Discover the Timeless Allure of a 22-Year-Old Pinot Noir
Step into the world of our meticulously aged Pinot Noir, a symphony of nuanced flavours and delicate aromas that rival the elegance of a distinguished Grand Cru. Over two decades of devoted craftsmanship and natural evolution have culminated in this ethereal masterpiece.

Immerse yourself in its multi-layered complexity and the exquisite fragrance of a wine that has reached its pinnacle. This is not merely a bottle, it is a rare glimpse into the essence of fine winemaking, available only as part of our exclusive Library collection.

Experience one of the most exceptional and limited treasures from Hans Herzog.

Vintage 2002

Another wonderful growing season bringing in perfectly healthy finely balanced fruit.

Hans’ Winemaking Comments

The ideal long ripening period of the 2002 vintage produced a very elegant, ruby-coloured, and generously warm Pinot Noir that is already approachable. Juicy layers of sweet raspberries and spicy strawberries can be found throughout its satiny-textures personality. Medium bodied, with an outstanding depth of fruit, this is a lush wine with a ripe and long, supple finish. Selective hand picking at the beginning of April with the beautiful berries 5 minutes later processed in our winery.

Original Tasting Notes

Huon Hooke in The Sydney Morning Herald:

During the Wellington Pinot Noir conference in January, Marlborough winery Herzog was one of the most talked about new names. One rumour was that guest speaker Michel Bettane, widely regarded as France best taster and critic, said Herzogs 2002 Pinot was the best he tasted in New Zealand. It took a while, but I finally got to taste it and I share Bettanes enthusiasm. It is a fine, natural tasting Pinot, not deeply coloured but very complex, with the kind of length you rarely see in pinot on this side of the world.

Technical Data

Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Clones

Pommard clones UDC5; Dijon clones 114, 115, 667, 777; Swiss clone 10/5

Alcohol

14%

Residual Sugar

<1g/L

Ageing Potential

20+ years

Food Matching Suggestions

Pasta, Veal, Beef. Mature cheeses