Seresin Leah Pinot Noir

Marlborough, New Zealand

Biodynamic Marlborough Pinot Noir from the Southern Valleys sub-region — the coolest, most structured part of Marlborough. Wild fermentation with 20-30% whole-bunch inclusion; 12 months in French oak (30% new); unfined. Dark cherry, dried rose petal, forest floor, and gentle spice. The Southern Valleys fruit delivers more structure and depth than Wairau Valley — a Marlborough Pinot of genuine complexity and elegance. Silky tannins and a long, mineral finish.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Seresin Leah's biodynamic Marlborough Pinot bridges the duck and cherry; the estate's own cherry reduction echoes the glass
• main: Seresin Leah's Marlborough Pinot bridges the native pepper lamb; a biodynamic wine for NZ's finest lamb tradition
• starter: Seresin's Marlborough Pinot Noir works beautifully with roasted beetroot — the wine's dried rose and red cherry character mirrors the sweet earthiness of beetroot while the goat's cheese provides the acid-softening contrast the wine's tannins need.
• casual: Seresin Leah's earthy Pinot bridges the mushroom arancini; the biodynamic wine's soil character suits the earthy risotto rice
• main: Seresin Leah's single-vineyard character belongs with the estate's own quail; a biodynamic farm pairing of wine and game bird
• starter: Seresin Leah's biodynamic depth bridges the wild venison tartare; organic farming and wild game share an earthen character
• cheese: Seresin Leah's Pinot fruit bridges the Kikorangi blue and cherry jam; a biodynamic NZ Pinot for a NZ blue cheese classic