Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir 2025

VINEYARD
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At the heart of this Pinot Noir is Terra Sancta’s Mysterious Diggings vineyard, planted
in 1999 with six different clones, all on their own roots. One of the highest altitude
vineyards in Bannockburn, Central Otago, it sits at 300 metres above sea level. The
combination of elevation, northern aspect, steep slopes, multiple clones, original
rootstock and sandy soils, consistently yields Pinot Noir of purity and vibrancy.
VINTAGE
Spring began warm and wet, with strong early growth, before a rare frost on 3
November cut yields across the region. Our sheltered sites fared better than most,
though yields were reduced. From mid-November to February, a long drought set in,
testing the vines with months of intense dryness. The deep roots of our old vines
proved their resilience, producing fruit of striking quality. Harvest commenced on 25
March and unfolded slowly over six weeks, allowing exceptional selectivity in
picking. The fruit that arrived was beautiful: concentrated, flavourful, and full of
energy. The resulting wines show vivid character, depth, and balance.
VINIFICATION
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Like all Terra Sancta Pinot Noirs, it is crafted with minimal intervention and organic
winemaking to create a wine of genuine character and soul. Fermented with 100%
native yeast and with aging in neutral French oak barrels, it develops subtle texture
and inviting spice on the finish, whilst capturing the vibrancy of the fruit. Bottled at
Terra Sancta both unfined and unfiltered.

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