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2019 Te Kano Blanc de Noir
$27 NZD inc. GST
A fresh and mineral wine made entirely from Pinot Noir. Minimal skin contact ensures the very palest blush while expressing flavours of stone fruit, peach, white flowers and spice.
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Vintage
Spring and Summer were cooler and wetter than usual, with the long ripening period allowing flavours to build in intensity while retaining freshness and vibrancy.
Vineyards
The Eliza vineyard forms the backbone of this unique wine, with bright fresh acids and delicate flavours and aromas. The heavy clay and alluvial gravels of this block lend themselves to bigger bunches and berries, yielding juice with just the faintest touch of pink, and ultimately a brilliant, pale wine with just a hint of blush. Fruit from our Jerome vineyard lends fruit intensity and structure.
Varietal
100% Pinot Noir, clones Abel, 115 and 5.
Winemaking
Hand picked grapes were delicately whole bunch pressed using a long and gentle pressure to ensure the minimum of colour was extracted from the skins. A very cool and long fermentation in stainless steel was used to preserve the delicate aromatics and elegant structure typical of this wine, while a period of time on light lees built mid palate texture and depth.
Cellaringnow to 5+ years
ServingServe at 8-10°C
Technical Data
pH3.35
TA7.34
Residual Sugar2.1g/l
Brix23
Alcohol14% v/v
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| Single/Case | Case of 6, Single Bottle |
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2019 Te Kano Rosé
$27 NZD inc. GST
Pale salmon in colour, this dry Rose shows aromas of pink grapefruit, watermelon and peach. An initial burst of fresh watermelon and raspberry leads into a crunchy medley of pink grapefruit, red apple and passionfruit. A tightly poised, powerful and zesty rose, finishing fresh, dry and finely textured.
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Vintage
Spring and Summer were cooler and wetter than usual, with the long ripening period allowing flavours to build in intensity while retaining freshness and vibrancy.
Vineyards
The Jerome and Eliza vineyards were chosen for this Rose, to capture the unique character of each site. The structural, driven character of Jerome contrasted perfectly with the vibrant fruit notes and generosity of Eliza, to deliver a wine that is serious and complex.
Varietal
100% Pinot Noir, clones 5, 6, Abel and 113.
Winemaking
100% hand harvested and whole bunch pressed. A long, cool fermentation in stainless steel was used to preserve freshness and aromatics.
CellaringDrink now
ServingServe at 8-10°C
Technical Data
pH3.34
TA6
Residual Sugar3.8g/l
Brix23 to 23.8
Alcohol14.0% v/v
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2019 Te Kano Pinot Gris
$27 NZD inc. GST
A concentrated Pinot Gris with quintessential aromas of stone fruit, pear and spice. Honeysuckle and melon mingle with flavours of peach, pear and spice, while a fine boned acidity ensures a fresh, crisp finish.
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Vintage
Spring and Summer were cooler and wetter than usual, with the long ripening period allowing flavours to build in intensity while retaining freshness and vibrancy.
Vineyards
100% Jerome vineyard. The characteristic structure and bright fruit flavours of the Jerome vineyard are well suited to Pinot Gris. Naturally low in vigour, the sandy soils produce smaller than usual berries with intense flavours and a hint of phenolics, making for a structured and complex example of a classical varietal.
Varietal
100% Pinot Gris, clones Selection Ovaille and 40A.
Winemaking
100% hand harvested and whole bunch pressed. A long, cool fermentation in stainless steel was used to preserve freshness and aromatics, with lees contact post fermentation to build mid palate texture.
CellaringDrink now to 5+ years
ServingServe at 8-10°C
Technical Data
pH3.42
TA5.36
Residual Sugar6.2g/l
Brix22
Alcohol13% v/v
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| Single/Case | Case of 6, Single Bottle |
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2018 Te Kano Chardonnay
$35 NZD inc. GST
A refined and elegant Chardonnay with aromas of white peach, citrus and flint. Ripe peach, pineapple and nectarine flavours expand into complex biscuit and toasty oak, finishing crisp and dry.
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Vintage
Spring and early Summer were extremely hot and dry. A late season period of cool weather slowed ripening, allowing additional time for flavour development in the weeks before harvest.
Vineyards
The Jerome vineyard is home to our Chardonnay. The wines made from this vineyard are defined by the devigourating influence of Jerome’s sandy soils. Small, intensely flavoured bunches ripen evenly on the North facing slopes, while the characteristic fine mineral acidity lends structure and finesse.
Varietal
100% Chardonnay, Mendoza clone.
Winemaking
Carefully selected and hand harvested fruit was whole bunch pressed to French oak barrels for fermentation. 10 months in barrel allowed mid palate complexity to build over time, while the use of partial malo-lactic fermentation has retained minerality and poise.
CellaringDrink now, cellar to 2027.
ServingServe at 10-11°C
Technical Data
pH3.49
TA5.73
Residual Sugarnil
Brix23.0
Alcohol14.0% v/v
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2018 Te Kano Pinot Noir
$49 NZD inc. GST
A supple and complex Pinot Noir with aromas of mocha and bright berry fruits. Generous ripe plum, red berry and cherry flavours, combined with dark savoury notes of dried herb and spice, create a wine that is both expressive and elegant.
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Vintage
Spring and Summer were extremely hot and dry. A late season period of cool weather slowed ripening, allowing additional time for flavour development in the weeks before harvest.
Vineyards
Fruit from the Jerome and Eliza vineyards have both contributed to this wine, each lending their unique character to the final blend. Jerome’s dark brooding tannins provide mid palate structure, while the supple plush characters typical of Eliza bring elegance and depth.
Varietal
100% Pinot Noir, clones Abel, 115, 777, 667, 943, 6.
Winemaking
Hand picked Pinot Noir grapes were destemmed in spearate batches, with a 15% wholebunch component used to add complexity and structure. Fermentation with indigenous yeast was following by 12 months of maturation in new and older French oak barriques.
CellaringDrink from 2020 to 2030.
ServingServe at 16°C.
Technical Data
pH3.64
TA5.35
Residual Sugarnil
Brix21-25
Alcohol14% v/v
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| Single/Case | Case of 6, Single Bottle |
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Te Kano Discovery Pack
$200 NZD $175 NZD inc. GST
Description
A mixed 6 pack of Te Kano Blanc de Noir, Rosé, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Kin Pinot Noir and Te Kano Pinot Noir.
2017 Kin Pinot Noir
$29 NZD inc. GST
We believe in the beauty of connections at Te Kano. Between family and friends, wine and food, grapevines and the soil. Our Estate vineyards are testament to this, with organic practices and an extensive Kōwhai rejuvenation project strengthening the web of ecology and our links with
the land we love.
Description
Vineyard Region
Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand
Vintage & Winemaking Notes
The 2017 grape harvest was short and intense, with a cooler start to Spring and a warm golden Autumn. From our Estate vineyards in Bannockburn, fruit was handpicked and fermented in vineyard parcels. Maturation in French oak barrels took place over the following 10 months before blending and bottling of selected batches.
Tasting Notes
Kin showcases the cherry and berry fruit which is so characteristic of Central Otago. Generous fruit is wrapped in layers of vanilla and spice, with elegant fine grained tannins rounding out the finish. Made with immediate appeal and early drinking in mind, it will still reward patient cellaring, with additional complexity developing over time.
Food Match
Delicious on it’s own, Kin will enhance meals with mushrooms, red meats and game birds.
Technical Data
pH3.66
TA5.53
Residual Sugar<1g/l
Alcohol13.5% v/v
Additional information
| Single/Case | Case of 12, Case of 6, Single Bottle |
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Te Kano Wines
Te Kano seeks to highlight the very best expression of site and season.
A hand selection from vineyards and barrels, they are often produced in extremely limited quantities.
Kin by Te Kano
Kin by Te Kano is a quintessential expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir. Made with sustainably farmed grapes from our Estate vineyards, Kin references the family ownership and Kowhai regeneration project that stand at the heart of our philosophy and provides an easy drinking and delicious introduction into the Te Kano range.
Elegance & sublime nature
Like all who come to Central Otago, the Lloyd Family fell in love with the almost other-worldly beauty and unpretentious quality of the land and lifestyle.
More‘Te Kano’ (Maori for seed) celebrates the lone surviving Kowhai tree affectionately known as ‘Old Man Kowhai’ on the Northburn slopes above Lake Dunstan — on land Te Kano Estate calls home. Committed to rejuvenating the land and a sustainable future through re-planting and excellent stewardship. Te Kano is for those who appreciate the rarest combination of layered elegance and sublime natural quality. Te Kano Estate comprises three vineyards, all under the careful guidance of Estate Manager Nick Hunter – Northburn, ‘Jerome’ and ‘Eliza’. The latter two are named after beloved family members and are located in Bannockburn. The Northburn site, purchased in 2015, is currently under development.
Cellar Door
Experience
Hidden in our Eliza Vineyard on Felton Road, our Cellar Door is cantilevered out into the landscape, gifting us dramatic views of the Kawarau River, Cromwell Basin and the mountains beyond. Our guests can enjoy beautiful new perspectives of our Central Otago environment while tasting wines that come from this incredible place.
Specialising in Pinot and Chardonnay, all our current wines are available for tasting. From April we will be serving platters showcasing local delicacies and wine by the bottle or glass. Come enjoy Te Kano’s hospitality and get into a Central Otago state of mind.
You’ll find our Cellar Door on ‘ The Golden Mile’ at 92 Felton Road (just 50m on the right beyond Mt Difficulty).
Opening hours
Summer hours
To minimise the spread of the Covid-19 virus the Cellar door is currently closed.
Ph 03 928 6951
experience@tekanoestate.com
You’ll find our Cellar Door on ‘The Golden Mile’ at 92 Felton Road (just 50m on the right beyond Mt Difficulty).
Bios
People
Proprietor
Rhonda Lloyd
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Rhonda’s love of New Zealand began with her marriage to a New Zealander and an immersion into his culture. Both truly global citizens, they have lived, worked and travelled from London to New Zealand, and everywhere in between.
Passionate about Central Otago’s wines and environment, Rhonda’s vision has fuelled a unique vineyard and environmental restoration project at Northburn, with an unwavering desire to leave a positive legacy for their two daughters and the generations to come.
Winemaker
Dave Sutton
After obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Viticulture and Winemaking in 2005, Dave set out to explore the world of wine. Initially working as a viticulturalist in Marlborough and South Australia, he then worked winery harvests in the USA, Chile, Spain, Germany, France, Ukraine, Australia and around New Zealand.
A Central Otago vintage in 2010 opened his eyes to the potential in the region, and he spent the next 6 years working with some of the best fruit in the area, before joining Te Kano and the Lloyd family on their journey. His broad range of experiences have left him with an open mind and a soft touch, a desire to let the site express itself and allow the fruit to shine.
Estate Operations Manager
Nick Hunter
Nick has led an illustrious career on his journey to Te Kano. Originally from Marlborough, wine is in his blood and is an integral part of his identity. He has worked in every level of the wine industry from planting and developing small vineyards for the benefit of his family and others, to managing large scale operations across multiple regions.
Nick brings a love of wine, a passion for organics and sustainability, and a positive outlook to the team. His role as Estate Operations Manager sees him directing and guiding the daily operations across our 3 vineyards, as well as leading the native planting and regeneration projects that form the heart of our Northburn site.
Cellar Door Manager
Coco Yu
A passionate wine enthusiast, Coco has dedicated herself to acquiring wine knowledge and sharing it with others since graduating from Lincoln University in 2017. Several harvests around New Zealand gave her a unique insight into the production of premium wines, and working in some of the countries best cellar doors in North Canterbury, Waiheke Island and Central Otago have rounded this out with a passion for sharing fantastic wine experiences with others.
Coco’s energy and charm mean that our guests arrive as customers and leave as friends.
Vineyards
Northburn
6 Middleton Road, Northburn
This 88 hectare site was purchased in 2015, with planting taking place between 2016 and 2019. With vineyard area standing between 211 and 323 meters above sea level, and with a wide variety of terrain and soils, there is huge potential for the expression of unique terroir.
Standing guard at the top of the property is a lone 400 year-old Kowhai tree – affectionately known as ‘Old Man Kowhai’. Seed from this tree is being nurtured and spread across the site along with other species native to the area.
The first harvest from Northburn will be the 2019 vintage, and the site is the spiritual home for Te Kano, with plans to base all operations from there in the future.
Neighbours include Cloudy Bay, Misha’s Vineyard and Northburn Station to the east.
Jerome
32 Paterson Road, Bannockburn
Named after the matriarch of the Lloyd Family, it stands 261m above sea level.
The aspect, slope and low vigour soils combine to deliver berries and bunches that are small, uniformly ripe and concentrated in flavour.
The Jerome wines have a firm, structured line of tannin at the core, with bright berry fruits giving lift. This characteristic comes through particularly when made into rose style wines, allowing the winemaker to capture bright lifted fruit notes while retaining a structured mineral line to the palate.
Defined by smallish, compact bunches, the Pinot Noir fruit shows bright red berry notes and firm, tightly structured tannins. Similarly, the Pinot Gris shows great generosity and concentration, delivering a very powerful and aromatic wine.
Eliza
92 Felton Road, Bannockburn
Named after the youngest children in the family, Eliza ranges in elevation from 199m to 225m above sea level.
The fruit off this site is characterised by larger berries and bunches, with fresh acidity and lighter, more supple tannins than the inlet side of Bannockburn. It lends itself to the classic Bannockburn style of juicy fruits and savoury dried herb when made into Pinot Noir.
The Abel clone is especially well suited to the production of Blanc de Noir, as it keeps its acidity through the ripening process. This allows the winemaker to seek out those riper peach and pear flavours while retaining the crisp, refreshing acidity that makes this wine so elegant. The naturally lighter coloured fruit delivers very pale, clean juice during pressing and fermentation and lends itself to the style.
Our story
Cellar Door summer hours
To minimise the spread of the Covid-19 virus the Cellar door is currently closed.
Ph 03 928 6951 | experience@tekanoestate.com
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