Product description
Te Kano, meaning ‘The Seed’ in Maori, is more than just a winery—it’s the heart of a family’s dedication to the land, rooted in Central Otago’s breathtaking landscape. This boutique, family-owned vineyard specializes in crafting small-batch, artisanal Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris.
The Lloyd family believes that what we plant today will blossom for generations to come. Driven by their passion for sustainability and rejuvenation, they follow organic practices, nurturing their estate-grown fruit from vine to bottle with meticulous care.
Te Kano’s wines celebrate the distinctiveness of three iconic Otago subregions—Bannockburn, Northburn, and Waitaki—each sip reflecting the unique terroir of its origin. It’s more than wine; it’s a celebration of nature, legacy, and craftsmanship.
Rich and creamy with spiced stone-fruit flavours, savoury lees complexity and tight balancing acidity which manages to just hold the otherwise broad palate together. A mid-term proposition with a lot of weight on the finish. 2024-2032.
- 93 pts Stephen Wong
A flavorful, spicy pinot that shows notes of mushrooms, tea leaves, red berry fruit and cloves on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, fleshy and delicious, with powdery tannins that spread across the palate. Excellent concentration and length, with smoky hints at the end. Drink now or hold. Screw cap.
- 94 pts Cameron Douglas