Mud House Single Vineyard Claim 431 Pinot Noir 2022 from Central Otago’s Bendigo sub‑region is a polished, single‑vineyard Pinot that delivers serious bang for buck, combining ripe New Zealand fruit with cool‑climate finesse. It’s medium‑bodied, silky and thoroughly modern in style.

In the glass, expect bright cherry, raspberry and dark berry notes, layered with plum, baking spice, hints of dried herbs, rose petal, vanilla and a touch of earthy minerality and wood smoke. The palate is elegant and layered – ripe red and dark fruits, sweet dried herbs and savoury oak notes over fine, velvety tannins, cool‑climate acidity and a long, refreshing, gently spicy finish.

Mud House Claim 431 Pinot Noir 2022 is a terrific food wine – think roast duck, coq au vin with creamy mash, pork belly, mushroom risotto or herby roast chicken. It’ll also shine with grilled salmon, charcuterie or a simple pesto pasta, where its elegant structure and bright fruit really sing at the table.