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“One of Central Otago’s top producers” Bob Campbell – Master of Wine
Chicago wine importer Marquis Savage fell in love with Central Otago on what was meant to be a quick tour of the region. Falling in love meant purchasing 24 hectares in the Cromwell basin, which were subsequently planted with clones specific to soil type and in accordance with biodynamic principles. Enlisted to help in this task was Ted Lemon of Littorai, who brought with him more than three decades of practical knowledge of terroir winegrowing based on experience in Burgundy, California and Oregon.Born-and-bred Central Otago talent Claire Mullholland, formerly of Martinborough Vineyards and Amisfield, takes charge of the winemaking, realising the bright, lively, profound potential of these vineyards year in, year out. Biodynamic producer.
Originally from Central Otago, following university Claire worked in the pioneering vineyards of this region such as Rippon, Chard Farm and Gibbston Valley. Ensuing vintages abroad were focussed on building up an international picture of Pinot Noir, working in Australia, Oregon and France, including Burgundy’s Cote de Nuit at Domaine De L’Arlot and Domaine Dujac. Significant New Zealand winegrowing experience included roles as head winemaker at Martinborough Vineyard and Amisfield, before joining Burn Cottage Vineyard.
“If you crave thoroughly pure, complex, and lavish Pinot Noirs, Burn Cottage’s flagship estate bottling will put you in a blissful stupor. Aside from full-on biodynamics in the vineyard and a scrupulous cellar regimen that would cause a number of Burgundian old-timers to take copious notes, these Pinot Noirs are currently equipped with some of the most doting and consistently high praise of contemporary times”. Ian Cauble – Master Sommelier
Significant diversity of clones (114, 115, 777, 5, Abel, 10/5, 667) across 3 estate vineyards: Burn Cottage vineyard, Sauvage vineyard(on Felton Road) and Luna vineyard in Bannockburn that no doubt contribute to the remarkable complexity displayed in their fine wine.
About the 2021 vintage from the winemaker “In general, we had a very warm dry spring, although a little frost fighting was required during some colder weather systems. Changeable weather also affected flowering in some blocks and resulted in smaller crops. We experienced a high diurnal range with low overnight temperatures through much of the season, and significantly we received a third of our annual rainfall in January. From February conditions settled, with favourably warm and dry weather returning through to harvest.
“From vintage 2021 our Moonlight Race comprises three sites that we farm ourselves: our estate vineyards Burn Cottage Vineyard in Lowburn, and Sauvage Vineyard in Bannockburn, along with the Luna vineyard in Bannockburn. The blend of these three special sites produces our vibrant expression of classic Central Otago Pinot Noir.
Bright cherry and plum notes complement spice, pepper and savoury earthy complexity. Layered and expressive, there is a core of supple fruit and fine textural tannins extending through the palate. Whilst approachable now, expected cellaring potential is up to 7 years.” Claire Mulholland.
95 points, Bob Campbell, The Real Review “Moonlight Race, the lightest and most accessible of the three, is a blend of wine from the Burn Cottage Vineyard in Lowburn and the Sauvage Vineyard in Bannockburn. It takes its name from a water pathway which passes through the Burn Cottage property, one of the hundreds of water channels, ‘races’, which were created during the early years of European immigration to bring water down from the mountains. The Moonlight Race ebbs and flows during the seasons, its beginnings being in melted snow and rain high in the Pisa Mountain Range, 1100-1600m above the Burn Cottage property.”
“Supple, elegant pinot noir with floral/red rose supported by fruit and alcohol sweetness. Deliciously drinkable now but with the potential to become even more interesting with age.”
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