The Tiger Pinot Noir hails from a single vineyard nestled within the Lowburn sub-region of Central Otago. The vineyard gently ascends from the valley floor, benefiting from its elevated position and facilitating a gradual ripening process that develops intricate layers of flavour nuances and soft, velvety tannins in the wine.
Wines sourced from this vineyard typically exhibit aromatic notes of spice, red berries, and violets. The palate is structured with multiple layers of finely integrated, textural tannins.
WINEMAKERS COMMENTS:
An enticing bouquet that slowly opens to reveal ripe red fruits of cherry and plum with subtle hints of raspberry and smoked dried herbs. Velvety texture and elegance hit the mid-palate to reveal layers upon layers of flavour. The finish lingers gracefully with a calm persistence and a luminous acidity that delivers pleasing freshness and length.
--------THE PRODUCER--------
Chard Farm
Chard Farm was established in 1987 by Motueka brothers Rob and Greg Hay. They were the first to come into the area with the intention of setting up a commercial vineyard and selected the Chard Farm site after careful evaluation of the peculiarities of grape growing in Central Otago.
--------THE GRAPE--------
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir produces some of the world's most expensive, most lauded, rarest and delicious wines. Equally it is one of the most difficult grapes to grow successfully and as a result it is quite hard to make a balanced Pinot Noir. It is historically from Burgundy, most specifically in the Cote de Nuits, so much so that people will refer to Pinot Noir as a 'Burgundy'. Here the wines are light with an array of bright red fruit and floral flavours.
--------THE REGION--------
Central Otago
Central Otago is one of the most southerly wine regions in the world and it is most commonly referred to as Pinot Central, in New Zealand. It has a long history of winemaking dating back to the mid 1800s and in fact a 'Burgundy' from Central Otago won a gold medal in a Sydney wine competition in 1881. A few winemakers including Alan Brady helped to craft it into a leading Pinot Noir region for the world thanks to his fruit-bombs. Many fantastic aromatic white wines excel here also.
