The Hillside Haven Pinot Noir 2023 is sourced from a high-elevation site near Anakie (254m above sea level), where quaternary basalt over granite soils support D2V5 vines planted in 1998. The wine is hand-picked and wild-fermented with around 50% whole bunches, then matured in 50% new French oak and bottled un-fined and unfiltered. The 2023 vintage was cool, wet, and low-yielding with a long growing season that delivered finely balanced wines with bright acidity and elegance after a warm late-summer finish.