CARRICK UNRAVELLED Pinot Noir 2022

From Bannockburn’s organically certified Towan Vineyard and Cairnmuir Terraces, the 2022 Carrick ‘Unravelled’ is the estate’s most approachable and earliest-drinking Pinot Noir. It reflects Carrick’s philosophy of minimal intervention, hand-crafted winemaking, and deep respect for the land—practised since converting to full organics in 2008. The name, inspired by the Carrick Bend knot on the label, symbolises a loosening of ties—an easy-drinking Pinot for everyday enjoyment. carrick Unravelled Pino…unpn22-tasting-note

A blend of nine different parcels, each hand-picked between 20–31 March 2022, fermented with indigenous yeast, and incorporating 29% whole bunch to enhance spice and texture. Maturation took place over eight months in seasoned French oak before bottling in early 2023. The result is a Pinot Noir that is light on its feet yet layered, with purity of fruit and gentle complexity. unpn22-tasting-note

(Variety Planting Map of Carrick)

Tasting Note
The nose offers fresh dark-skinned cherry, wild forest berries, raspberry and strawberry, lifted by rose petals, fine lees complexity, and dried herb hints. The palate is silky and light-bodied, with chalky tannins, a bright acid line, and soft oak spice weaving through the red fruit core. Balanced and quaffable, it’s a wine that invites another glass. carrick Unravelled Pino…

Small-Batch Detail

• Region: Bannockburn, Central Otago

• Vineyards: Towan Vineyard & Cairnmuir Terraces (estate-grown, certified organic)

• Harvest Dates: 20–31 March 2022

• Fermentation: Indigenous yeast, 29% whole bunch

• Maturation: 8 months in seasoned French oak

• Alcohol: 13.5% | Acidity: 5.8 g/L | RS: <2 g/L

• Production: 4,620 x 6-bottle cases

• Cellaring: 2024–2030

• Farming Certification: Biogro Organic & SWNZ Sustainable

Expert Review
⭐ Cameron Douglas MS

“Pristine bouquet of ripeness and variety… chalky tannin texture, red berry fruits, contrasting acidity, raspberry, strawberry, cherry, rose, and fine lees complexity. A lovely lighter-weight expression with spice and soft oak complexity. Well made and ready to drink from mid to late 2025 through 2030+.” carrick Unravelled Pino…

FinePinot Note
An organic, early-drinking Central Otago Pinot Noir with bright red fruit, gentle spice, and silky texture. Perfect for relaxed meals—stone-grilled pizza with prosciutto, rocket and buffalo mozzarella, or a simple charcuterie board.