Kākano is the more experimental, texture-focused expression of Moko Hills Pinot Noir. Whole bunch fermentation, wild yeast and old oak take centre stage, creating a wine that's less about fruit purity and more about shape, savouriness and detail. Expect wild berries, dried herbs, spice and an earthy, schist-driven edge, wrapped around fine tannins and a long, quietly complex finish. A Pinot for people who enjoy finding something new in the glass every time they return to it.

Perched high in Bendigo, Central Otago, Moko Hills is the small, single-vineyard project of winemaker Donald van der Westhuizen. The philosophy is refreshingly simple: farm thoughtfully, intervene as little as possible, and let the site do the talking. Hand-harvested fruit, wild fermentations, gentle extraction and patient élevage produce wines that feel distinctly of place, capturing both the rugged beauty and surprising delicacy of this elevated Central Otago landscape. Tiny production and meticulous attention to detail have quietly earned the wines a cult following among those in the know.