Low yields of small bunches with low berry numbers translate into the richest Pinot Noir. Stonier's Reserve is noteworthy for it's purity of fruit, reflecting the virtue of older vines. Stonier take a holistic approach to viticulture, minimal inputs and irrigation by rainfall, encouraging the vine's natural defence for disease control, hand pruning and picking. The choicest estate grown parcels are vinified in small, open fermenters, most components are treated to an extended skin maceration, a small portion being whole bunch fermented. Upon completion, the wine is pressed into a combination of new and prior use French oak barrels for completion of malolactic and extended maturation with a minimal interference before bottling.