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Terra Sancta's Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir 2024 has been named No. 4 in James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of the World 2025.
James and his wife Marie Kim-Suckling visited the Bannockburn producer in October, and the critic described the vineyards in his report as "among the most beautiful I've ever seen, with organic and regenerative viticulture".
James and his team tasted more than 45,000 wines from 18 countries, with Terra Sancta one of only two New Zealand wineries in the global Top 100 Wines, alongside its Felton Road neighbour, Felton Road wines.
Terra Sancta co-founder and vigneron Mark Weldon says the ranking is "recognition of our remarkable vineyards and a dedicated team focused on expressing the soul of Bannockburn".
Fellow founder Sarah Elliott says hosting the couple at Terra Sancta was a privilege.
"James Suckling's visit affirmed what we believe - that great wines begin with great vineyards."
jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/top-100-world-wines-2025-a-bow-tie-on-bordeaux
Internationally renowned wine critic James Suckling was visiting New Zealand recently when he fell in love with a Pinot Noir vineyard in Martinborough and bought it, according to Don Kavanagh, writer for Wine Searcher.
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