Central Otago at its finest

There’s something special about a change in season, particularly when it’s timed with welcoming a wine that is grown at a place that is truly one with its surroundings and works is complete symbiosis with the environment that has brought it to life. The 2022 Burn Cottage Pinot Noir, a wine that perfectly captures the character of this exceptional Central Otago vineyard, is one such wine. The 2022 growing season was beautifully settled, with minimal frost pressure and ideal ripening conditions, allowing the fruit to develop purity, balance and finesse. Winemaker Claire Mulholland describes it as a true expression of the Burn Cottage site, with vibrancy, elegance and seamless tannins. This is a Pinot Noir of precision and poise.

Since the first blocks were planted in 2003, Burn Cottage has remained steadfast in its commitment to minimal-intervention winemaking, allowing the vineyard’s unique personality to shine. Nestled in the foothills of Pisa Range, this biodynamically farmed estate operates as a self-sustaining farm, with cattle, chickens and bees playing a vital role in creating a balanced ecosystem. The result is a wine of purity and transparency where refined tannins and bright acidity give way to notes of redcurrants, wild raspberries, citrus peel, and graphite.

With 95-point reviews from both The Wine Advocate and JamesSuckling.com, the 2022 Burn Cottage Pinot Noir is a striking example of what makes this estate so truly unique and we are so very pleased to present this release to you today.lease to you!