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Description
Moonlight Race brings together fruit from Burn Cottage’s own biodynamically farmed vineyard in Lowburn and another organic site in Bannockburn. The idea is to create a wine that captures a broad picture of Central Otago Pinot in a given season, while still staying true to the Burn Cottage approach – gentle handling, wild ferments and minimal intervention.
The 2022 vintage saw a mix of vineyard blocks and clones come together, with a portion of whole bunches in the ferment adding a savoury lift and fine, sinewy tannin. Ageing was in mostly older French oak, keeping the focus on fruit purity and the subtle spice that comes naturally from the vineyards.
It’s bright and inviting up front, but there’s depth too – a balance of supple red fruit, earthy complexity and a clean mineral thread. Made for drinking now but with enough structure to see it through a few more years in the cellar.
96 points
"I really like the crunchy character to this, with ripe, al dente pinot noir character highlighting the strawberry and lemon notes. Medium-bodied, lively and energetic with citrus and crushed stone undertones. This is so satisfying and fresh."
- JamesSuckling.com
Customer Reviews
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1 review
- WLweng l.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast3 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2020 Burn Cottage Moonlight Race Pinot NoirRated 4 out of 5 starsA good pinot
A very good Pinot. Garnet colour. Sandalwood and cherry on the nose. Complex, forest floor and quite stemmy. Stood up very well with a roast duck with plum sauce. Just wish it has a little bit more fruit sweetness. Finish with light bitterness but quite long.
| Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Light Bodied |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Central Otago |
| Feature |
Biodynamic Iconic Organic |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Front The Real Review The Wine Advocate James Suckling |
| Critic Score |
96 94 93 |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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