Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir 2025
After the remarkable success of the 2024 vintage - ranked #4 Wine in the World, #2 Best Value Globally, and #1 in the Top 100 Wines of New Zealand by James Suckling - demand surged, and it sold out quickly. We now bring you the 2025 vintage.
Crafted from vineyard to bottle by Terra Sancta, this 100% Bannockburn Pinot Noir embodies the character of our highest altitude site, the Mysterious Diggings Vineyard. At 300 metres above sea level, vines rooted in sandy soils produce fruit of remarkable clarity and vibrancy. Fermented with 100% native yeasts, our focus is on preserving the natural energy and beauty of the fruit. The result is a pure, expressive Pinot Noir — vivid, balanced and alive with the character of Bannockburn.
At the heart of this Pinot Noir is Terra Sancta’s Mysterious Diggings vineyard, planted in 1999 with six different clones, all on their own roots. One of the highest altitude vineyards in Bannockburn, Central Otago, it sits at 300 metres above sea level. The combination of elevation, northern aspect, steep slopes, multiple clones, original rootstock and sandy soils, consistently yields Pinot Noir of purity and vibrancy.
Wild mushroom and thyme risotto with shaved parmesan, or herb crusted salmon with charred broccolini.
Bright ruby in colour, lifted aromatics of violets and rose intertwine with raspberry, red cherry and a hint of nutmeg.
The palate is layered with vibrant red berries and cherry, alongside subtle blue fruit and cocoa. Silky fine tannins and fresh acidity create balance and flow, leading to a lingering cherry finish with delicate spice. Balanced, expressive and engaging, this is a joyful Pinot Noir.
