Walnut Block

Marlborough Pinot Noir and cool-climate whites from New Zealand's South Island.

Walnut Block operates in Marlborough, New Zealand's South Island, where cool-climate conditions shape wines of precision and minerality. The winery's portfolio centers on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Viognier—grapes that thrive in the region's long growing season and diurnal temperature swings. The Nutcracker Pinot Noir, the flagship red, draws from Marlborough's reputation for producing Pinot with silky tannins and bright acidity. The Chardonnay reflects the region's capacity for stone fruit complexity and subtle oak integration. The Nutcracker Viognier, a white varietal less common in New Zealand, demonstrates the winery's willingness to explore beyond regional convention. Wines from Walnut Block have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Decanter, and Falstaff.