ROCKBURN ESTATE Devil's Staircase Pinot Noir

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SKU:
4332799
UPC:
9421902445286
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Rockburn started as the hobby of Richard Bunton in 1991. He planted a few hectares of vineyard in the then pretty much unknown area of Central Otago. In 2005, Malcolm Rees-Francis the winemaker, arrived from Felton Road where his skills immediately reaped the rewards when he won the Elite Gold Medal and the Young Antipodean Winemaker of the Year award. Following an ecological philosophy, the vines are sustainably cultivated and the estate holds the Sustainable Wines of New Zealand certification. This is a very exciting new arrival on the world Pinot Noir stage; quite simply Rockburn is one of the very best producers of Pinot Noir in New Zealand.

The Devil's Staircase wines are inspired by the winding road leading from Queenstown to Kingston along the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Rockburn takes its name from the rugged, rock-strewn, burn scarred landscape of Central Otago. Located on the 45th parallel, Rockburn shares a climate that is similar to Burgundy. These Central Otago vineyards are surrounded by mountains to the west, whose seaward slopes are rainforest, receiving 5,000mm of rain per annum. To the east is a barren, moon-like landscape that receives less than 25mm or rain a year. Situated between these extremes, lie the Rockburn vineyards, which are producing Pinot Noir of stunning quality.

The grapes were carefully selected and fermented with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The fermenting wine spent 18-25 days on the skins, which imparted colour, flavour and structure. Partial malolactic conversion took place resulting in a softer texture. The wine was matured in tank without any oak influence in order to retain the pure fruit flavours. Vinified following a philosophy of minimal intervention.

This Pinot Noir bursts with flavours of black plum, blueberries and dark cherry. Rich, smooth and fruity on the palate, with supple tannins and a very moreish finish. This is devilishly good.


SKU No.: 4332799

Style No.: 989724

Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites

Rockburn started as the hobby of Richard Bunton in 1991. He planted a few hectares of vineyard in the then pretty much unknown area of Central Otago. In 2005, Malcolm Rees-Francis the winemaker, arrived from Felton Road where his skills immediately reaped the rewards when he won the Elite Gold Medal and the Young Antipodean Winemaker of the Year award. Following an ecological philosophy, the vines are sustainably cultivated and the estate holds the Sustainable Wines of New Zealand certification. This is a very exciting new arrival on the world Pinot Noir stage; quite simply Rockburn is one of the very best producers of Pinot Noir in New Zealand.

The Devil's Staircase wines are inspired by the winding road leading from Queenstown to Kingston along the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Rockburn takes its name from the rugged, rock-strewn, burn scarred landscape of Central Otago. Located on the 45th parallel, Rockburn shares a climate that is similar to Burgundy. These Central Otago vineyards are surrounded by mountains to the west, whose seaward slopes are rainforest, receiving 5,000mm of rain per annum. To the east is a barren, moon-like landscape that receives less than 25mm or rain a year. Situated between these extremes, lie the Rockburn vineyards, which are producing Pinot Noir of stunning quality.

The grapes were carefully selected and fermented with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The fermenting wine spent 18-25 days on the skins, which imparted colour, flavour and structure. Partial malolactic conversion took place resulting in a softer texture. The wine was matured in tank without any oak influence in order to retain the pure fruit flavours. Vinified following a philosophy of minimal intervention.

This Pinot Noir bursts with flavours of black plum, blueberries and dark cherry. Rich, smooth and fruity on the palate, with supple tannins and a very moreish finish. This is devilishly good.


SKU No.: 4332799

Style No.: 989724

Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites

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