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.
A sense of site and vintage at the center of the bouquet with a soil smoke of mineral and sandy stone then core fruit scents of raspberry and plum. On the palate, a dry wine with an abundance of red berry flavours, cranberry and dried spices, a finer layer of wood smoke and flinty lees reductive moments. Dry, savoury, well-made and quite lengthy on the palate, there's a satin touch before the impact of tannins and acidity take over. Well made with best drinking from 2027 through 2037+.
- 95 pts Cameron Douglas MS
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 James Suckling
Expressive ripe berry, cherry and seared bacon aromas lead into a concentrated and intense palate with a compact core of fruit, violet and very finely measured oak. The ripe, coffee-ish tannins arrive late and build across the back-palate, giving a satisfying chew to the otherwise decadent fruit. Already well-balanced, this is a classical style which will go the distance. 2025–2036.
- 93 pts Stephen Wong MW