Two Paddocks - 2022 - Two Paddocks The Fusilier - 750 ml.

Two Paddocks The Fusilier is a single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Bannockburn in Central Otago, New Zealand, crafted with a clear focus on precision, purity and age-worthiness. Sourced from a notable site and made in small quantities, this bottling showcases the hallmark vivid red-fruit profile of Otago — cherry, red currant and plum — layered with whole-bunch spice, dried herbs and a saline, savory thread that gives the wine its energy. The palate shows finely powdered tannins and a lifted acidity that provide balance and graceful length; it’s lightly filtered to preserve texture and aromatic detail. Critics have rewarded the wine handsomely: scores in the mid-90s emphasize its floral, stemmy lift, silky tannin frame and lingering delicacy. The Fusilier sits comfortably between immediate drinkability and medium- to long-term cellaring, making it equally well suited to careful drinking now or to slow development in the cellar for several more years. Given its refined structure and herbal-savoury complexity, it pairs beautifully with roast duck, lamb, mushroom-forward dishes and a range of game meats. For collectors and enthusiasts who favor a polished, terroir-driven Pinot with both precision and personality, The Fusilier is an elegant expression of Bannockburn’s concentrated fruit and cool-climate finesse.