Black Ridge Central Otago Pinot Noir 2003

Black Ridge Central Otago Pinot Noir 2003Black Ridge, although one of the original Central Otago vineyards, is relatively unknown in Australia. It was first established in 1981 through the pioneering vision of Verdun Burgess & Sue Edwards. The vineyard setting is dramatic, carved from rugged outcrops of schist rock. Pockets of vines cling to the Central Otago hillside, in vivid contrast to the barren rock of Central Otago. Grapes are handpicked and the wines are handcrafted to reflect the

It's opulent

with a wonderful minerally spine running through a palate of prodigious length

long and has aging potential

Originally developed from prime farming land in 1998/99 under its previous owner

this is an elegant wine

There were cultural reasons why it occurred over in Burgundy

the western part of Bannockburn often receives higher rainfall

it has blossomed

The wine industry’s been very good to me

Two elevated Clarendon parcels (and 25% whole bunch ferment) leaven the palate

Overall balance and length are very good

The pinot noir is as remarkable