Aprentis Of Devotus Pinot Noir 2024 from Devotus on the Martinborough Terrace is a beautifully pure, small‑batch single‑vineyard pinot – fragrant, finely structured and all about site rather than winemaking tricks. This 2024 Aprentis of Devotus Pinot Noir typically shows lifted blackcurrant, violet and cassis alongside red cherry, wild strawberry and redcurrant, with hints of thyme, warm earth and flinty river‑stone minerality from those gravelly terrace soils.

On the palate it’s bright and poised – juicy red berries and blackcurrant glide over fine, dusty, graphite‑like tannins, with fresh red‑currant acidity and a subtle line of savoury spice and conserve‑like depth. The style is low‑intervention, organically grown and hand‑crafted in tiny quantities, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in quality French oak to give texture and length without heaviness, promising 5–7 years of graceful development.

I’d be lining Aprentis Of Devotus Pinot Noir 2024 up with duck (roast or Peking), roast lamb, char siu, miso‑glazed salmon or eggplant, mushroom risotto and herb‑roasted chicken – dishes that let those perfumed fruits and fine tannins really sing. It’s a stellar choice if you want an elegant, terroir‑driven Martinborough pinot with real personality and a strong sense of place.