2023 Rockburn The Chosen Abel 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 Abel clone is widley 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
5 Stars (97 points) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Sweetly fruited with savoury nuances, showing dark cherry, cured meat, bouquet garni, porcini, and toasted almond characters on the nose. The palate is concentrated with depth and presence, wonderfully complemented by fine, grainy tannins. It's sturdy and captivating, with fabulous complexity and alluring complexity. At its best: 2026 to 2040"
94 points - Candice Chow for Raymond Chan Wine Reviews "Medium ruby-red, even colour throughout. The nose is elegantly full, with aromas of black raspberry, cherry, plum, herb and spice. Medium-full bodied, aromas of cherry, plum and black raspberry entwined with oregano, black pepper and nutmeg. The fruit is mouth-filling, enriched with herbs and spices and featuring lively acidity. The velvety tannins lightly structure the fruit, lending a rich, spiced, brooding finish. This Pinot Noir is elegant and nicely structured yet powerful and refined. Match with lamb or roasted duck over the next 8+ years."
93 points - Cameron Douglas "Aromas of dark berries and plum, boysenberry and raspberry compote, there’s a fine savoury quality reflecting the signature of Central Otago - adding complexity and charm. Floral and very new, layers of complexity and classic Rockburn power. Dry with a core of fruit, an abundance of fine tannins and plenty of acidity then some judicious use of wood. Flinty, floral, fruity and varietal, a wine to be enjoyed from today though best from 2028 through 2034+."
