be the oldest bottle I have had with a screw top. Very good

Mar 19th, 2021
James K

So funky. Plus prior notes.

So funky. Plus prior notes.

Feb 7th, 2020
James K

Clean, linear, light red fruits. Cola nose. Textbook.

Clean, linear, light red fruits. Cola nose. Textbook.

Jan 19th, 2020
Nancy Strother

Crystal cruise recommended restaurant with fabulous wines and food.

Crystal cruise recommended restaurant with fabulous wines and food.

Feb 22nd, 2018