Region · South Island, New Zealand
Central Otago
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Pinot at the edge of the world
The world's southernmost serious wine region. Continental, mountainous, and Pinot Noir to the core.
- cherry
- thyme
- spice
- violet
- earth
Bannockburn, Gibbston, Cromwell, Wanaka: subregions with real differences of altitude and frost risk. The wines are darker and more succulent than Willamette, with a wild-herb note.
Riesling and Pinot Gris are excellent and under-ordered. Pinot is the reason people come.
Duck, lamb, and mushroom.
At the table
Service
57–61 °F (14–16 °C) in a Burgundy glass.
