Tinpot Hut Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 2020

Tinpot Hut is a boutique winery founded by winemaker Fiona Turner and her husband, viticulturist Hamish, in the early 2000s. Their Blind River vineyard, known as their "Home Block," is situated in the Awatere Valley sub-region of Marlborough, New Zealand. The name "Tinpot Hut" pays homage to a historic mustering hut in the remote hills between the Wairau and Awatere Valleys. The winery focuses on producing expressive, small-lot wines that capture the unique character of Marlborough's cool-climate terroir. WINEMAKER: Fiona Turner FARMING: Sustainable practices; hand-harvested fruit from low-yielding vines VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir TERROIR: Grapes sourced from estate vineyards in Blind River, Awatere Valley; alluvial soils with clay and sand; cool maritime climate with significant diurnal temperature variation VINIFICATION: Fermented with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks; gentle extraction methods to preserve delicate aromatics AGING: Matured in French oak barrels (app