2018 saw us join forces with a new grower in New Zealand, the Tutton family at Waipara West, to the north of Canterbury in the South Island. Running along the Waipara River, on north-facing stony terraces, the vineyards benefit from warm winds from the north-west and the gorgeous extended summers and autumns allow the fruit all-important hang-time to develop deep flavours and balance. Their Pinot Noir has deliciously fresh strawberry notes, herbed and spiced, with a lovely floral touch and fine, ripe tannins – it would give many a Burgundian a run for their money.