This wine is grown in Bannock Burn on the south bank of the Kawarau River on a gentle north facing slope. The soils are loess/loam and shaly sand. All are free draining and low fertility. This area lies at the southern end of the Cromwell Valley, one of the driest locations in Otago. The unique continental microclimate at Bannock Burn provides large diurnal and seasonal temperature variations that produce Pinot Noir grapes with great substance yet delicate flavors.
Aged for 6 months in mostly used small French oak barrels.