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98 Points
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95 Points
98 Points & Double Gold New Zealand International Wine Show
Dean is an extremely talented character with an absolute passion for Pinot Noir.
Like most New Zealand winemakers, Dean continues to spend most of our winters immersing himself in the winemaking regions of Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace and South Africa.
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Description
One of the original pioneers in Central Otago, Nevis Bluff has been producing premium wines since 1998. Nevis Bluff channels the spirit of the pioneering gold prospectors who carved their fortunes from Central Otago’s rugged landscape. Winemaker Matt Connell crafts wines of precision and depth – each bottle a reflection of this region's wild beauty and enduring legacy. Once known for gold-mining in the 1800’s the new “rush” of Central Otago is for Pinot Noir. At altitude 45 Degree S, this is the southernmost wine producing region in the world. Sheltered by mountains, this inland area is New Zealand’s only wine region that has a continental climate rather than maritime. The hot, dry summers are followed by short, cool autumns and cold winters. Early-ripening Pinot Noir thrives in the steep and rocky terrain, achieving perfect ripeness in the sunny summer days while retaining its characteristic crisp acidity during the cool evenings.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate:Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
Fish
Game
Poultry
Description
One of the original pioneers in Central Otago, Nevis Bluff has been producing premium wines since 1998. Nevis Bluff channels the spirit of the pioneering gold prospectors who carved their fortunes from Central Otago’s rugged landscape. Winemaker Matt Connell crafts wines of precision and depth – each bottle a reflection of this region's wild beauty and enduring legacy. Once known for gold-mining in the 1800’s the new “rush” of Central Otago is for Pinot Noir. At altitude 45 Degree S, this is the southernmost wine producing region in the world. Sheltered by mountains, this inland area is New Zealand’s only wine region that has a continental climate rather than maritime. The hot, dry summers are followed by short, cool autumns and cold winters. Early-ripening Pinot Noir thrives in the steep and rocky terrain, achieving perfect ripeness in the sunny summer days while retaining its characteristic crisp acidity during the cool evenings.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate:
Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
Fish
Game
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Fish
Game
Poultry
