Burn Cottage Sauvage Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir is a sophisticated New Zealand wine. This delightful Pinot Noir, originating from Central Otago, is packed with rich, full-bodied flavour. Truly a feast for the senses, it has aromatic notes of dark cherries, wild herbs and spiced earth followed by a touch of oak. On the palate, it exhibits balanced acidity and impressively silky tannins with an enduring finish. Its elegance is testament to sustainable vineyard practices, and it is sure to be savoured by any wine enthusiast, ideally paired with a hearty meal. It's a superb example of Central Otago’s viticulture finesse.

Tasting Notes

Enticing aromas of spice and bright red and blue fruits accompany earth and herb tones. The palate shows wonderful elegance and focus, supported by a textural core, with fine lengthy tannins driving persistence.

About the Winery

Burn Cottage Vineyard, seated in the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand’s Central Otago, is an acclaimed winery that has maintained an authentic and sincere commitment to creating premier wine. Known for its stellar sustainable practices, this family-owned winery has become a cornerstone in the world of biodynamic wine.

The vineyard, spread across a scenic 24-hectare property, is located in the richly diverse Cromwell Basin and consists of 10 different Pinot Noir clones intricately planted with surgical precision. With both organic and biodynamic certification, Burn Cottage Vineyard stays true to its farming roots, employing nature's complex symphony of soil, weather characteristics, animal life, and plants in harmony to produce fruit of the highest quality.

The process of biodynamic farming implemented at Burn Cottage involves more than just organic farming. It incorporates a philosophical aspect, adhering to the theories advanced by Rudolf Steiner—an early 20th-century philosopher and scientist. This ethical approach to agriculture seeks to create a diversified and balanced farm ecosystem that is sustainable, enriches the soil, and nurtures the livestock without any artificial inputs.

At Burn Cottage, they firmly believe that exquisite wine begins in the ground. Carefully cultivating their grapes in their distinct terroir, and employing exacting winemaking techniques enables them to create highly expressive wines that perfectly encapsulate their passion for the land.

Renowned for their Pinot Noir, a favourite worldwide; Burn Cottage also offers a Savoury Reserve Wine and an intriguing Moonlight Race Pinot Noir, named after a southern watercourse running through the region.

Overall, Burn Cottage Vineyard is not just a winery, but a testament to the harmonious coexistence of nature and agriculture. It’s commitment to biodynamic farming, and its passion for excellence in wine encapsulate its enduring legacy. Encouraging visitors from all walks of life, to explore and appreciate the magic that lies within its vineyards: inspiring wonder through each glass of wine savoured.

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