2023 Rockburn The Chosen 777 Pinot Noir (Coming Soon)
Regular price
$99.00
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RRP $99 / 750ml
1000 x Individually Numbered Bottles Produced
Many grapes are picked. Not all are chosen. But as we seek eloquent expressions of site and season there are some special spots in the vineyard that assert themselves immediately; a row of vines that can stop a winemaker in their tracks, a small planting that has achieved perfect harmony and resonance with the sun and soil.
This wine was Chosen from just such a place. The 777 clone is widely planted in our Parkburn Vineyard, but this particular block was identified early as having great potential to create this, a wine of great purity and presence.
Expect to see this youthful wine transform and evolve over a decade or more; please be aware a fine deposit may occur as a result of our minimal handling philosophy.
Silver Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show 2025
Silver Medal - International Wine Competition (UK) 2025
5 Stars (98 points) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Combining richness with finesse, the wine shows Black Doris plum, wild strawberry, clove, olive, and toasted nut aromas on the nose. The opulent palate offers terrific weight and power, gorgeously framed by supple texture and beautifully melded tannins, making it superbly harmonious and soothing with a prolonged, gratifying finish. At its best: 2026 to 2040"
94 points - Cameron Douglas "From clone 777 the bouquet showcases a robust and vibrant attack, scents of dried herb and savoury hillside Otago complexity, core scents of plum and dark cherry, some dried raspberry then barrel spice and gentle smoky wood layer. On the palate a firm and dry wine with texture and backbone from tannins and acidity. Fruit flavours mirror the bouquet, there’s a clay stone earthy quality and lengthy persistent textures and flavours. A delicious wine with length and power, some velvet mouthfeel moments and salivating finish. Best from 2028 through 2036."
93 points - Candice Chow for Raymond Chan Wine Reviews "Medium crimson with a hint of purple, even colour throughout. The nose is alluring, with aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, sweet floral and a touch of herb. Medium-bodied, aromas of black cherry and boysenberry entwined with rich thyme, cinnamon, and sweet floral. The fruit is pure and bright, supported by invigorating acidity. Natural, silky tannins unfold notes of pansies, soft spices and minerals, and carry a delicate flow to an extended finish. This Pinot Noir has a pure expression and elegant presence. Match with duck breast and pork belly over the next 6+ years."
