2020 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir

Highly Rated
One of New Zealand's most exceptional Pinot Noirs. Rarer than a sunbathing kiwi bird.
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
8 Reviews

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Description

Burn Cottage is one of the most celebrated Pinot Noirs in New Zealand, and this is another tremendous release, that could be enjoyed young but would be best kept in the cellar for a few years.

A biodynamic vineyard from day one, this site has been groomed to perfection to produce Pinot Noir that can rival any in the world. Many believe this to be one of the most impressive versions of Pinot Noir outside of Burgundy.

Planted in only 2003, each year the vines get older, the more intense and complex the wine gets. It's the rare combination of power and finesse that sets the Burn Cottage Pinot Noir apart.

Precise and perfumed with lovely aromatics of cherry, violets, and spice layered with hints of savoury bramble and a mineral element of wet riverstone. There is a wonderful finesse, layers of interest, and finely held textural tannins extending through the long palate. A wine with vibrant focus, intensity and drive. Cellaring up to 12 years

Region: Central Otago, NZ
Blend: Pinot Noir (100%)
ABV: 13.00%
Closure: 750ml
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95 Points - "It feels like a whole life ago I stood at the original Burn Cottage vineyard and looked at its verdant glory – early days, but geez, the wildlife, the flowers, the bees and insects and hairy staff (aside Claire Mulholland), it had it all. And still does. I cruised past the Sauvage vineyard today en route to home base and was glad to see furry grasses and vines akimbo. Anyways, here we go. It’s tightly wound and cinched with fine, silty tannins. Perfume is a little mute, but that’s ok, dark cherry, a bit of flinty minerality, new leather, kirsch and dark chocolate apparent. Flavours similar but strongly minerally, briny acidity a feature, orangey acidity and a cool breeze of bergamot piquancy-bitterness in the mix. Succulent as all get out too, kinda refreshing all up. A beauty." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

96 Points - "Fragrant, fruity, pinot noir with a mix of savoury and delicately succulent cherry/berry flavours. Good intensity with a suggestion of oyster shell/mineral character. Seriously good wine with a promising future." - Bob Campbell (The Real Review)

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 8 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 8 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
8 reviews
  • JL
    Jo L.
    Verified Reviewer
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    2 months ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    EXCELLENT

    A very good wine and much more nuanced than a lot of central Otago pinots. Elegant . Loved it . Hard to get much with husband in tow.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • KM
    Keith M.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    3 months ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Spectacular

    Spectacular wine. Truly great example of premium central Otago Pinot. Everything you could ask for in a Pinot, at least as far as my plate extends!

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • BT
    Ben T.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Stunning!

    Probably could've cellared this for a few years, but curiosity got the better of me! Epic wine and was even better on day 2 of opening.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • SL
    Scott L.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Top shelf Otago Pinot

    This is and has always been a top shelf Central Otago Pinot. Well worth the 'extra $$' for that special dinner or long lunch.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • G
    GB
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Lovely Pinot, great complexity

    On the heavier side, really enjoyable classic Otago Pinot.

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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