Burn Cottage Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 750 ML

96 pointsWine Advocate

The 2021 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir is alive and energetic, svelte and composed. As I write this, I am sitting at the bottom of the Burn Cottage Vineyard in Lowburn, looking up the rows. This is a mineral, nuanced expression, with graphite and white tea, pomegranate pearls, raspberry licorice, rosehips and crushed pink peppercorns. This is what I came here for. Its thrilling, lacy, delicate and focused. Exciting wine, exciting drinking. It sits on the palate nicelyevenly weighted, and it spools through the long finish… yes! 13.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork.(12/2023)

95 pointsWine Spectator

This vibrant red offers an energetic mix of black cherry, blueberry preserves, chai tea, black pepper and dried rose petal, with a whiff of hinoki incense. The plump tannins are stretched across the firm structure, creating a velvety impression on the long finish. Drink now through 2036.(7/2024)

94 pointsJames Suckling

Baked strawberries, pomelo zest and potpourri with underlying sweet spices of red licorice and ground cloves. Medium-bodied, finely-grained silky tannins with refreshing acidity. A hint of tomato leaf notes at the end. Zesty and flavorsome. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.(10/2023)