Pinot Noir 2020

The palate is fruit driven but light to the touch with crushed bramble fruits, pink grapefruit and underlying herbal notes.

Excellent with beef, duck, cheese, pasta with tomato sauce, pork, and vegetarian dishes.

Best served at 15 – 18°C.

Ellie Bartow, daughter of one of the Ten Sisters, and her husband Dennis now manage the family’s wine business. “Ten Sisters is named after the ten King daughters, who have one brother. My mother is the fourth oldest. She, my grandmother and I launched Ten Sisters, with some help from the rest of the family (brother included!). Our wine label was designed by my mum". "Our Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from a single vineyard, allowing the terroir its full expression. We also give more developing time than most others from Marlborough, which creates complexity, weight on the palate and aging potential – along with bringing out the delicious fruit favours. Our vineyard and winemaking facilities are certified as sustainable", says Ellie.

The Ten Sisters and their brother are fourth-generation New Zealanders and their ancestors were among the first settlers of the southern tip of the South Island of New Zealand. Their parents, Robert and Mary King, were both born in Invercargill, the southernmost city in the country. After Robert returned from World War II, he bought 750 acres of wild, uncultivated land and, over many years, created a beautiful farm. He and Mary would eventually have 11 children, only one a son. As their family grew and children and grandchildren lived abroad, the family would often have reunions around the world, travelling together and sharing and developing their love of food and wine. Later in life, Robert and Mary moved to the sunniest part of New Zealand, Marlborough, and planted a 4 hectares of vineyard on their land, fulfilling their longtime dream. A single vineyard located in the prime wine-growing portion of renowned Marlborough, flanked by golden hills and blue mountains.

• Vegan - Practising (Uncertified)

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From the rolling landscapes of Marlborough, New Zealand’s most celebrated wine region, Ten Sisters has carved out a reputation for producing Sauvignon Blanc of exceptional quality. Established in 2005, the vineyard spans four hectares entirely dedicated to vines, ensuring every inch of land is focused on nurturing grapes of the highest calibre.

At the heart of Ten Sisters’ philosophy is a simple but powerful commitment: quality over quantity. By deliberately limiting yields, the team ensures that every harvest produces fruit of remarkable intensity and character. This meticulous approach is complemented by a dedication to sustainability, with certification from Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand—one of the world’s leading environmental stewardship programmes.

Sustainability here is more than a checklist; it’s woven into the way the vineyard is managed. Judicious use of treatments, careful soil management, and responsible energy use reflect the estate’s understanding that great wine begins with healthy land. The bottling facility’s carbon-neutral status further reinforces a proactive stance toward reducing environmental impact.

Winemaking is guided by a low-intervention ethos, allowing the purity of Marlborough fruit to shine. Extended lees contact for Sauvignon Blanc enhances both complexity and mouthfeel, creating wines that are as refined as they are expressive.

With a female-led ownership and management team, and strong connections to the local community, Ten Sisters pairs exceptional winemaking with an equally strong sense of social responsibility. As they look ahead, the goal remains clear: to keep producing world-class wines that honour both their craft and the land that makes it possible.

Red | Still | 75cl | 13.5% ABV