VINTAGE NOTES: We experienced a favourable season commencing without spring frost concerns, and aside from periods of rain and high wind run in early summer, the season was warm and settled from there. The low rainfall and mild conditions providing a stable and slow even ripening period. Picking progressed steadily with a great window for each block in the settled conditions, and without early autumn frost pressure, leaves remained on the vines and trees into May. WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES: Moonlight Race is a combination of Pinot Noir sourced from our trio of estate vineyards: Burn Cottage Vineyard in Lowburn, and the Sauvage and Sappa Vineyards in Bannockburn. Each vineyard contributes unique characteristics to the blend, resulting in a vibrant expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir. Rich savoury notes meld with red berry and plum, spice and mineral notes. Supple with layers of interest and a wonderful seamless quality through the palate framed by juicy tannins. This wine is approachable now and can be expected cellar up to 7 years.
