Novum
Novum produces wines from Marlborough, New Zealand's South Island, where cool maritime conditions shape distinctive expressions of classic varieties. The winery's Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have been assessed by major critics including Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff. Marlborough's reputation for precision and intensity finds particular expression in Pinot Noir, where the region's diurnal temperature swings encourage complexity and structure. The Chardonnay similarly benefits from the region's ability to ripen fruit while preserving acidity and mineral definition. Both wines reflect the technical demands of South Island viticulture—where cool nights and variable seasons require careful site selection and vineyard management. Novum's focus on these two varieties positions the winery within Marlborough's core identity, where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay demonstrate the region's capacity for wines of depth and refinement.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Advocate