The 2021 Luna Estate Blue Rock Pinot Noir is a refined Martinborough Pinot Noir that reflects the distinctive limestone and clay soils of the Blue Rock vineyard. Crafted in a cool-climate New Zealand style, the wine combines dark cherry fruit, savoury complexity and silky tannin structure with impressive balance and freshness. Matured in French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered, it shows both purity and texture.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and fine tannins, delivering flavours of black cherry, plum and raspberry layered with baking spice, earthy notes and subtle florals. The texture is supple and polished, with restrained oak adding depth without overpowering the fruit. The finish is long, savoury and finely structured, showing both elegance and underlying power typical of Martinborough Pinot Noir.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent Pinot Noir for customers who enjoy cool-climate reds with savoury detail, silky texture and layered complexity. The Blue Rock vineyard produces a slightly richer and more approachable expression while retaining freshness and structure. Drinking beautifully now and capable of evolving further over the next 5–8 years. Ideal with roast duck, mushroom dishes, grilled salmon or charcuterie.
