Drumsara Central Otago

'Estate' Pinot Noir, 2013

750ml
In stock: 6 bottles
$59
Adding to cart… The item has been added
Varietal Composition: Pinot Noir (100%)
RS: 4.0 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 10 - 15 years
ABV: 13.90%

Description

The 2013 Pinot Noir is the perfect example of Drumsara Wines’ Terroir, expressing dark and wild fruits of the forest; cherry, plum and strawberry, with an underlying hint of spices. The palate abounds in deep fruits, supplemented by vanilla beans and cocoa. The fine-grained tannins and lively acidity give the wine great length and aging potential.
Hand-picked. The whole bunches enter the de-stemmer / crusher that is adjusted to allow for 90% of the berries to be crushed to release the juice and the remaining 10% to remain whole.

Winemaker: John and Audrey Matheson
In 2000, John and Audrey Matheson set themselves a challenge to grow grapes and to make some great wine -- and planted just over 20,000 vines. 
During a holiday to Port Douglas, John and Audrey Matheson became great friends with the owners of a sugar plantation named Drumsara’. Here they enjoyed delicious food, fine wine and friendly hospitality during this holidays. The plantation was named Drumsara after the owners’ home town in County Derry, Ireland. Some years later, when John and Audrey were thinking of a name for their new vineyard, they recalled the great times at Drumsara as it evoked thoughts of what was important to them: family, friends, food, wine and the enjoyment of life.

* Prior vintage described.

Flavor Profiles

plum

Plum

strawberries

Strawberries

vanilla

Vanilla

cocoa

Cocoa

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Central Otago, New Zealand

Central Otago, New Zealand

Central Otago is a dramatic landscape that offers dramatic wines. Soaring snow-capped mountains and glistening rivers, nestled deep within ravines (gold rush territory in the 1800s) draw visitors from far and wide. All of the main winegrowing sub-regions lie within close reach, with the distinctive mountainous terrain providing each with a unique climate, aspect and altitude. Pinot Noir flourishes in the Central Otago, with a variety of stunning expressions being crafted in the numerous sub-regions. The region is also renowned for producing excellent aromatics, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Shop Central Otago wines online for a truly singular drinking experience.