Wairau River Pinot Noir 2023 from Wairau River Wines in Marlborough’s Spring Creek, Home Block and Sam Rose vineyards glows with ruby vibrancy and savoury elegance – a cool-climate family estate pinot bursting with wild berry richness and subtle oak spice from basket-pressed finesse and 10 months in French barriques. This Wairau River Pinot Noir 2023 delivers generous texture and poised structure perfect for Adelaide game feasts.

Lifted ripe cherry, raspberry and spice aromas surge from the glass with forest floor earthiness, leather and bramble whispers revealing classic Marlborough complexity and depth. The soft generous palate floods with wild berries, savoury complexity and elegant tannins gliding to a rich, structured finish of balanced persistence and finesse.

Grill it with wood-fired duck breast, confit quail or wild mushroom risotto – its earthiness and structure embrace game with commanding poise. It thrives alongside charcuterie platters, venison tartare or aged gouda, making every Marlborough occasion a compelling showcase of this refined pinot.