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Central Otago.

One grape we teach is grown in Central Otago.

Pinot Noir

Climate

Cool continental inland South Island. Schist soils. Highest Pinot Noir altitude in NZ.

Style

Higher extraction than Burgundy. New oak more prominent. Firmer tannin. Age-worthy at top level.

Tell

Dark cherry and plum, thyme and dried herb, firm grippy tannin, schist mineral

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