2024 Novum Pinot Noir, Marlborough
$48.99
94 Points – Stephen Wong, The Real Review
Classically proportioned and intricate pinot noir with very finely detailed cherry and raspberry fruit wrapped in layers of manuka wood smoke, cinnamon, new leather and seed spice. The tannins are ripe and sleek, highlighting the long, mid-weight flavours right across the palate, finishing with a persistent violet note. A little youthful austerity on the finish bringing minerality to the fold.
In Appearance : Medium dark ruby with youthful purple hue
On the Nose : The nose shows classic red fruits and florals with a background of spice and warm cedar. Cranberry and sweet cherry notes combine with leather and dark chocolate.
On the Palate : The palate has a warm fruit entry; a fine tannin structure, savoury and herb notes and hints of pomegranate juice which together
combine to give character. The acidity is balanced and the wine carries to a soft, lingering, nuanced finish. This is a poised, elegant and layered Pinot Noir with dark-red berry fruit, florals and herbs wrapping a fine structured core.
Cellar : 6-9 years
Alcohol : 13.5%
Residual Sugar <1g/L
Novum
Brainchild of Will and Rachel Hoare, Novum is a boutique Marlborough project defined by single-site precision, low intervention, and a clear-eyed vision of varietal clarity.
Will’s family were among Marlborough’s very first contract grape growers and still own around 40-hectares of vineyards on land purchased in 1978.
Novum focuses on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah from carefully chosen single sites rather than mass-produced blends. The label’s name comes from the Latin “novum,” meaning “new,” reflecting a modern, detail‑driven approach to classic varieties.
Novum Wines leave a lasting impression — distilled, articulate, and shaped by intent rather than expectation.
