2014 Burn Cottage 'Cashburn' Pinot Noir

Burn Cottage

New Zealand / Central Otago / Burn Cottage

Following a mild winter, there was a good amount of rain heading into spring, and decent soil moisture to start the season. Some frost fighting needed with an initial cool start to spring, but no damage sustained. Bud burst was slightly early and there was great early season growth – with moisture, low wind-run, and predominantly warm weather. Settled weather and good temperatures in December gave way to changeable conditions, and sometimes cool systems mid-season. Later in the season saw a return of long hot days and mild nights, and a great Indian summer. A drier season than normal overall. We commenced picking towards the end of March.
Tasting Note
Ripe dark cherry, redcurrant and chocolate notes precede savoury notes of wild thyme, briar and earth.
Supple mouthfilling tannins give depth to the palate, while the freshness and red-berry acidity retain lovely length, focus and balance.

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About Burn Cottage

Chicago wine importer Marquis Savage fell in love with Central Otago on what was meant to be a quick tour of the region. Falling in love meant purchasing 24 hectares in the Cromwell basin, which were subsequently planted with clones specific to soil type and in accordance with biodynamic principles. Enlisted to help in this task was Ted Lemon of Littorai, who brought with him more than three decades of practical knowledge of terroir winegrowing based on experience in Burgundy, California and Oregon.Born-and-bred Central Otago talent Claire Mullholland, formerly of Martinborough Vineyards and Amisfield, takes charge of the winemaking, realising the bright, lively, profound potential of these vineyards year in, year out.
Biodynamic producer

About

Originally from Central Otago, following university Claire worked in the pioneering vineyards of this region such as Rippon, Chard Farm and Gibbston Valley. Ensuing vintages abroad were focussed on building up an international picture of Pinot Noir, working in Australia, Oregon and France, including Burgundy’s Cote de Nuit at Domaine De L’Arlot and Domaine Dujac. Significant New Zealand winegrowing experience included roles as head winemaker at Martinborough Vineyard and Amisfield, before joining Burn Cottage Vineyard.