Central Otago

Mud House Estate 'Golden Terraces' Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011

$199.26

This single vineyard wine was sourced from the very best parcels of our vineyard in Central Otago. The vineyards free draining loam soils over schist gravel makes it a natural home to grow outstanding Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Garnet red

Nose:

Alluring aromas of fruits of the forrest, sweet toasty oak and dried herb.

Palate:

A wine of structure and finesse. The front palate melds together the berry fruits and oaky spice flavours while the fine acidity and lingering notes of dried herb add length and elegant structure.

Serve:

Room temperature

Peak Drinking:

Drinking wonderfully now but will develop nicely for 5-8 years.

Wine Analysis

Alc Vol:

14.0%

Acidity:

5.9g/L

Residual Sugar:

0.6g/L

Wine Background

Vineyard Region:

This single vineyard wine was soley sourced from our vineyard in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. The vineyard's free draining loam soils over schist gravel makes it a natural home for outstanding Pinot Noir. The huge diurnal temperatures also adds structure and increases concentration.

Vintage Conditions:

2011 was a mixed season in Central Otago. It started with an unusually warm November and December which made it feel like we were heading for an early harvest. However, a much cooler December followed which was great as it slowed the ripening. Unfortunatley the cooler unsettled weather also brought some intermittent rain which gave us higher disease pressure than usual. By harvest Mother Nature was back on our side with a clam and settled Autumn. A more challenging season but expertly managed by our vineyard team to produce wines of full flavour and structure.

Grape Variety:

100% Central Otago Pinot Noir

Maturation:

100% French Oak Barriques - 30% new, 12 months total in oak

Accolades

Silver - 2012 IWSC The International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK)

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Waipara Hills Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011

$322.92

Sourced from our Golden Terraces Vineyard in the Bendigo sub region of Central Otago this Pinot Noir has aromas of brambly fruits, dark cherry, five spice and a hint of smoke. Rich dark fruits on the palate are balanced nicely with firm tannins and soft acidity.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Ruby red.

Nose:

Brambly fruits, dark cherry, five spice and a hint of smoke.

Palate:

Firm yet generous, this wine has rich dark fruits balanced nicely with firm tannins and soft acidity.

Serve:

At room temperature.

Suggested Food Match:

Roast Lamb.

Wine Analysis

Alc Vol:

14.0%

Acidity:

5.5

Residual Sugar:

2.1g/L

Wine Background

Vineyard Region:

Sourced from the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago.

Vintage Conditions:

The cooler season produced plenty of challenges for our vineyard team in Central, but produced elegant wines with fine tannins.

Grape Variety:

100% Pinot Noir

Maturation:

The fruit was harvested over a 2 week period, brought into the winery and gently destemmed into the fermenter to start their cold soak. Ferment was 7-10 days, then the parcels were pressed, settled and then run to tanks and barrels. Mainly tank matured. About 22% was matured in French barrels and the remainder was in stainless steel tanks for a total of 10 months.

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Mud House Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011

$290.52

Bold dark fruit flavours fill the front palate and meld perfectly with the savoury spice oak notes. Fine acid provides lovely structure punctuated by the polished fruit and oak tannins.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Ruby red.

Nose:

Generous red cherry and spicy oak aromas.

Palate:

The bold dark fruit flavours fill the front palate and meld perfectly with the savoury spice oak notes. Fine acid gives the wine lovely structure punctuated by polished fruit and oak tannins.

Serve:

Room temperature.

Peak Drinking:

2012-2015

Suggested Food Match:

Roast Lamb.

Wine Analysis

Alc Vol:

14.0%

Acidity:

6.0 g/L

Residual Sugar:

1.5 g/L

Wine Background

Vineyard Region:

Thsi single vineyard wine was solely sourced from our vineyard in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. The vineyard's free draining loam soils over schist gravel make it a natural home for outstanding Pinot Noir. The huge diurnal temperatures also add to the structure and increases concentration.

Vintage Conditions:

2011 was a mixed season in Central Otago. It started with an unusually warm November and December which made it feel like we were heading for an early harvets. However, a much cooler December followed which was great as it slowed the ripening. Unfortunately the cooler and unsettled weather also bought some intermittent rain which gave us higher disease pressure than usual. By harvest time Mother Nature was back on our side with a clam and settled Autumn. A more challenging season but expertly managed by our vineyard team to produce wines full of flavour and structure.

Grape Variety:

100% Pinot Noir

Maturation:

35% of this wine was aged in French oak barrels, of which 30% were new. The remainder was matured in stainless steel tanks to retain the bright fruit characters of the wine.

Accolades

Gold - Pinot Shoot Out 2013 (US)

Bronze - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards (NZ)

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Waipara Hills Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010

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Leading on from the 2009, the 2010 once again has a lovely complexity of fruit and savoury characters. If allowed it can really open up in the glass and years.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Dark purple/garnet

Nose:

A wonderfully rich and, in some ways, rustic palate of earth, chocolate, spice and dark cherry aromas.

Palate:

The nose follows into the palate with dark cherry and earthy, chocolate notes, then the firm tannins pull the flavours together and leave the palate crisp and awaiting the next sip.

Serve:

At about 15oC, or just below room temperature.

Peak Drinking:

2012-2017

Suggested Food Match:

Classic coq au vin

Wine Analysis

Alc Vol:

13.5%

Acidity:

5.65 g/l

Residual Sugar:

0.5 g/l

Wine Background

Vineyard Region:

The fruit for this wine came from our Golden Terraces Vineyard in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago.

Vintage Conditions:

2010 was a solid year in Central, with some heat periods but mainly stable temperatures and low to moderate rainfall.

Grape Variety:

100% Pinot Noir

Maturation:

Aged in French oak barrels ~30% new for 8 months

Accolades

Silver - Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2011 (NZ)

3 Stars - What Food What Wine 2011 (UK) matched with Mushroom Risotto

4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine 2011 (NZ). "Sweet rhubarb and raspberry flavours, together with a fresh spearmint note, take the top register; below that there's a tannic and toasty oak rumble. Pretty yet powerful, this wine is made in a commercial style and should have wide appeal. Bring in out alongside a classic coq au vin".

Highly Commended - Sydney International Wine Competition 2012.

Bronze - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards (NZ) 2012

Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards (UK) 2012

Bronze - International Wine Challenge (UK) 2012

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Mud House Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010

$0.00

Harvest commenced 6th April in our Bendigo vineyard. The grapes were gently destemmed, allowing whole berries to remain intact. After a cold soak, each parcel was fermented separately, with a combination of wild and cultured yeast. Each batch was hand plunged to extract the vibrant colour, flavour and delicate tannin structure. Each parcel was then pressed separately to a mix of new and used French oak barrels or remained in tank. In the spring after completing malolactic fermentation, each parcel and tank was tasted and blended.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Garnet Red

Nose:

Deep red fruit notes with a hint of spice

Palate:

Generous flavours of cherry and currant combine with subtle oak. The silky dry tannins lead to a generous fruitful finish

Serve:

Cool room temperature

Peak Drinking:

2011 – 2016

Suggested Food Match:

Braised pork belly with grilled figs

Wine Analysis

Alc Vol:

13.5%

Acidity:

5.7g/l

Residual Sugar:

<2g/l

Wine Background

Vineyard Region:

This single vineyard wine was solely sourced from our vineyard in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. The vineyard's free draining loam soils over schist gravel makes it a natural home for outstanding Pinot Noir. The huge diurnal temperatures also adds to the structure and increases concentration.

Vintage Conditions:

Central Otago saw a very dry November which lead to late flowering with naturally lighter crops.  Summer started slowly but we experienced a warm February which saw 8 days of 30+ temps in our Bendigo vineyard. After the a few frosts and a touch of rain, harvest commenced on the 6th April- about average for the Bendigo region. The cool start maintained lovely structure and acidity and the warm finish to the season gave us exceptional fruit concentration. A stellar season.

Grape Variety:

Pinot Noir

Maturation:

A portion of this wine was matured in French oak barrels, with the remainder in tank to retain fruit purity.

Accolades

93 Points/ 5 Stars, Australia Gourmet Traveller Wine, January 2012. “Supple, succulent pinot noir with sweet cherry, plum and a hint of spice. Very appealing if lacking a little complexity. Balanced and long – a real crowd pleaser. A seductive wine that offers great value at this price.”

"Its soft, silky, smooth fruity upfront style comes from the use of just a smidgeon of oak– 10% - rather than the whopping amounts in so many red wines today. Talk about brave winemaking – and successful winemaking. This is absolutely outstanding, in terms of style, winemaking and value for money.” Joelle Thomson

3 Stars, Winestate Magazine (Australia) December 2011 - "Quite a perfumed bouquet and a sweet, generous palate with upfront varietal fruit"

Silver - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards (NZ) 2012

92/100 "Quality pinot featuring dark red fruit with a hint of spice on the nose. Cherry and black currant flavours with a dash of subtle oak" Peter Chapman

"This won an elite gold medal at the 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards and is so smooth and silky because the winemakers just used a smidgeon of oak - 10 per cent - rather than the whopping amounts in so many reds. This is a brave step in the right direction for New Zealand pinot noir. Bravo." Joelle Tomson

“This is one of those wines that you’ll find slides down pretty quickly. It’s from central Otago in New Zealand and while it’s just downright easy to drink, it’s certainly not a “simple” wine. It has enticing floral and spice, nose, and a core of cherry and plum flavours with trademark pinot softness on the tongue. Oak is barely noticeable. For pinot, which can be expensive, this is good value. It only it didn’t disappear so quickly.” Rick Allen

Bronze - Wine & Spirits Asia Wine Competition, Sinapore 2012

87 Points/ Very Good, Strong Receommendation - Ultimate Wine Challenge (USA) 2012

Gold Medal - Selections Mondiales Des Vins Canada

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Mud House Estate Golden Terraces Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010

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A concentrated but elegant wine. Lifted aromas of dark cherry and berries with complex notes of mocha and cinnamon on the nose. Luscious bramble, cherry and spice give generous length to the palate.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Deep garnet red

Nose:

Lifted aromas of dark cherry and berry fruit, with complex notes of mocha and cinnamon and hints of freshly crushed herbs.

Palate:

A concentrated but elegant wine. Luscious bramble, dark cherry and spice characters, accented by soft rounded tannins and a fine acidity that carries through the generous length.

Serve:

At cool room temperature.

Peak Drinking:

2011–2020

Suggested Food Match:

NZ Venison with cracked pepper and sour cherry sauce.

Wine Analysis

Alc Vol:

13.50%

Acidity:

5.6g/l

Residual Sugar:

<1g/l

Wine Background

Vineyard Region:

This single vineyard wine was solely sourced from the very best parcels of our Mud House vineyard in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. The vineyard’s free draining loam soils over schist gravel makes it a natural home for outstanding Pinot Noir. The vast diurnal temperatures add to the structure and increases concentration.

Vintage Conditions:

Grape Variety:

100% Central Otago Pinot Noir

Maturation:

This wine was matured in 100% French oak barrels. 25% of which were new and the remainder were a mix of older oak.

Accolades

Gold - Decanter World Wine Awards (UK) 2012

Gold Medal - Selections Mondiales Des Vins Canada, 2012

Gold Medal - Finland Wine of the Year Competition

5 Stars, Winestate Australia, Best wines of 2011. "Lovely wine with attractive, warm, ripe varietal fruit profile showing a nice earthy edge. Oak is quite forward but the fruit can handle it. Has great texture and warming alcohol”

94 Points/ 5 Stars, Australia Gourmet Traveller Wine, Januaray 2012. “Deep and youthful colour. Bright, fresh berry, dark cherry and plum flavours with a seasoning of spices and nutty oak. Perfectly balanced with an appealing soft texture and drying finish. Lovely wine offering great drinking now.”

"Opulent red fruits, cocoa, spicy, earthy flavours wash over the palate finishing with damson plum and black tea notes. This is one lovely pinot with impressive length of flavour and fantastic cellaring potential.” Yvonne Lorkin

94/100 Points. “ All of those wonderful flavours that make Kiwi Pinots some of the best in the world, if not the best. Cherry and spice with aromas of dark cherry and berries. A classy wine from a leading vineyard”. Peter Chapman

"Another good-value pinot noir made entirely from Central Otago fruit. Hence the rich and concentrated dark cherry/berry flavours laced in this instance with spice and coffee" Warren Barton

"Gamy nose with the palate offering complex sweet, rich fruit, fine tannins and integrated oak. Great with a rack of veal." Jeff Collerson, Daily Telegraph, Sydney. 10/03/2012

Silver - International Wine Challenge (UK) 2012

Bronze - International Cool Climate Wine Competition, Australia 2012

88 Points - Wine Spectator, June 15 2012 Edition

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Waipara Hills Central Otago Pinot Noir 2009

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Dense, dark fruit with elements of dried nutmeg aromas combine with a rich and lingering palate of cherry and bitter-sweet chocolate. A wine to follow as it evolves and develops over the next 10 years.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Red/purple.

Nose:

Blackberries, plums and dried spice. Rife with dark fruits, complemented with savoury spice from the French Oak.

Palate:

At first the fruit covers the mouth and tongue with wild berry and dark cherry flavours, then things move to dark chocolate, kirsch and liquorice before being tightened up wonderfully by the tight, firm tannins which should reward careful cellaring.

Serve:

Serve at room temperature in generous glassware and allow to breathe.

Peak Drinking:

2012-2015

Wine Analysis

Alc Vol:

14.0%

Acidity:

6 g/l

Residual Sugar:

1.1 g/l

Wine Background

Vineyard Region:

All the fruit for this wine was sourced from our vineyard in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago.

Vintage Conditions:

Slightly cooler summer temperatures meant a later harvest, but also produced lovely lifted aromatics and good concentration.

Grape Variety:

100% Pinot Noir

Maturation:

Wild fermented, 4 weeks on skins, spring MLF, summer racking. Aged in a French Oak Barriques, ~30% new for 10 months.

Accolades

Gold - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards (NZ) 2011

Bronze - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2010

Commended - Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 (UK)

Commended - IWC International Wine Challenge 2011 (UK)

4.5 out of 5 Stars - Winestate Magazine, July/August Issue (Australia)

90 Points - "From one of New Zealand's best areas for pinot, this has dark cherry and plum fruit on the nose and palate, with some spice and earthy, savoury characters and a silky finish. Try it with duck of game dishes over the next five years". Mike Frost, Courier Mail. Brisbane Circulation.

"Rich cherry fruit, a little like jam, only not so sweet along with spice and some earthy beetroot flavours. It's medium bodied but envelopes you with a big hug of Central Otago generosity tinged with a little bitterness via dried herbs and bitter chocolate. Balanced acidity and alcohol with fine tannin and a long dry finish. Goes long on drinking satisfaction and value. It's the sort of wine you can easily settle in for the nigh with, if you take my meaning." Garry Walsh, The Wine Front

"Fullish red, slight purple. Plum skin and cherry pip aromas, sweet fruit palate with fresh acidity and nice energetic presence. Some grip, albeit light and balanced. Slightly tadpole shaped but appealing flavours" 89 pt review HuonHooke.com

4 1/2 Stars - Winestate Magazine (Australia) 2012. Michael Coopers Best of 2011 Releases. “Seductively scented and supple, very graceful. Ruby-hued, with strong, fresh cherry and plum flavours, deft oak handling adding a savoury, nutty complexity and gentle tannins. Floral ‘feminine’ style with considerable cellaring potential”

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Mud House Swan Central Otago Pinot Noir 2009

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The harvest in our Bendigo Vineyard commenced in perfect conditions on the 10th April. After handpicking the full clusters were gently de-stemmed into small open fermenters. After a 7 day cold soak the must was allowed to warm and fermentation commenced naturally. The fermenting must was then hand plunged 2-3 times per day to extract the colour, flavour and tannin from the skins. When the perfect balance of these three was reached the must was pressed and transferred into French oak barriques.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Deep crimson red.

Nose:

Lifted notes of dark red fruits and cinnamon spice combine with a background of mocha and crushed herb.

Palate:

A bold but elegant wine. Bright notes of dark cherry, clove and mocha-oak fill the palate. Lovely rounded tannins and clean acidity offers length and structure.

Peak Drinking:

2010 – 2016

Suggested Food Match:

Roast venison and warm beetroot salad.

Wine Analysis

Alc Vol:

14%

Acidity:

5.8 g/l

Residual Sugar:

1 g/l

Wine Background

Vineyard Region:

All the fruit for this wine was sourced from Mud House vineyard in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago.

Vintage Conditions:

After repetitive frosts at the start of the season we mitigated our way out of the danger zone with only a small portion of the vineyard being affected. The growing season progressed well with excellent uniform growth, great flowering and resulting fruit set. Very careful fruit thinning saw a targeted and balanced crop develop fantastic flavour and intensity. The ripening period was long and resulted in excellent flavour concentration. Some late cooler weather saw the frost protection get a work out late in the season. All the fruit was picked at the very peak of its physiological ripeness. Certainly a cliff hanger!

Grape Variety:

100% Central Otago Pinot Noir

Maturation:

This wine was matured in French oak barriques for 10 months. 30 % of which was new oak, the reminder in 1 and 2 year old barrels.

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Mud House Central Otago Pinot Noir 2009

$0.00

Harvest commenced 10th April in our Bendigo vineyard. After arriving to the winery the grapes were gently destemmed allowing whole berries to remain intact. After a five day cold soak, each parcel was fermented separately, with a combination of wild and cultured yeast. Each batch was hand plunged to extract the vibrant colour, flavour and delicate tannin structure. Each parcel was then pressed separately to a mix of new and used French oak barrels or remained in tank. In the spring after completing Malolactic fermentation each parcel and tank was tasted and blended.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Deep crimson red.

Nose:

Bright red fruit flavours with a burst of spicy notes.

Palate:

Generous flavours of cherry and currant combine with subtle oak. The silky dry tannins lead to a generous fruitful finish.

Serve:

At a cool room temperature

Peak Drinking:

2010-2015

Suggested Food Match:

Duck and orange salad

Wine Analysis

Alc Vol:

13.5%

Acidity:

5.8 g/l

Residual Sugar:

<2.0 g/l

Wine Background

Vineyard Region:

Free draining loam soils over schist gravel and huge diurnal temperatures make the Mud House Central Otago Vineyard in Bendigo the perfect spot to grow Pinot Noir.

Vintage Conditions:

Grape Variety:

100% Central Otago Pinot Noir

Maturation:

A portion of this wine was matured in old French oak barrels, the reminder stayed in tank.

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