Te Pā, Westhaven 2021

te Pā is a Māori family estate rooted in Marlborough’s Wairau Bar, one of New Zealand’s oldest coastal settlements. The family farms sustainably, drawing on generations of guardianship of land and sea. Their vineyards lie on alluvial soils close to the coast, yielding wines of clarity and poise. The 2021 Westhaven Pinot Noir reveals aromas of red cherry, cranberry, and violet lifted by notes of spice and forest floor. The palate is silky and focused, with layers of red fruit, savoury herbs, and fine, chalky tannins. Subtle oak lends warmth and polish, while fresh acidity drives length and balance. Graceful and complex, it captures Marlborough’s modern Pinot style: pure, textural, and effortlessly refined.