2022 Pemper Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Wither Hills, New Zealand

Marlborough’s Wither Hills is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine sub-regions — and Pinot Noir is where it truly shines. The 2022 Pemper Pinot Noir is a beautiful expression of what this cool-climate region does with the world’s most demanding red grape: elegant, silky, and layered with the kind of red fruit and earthy complexity that makes you want to linger over every sip. A Pinot Noir that punches well above its price point and delivers genuine pleasure from the first pour to the last.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Translucent ruby with aromas of fresh cherry, raspberry, dried rose petal, and a hint of forest floor and subtle spice. On the palate, it’s light-to-medium bodied with silky, fine-grained tannins, flavors of red fruit, earthy complexity, and a clean, elegant finish. Marlborough Pinot Noir at its most approachable and most inviting.

• Origin – Wither Hills, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
• Producer – Pemper; Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal – Pinot Noir (100%)
• Style – Dry red wine
• ABV – 13.5%
• Certification – N/A

Food Pairing

Marlborough Pinot Noir’s silky tannins and bright red fruit make it one of the most food-friendly reds you can pour. This Pemper pairs beautifully with roasted duck, grilled salmon, and herb-roasted chicken. The earthy notes make it a wonderful companion for mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, and wild mushroom dishes. Also excellent alongside lamb chops, aged cheeses, and a well-curated charcuterie board. This is the red wine for people who think they don’t like red wine — approachable, elegant, and endlessly food-friendly.

• Pairs well with: Roasted duck, grilled salmon, herb-roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, lamb chops
• Also great with: Truffle pasta, aged cheeses, charcuterie, wild mushroom dishes, grilled vegetables
• Serve at: 55–60°F — slightly cool to preserve the delicate aromatics; decant 15 minutes

Occasion

This is your everyday Pinot Noir — the bottle that works for weeknight dinners, casual entertaining, and gifting the red wine lover who appreciates elegance over power. A beautiful introduction to New Zealand Pinot Noir for anyone who hasn’t yet explored this style, and a reliable crowd-pleaser for guests who already love it.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Marlborough’s Wither Hills sub-region, named for the sun-drenched hills that frame the southern edge of the valley, produces Pinot Noir of exceptional elegance and varietal character. The region’s cool nights, warm days, and free-draining soils create ideal conditions for producing Pinot Noir with the silky texture and bright red fruit that defines the variety at its best. Pemper is a Marlborough producer crafting wines that showcase the region’s extraordinary terroir with precision and care — delivering genuine quality at an accessible price point.

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