$85.00
Prophet’s Rock was established in 1999 in the stunning Bendigo area of the Cromwell Basin in Central Otago. Two facts I want to share with you about Central Otago: Central Otago grows the world’s, most southerly grapevines, some of them cultivated south of the 45th parallel and it is New Zealand’s only wine region with a continental climate, providing greater diurnal and seasonal temperature variability than any other.
Why do we like it?
Unlike most vineyards in the region, which are situated on the valley floor, the vines of Prophet’s Rock are planted on steep, north-facing slopes. Paul Pujol, who has been the winemaker since the inaugural vintage in 2005, brings a wealth of experience from working in France during the off seasons over the past four years. He has honed his skills at Kuentz-Bar in Alsace and Comte de Vogüé in Burgundy, giving him an excellent foundation in crafting aromatic, textured whites and some of the finest expressions of Pinot Noir. The grapes were sourced from the remarkable north-facing slopes of Chinaman’s Terrace in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. A fantastic and very charming Pinot Noir with a great scent of dark cherry, redcurrant and sweet spice. Almost a sweet start with a stunning savoury finish. It’s simply so so good!
Grape Pinot noir
Country New-Zealand
Region Central-Otago
Vintage 2021
