Perched high in the hills overlooking Marlborough's Awatere Valley, Loveblock feels a world away from the agricultural hustle and bustle below. Kim and Erica Crawford acquired this wild patch of land in 2008 and have turned their organic farm into a haven of biodiversity. It is here they make a Sauvignon Blanc of constrained elegance and texture. While in Central Otago, Kim and Erica farm five different clones of Pinot Noir on their 9-hectare 'Someone's Darling' vineyard, planted on sand over schist close to Bendigo, in the warmer climes of this most southerly wine region.

Loveblock Pinot Noir wine is a deep, dark crimson colour with a nose full of big, ripe black cherry and smoky notes with hints of mushroom peeking out from behind the fruit. The mouth is full of fleshy black plum, with layers of cherry and sweet berries that play on the palate and dance with notes of violet.

Country: New Zealand 
Region: Central Otago 
Grape: Pinot Noir 100% 
Volume: 75cl 
ABV: 13.5% 
Vintage: 2016
Suitable for Vegans: Yes 
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes