Burn Cottage ‘Burn Cottage Vineyard’ Pinot Noir Central Otago 2021

96pts Decanter

From the biodynamically farmed home vineyard in Lowburn. A lively and complex character. Lavender, thyme, blueberry, cherry and pomegranate with earth, spice and a dense mineral vein. A lovely sappy, tonic-like vitality that belies the serious core of dense savoury fruit beneath. Very charming. Time will only deepen the layers to explore.

“The 2021 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir is alive and energetic, svelte and composed. As I write this, I am sitting at the bottom of the Burn Cottage Vineyard in Lowburn, looking up the rows. This is a mineral, nuanced expression, with graphite and white tea, pomegranate pearls, raspberry licorice, rosehips and crushed pink peppercorns. This is what I came here for. It’s thrilling, lacy, delicate and focused. Exciting wine, exciting drinking. It sits on the palate nicely—evenly weighted, and it spools through the long finish… yes! 13.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork.” 96 pts The Wine Advocate