2011 The Crater Rim Bendigo Terrace Pinot Noir, Otago

Crater Rim wines are produced from contracted sites carefully selected for their particular mix of varietal, topography, soil and microclimate – creating high quality, site-specific wines of individual character and drinkability.

This approach is styled on the negociant houses of Burgundy and the Rhone Valley in France, where the careful selection of non-estate-grown small parcels of fruit for winemaking is a long-held tradition. Attention to detail is key. We work closely with each grower to ensure that vines are cropped low and managed sustainably, guaranteeing the best quality fruit possible from each vineyard site. These are exceptional wines from exceptional regions.

Ripe and reasonably cocenntrated Pinot Noir with dark cherry, plum and spice characters. The wine has an ink-like texture often found in Bendigo wines although this example has a little more weight and mouth-feel than many. 25 JUL 2012

Bob Campbell MW The Real Review