More a study in texture than fruit, Oraterra's Blanc de Noir is built around the interplay of ripe Pinot Noir, gently handled Pinot Gris and extended maturation in clay. Bottled with a fine natural spritz to preserve freshness and energy, it opens gradually in the glass, revealing layers of white florals, savoury nuance and a silky, composed palate. 
Contemporary in approach yet deeply connected to place, it reflects a growing confidence in Martinborough's ability to produce wines that defy easy classification

Founded in Martinborough by acclaimed winemaker Jaco van Schalkwyk, Oraterra is built around the idea that great wine should express not just site, but season, texture and feeling. Working with carefully farmed vineyards and a thoughtful, low-intervention approach in the cellar, Oraterra focuses on wines of detail and nuance rather than power. Fermentations are often spontaneous, vessels are chosen for texture as much as flavour, and each wine is crafted to capture a specific sense of place and vintage. The result is a collection of wines that feel simultaneously precise, expressive and distinctly Martinborough.