Philosophy | Current Releases
While many argue the best wine is made in the vineyard, it is also due to the skill of the winemaker. Rudi Bauer needs little introduction and is acknowledged as one of New Zealand's top Pinot Noir winemakers. Since the vineyard began its first small production he has been making Pisa Range Estate wines under contract at his Quartz Reef winery.
The Pisa Range Estate label was launched with the 2000 vintage. Our philosophy is to produce an 'Estate' wine – a wine that truly reflects the site and 'terroir'. As a result the winemaker is involved all the way along the 'vine to wine' chain with decisions made on canopy management and bunch thinning to ensure the best possible fruit is brought into the winery at harvest.
Traditional gentle handling of the fruit is practiced in the winery with some whole bunch pressing. Clones are barrelled separately in French oak barriques (one-third new) for twelve months. The wine is kept in bottle for around twelve months prior to release. |
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2008 Pisa Range Estate 'Black Poplar Block' Pinot Noir
WINESTATE MAGAZINE - New Releases July/August 2011
Pisa Range Black Poplar Block Pinot Noir 2008
 (5 Stars)
"Slowly evolving Central Otago red, deep and still youthful in colour. Finely scented, with cherry, plum and spice flavours, nutty and savoury, showing excellent richness, complexity and harmony. Powerful wine for the long haul." $48 (A, UK, US)
Australian Gourmet Traveller WINE MAGAZINE - Apr/May 2011
2008 Pisa Range Estate Black Poplar Pinot Noir
(5 Stars), 95 Points
"Strong plum and black cherry aroma with a suggestion of violets. Supple, elegant wine that's more sinewy than previous vintages but shows typical power and a lingering finish. This wine must surely be one of the stars of the vintage."
PURE GOLD – 2010 Romeo Bragato Awards
WINE ANORAK - Jamie Goode UK - February 2010
2008 Pisa Range Estate Black Poplar Block Pinot Noir
93/100
"This was more of a vineyard vintage, where growers had to be careful about canopy management. Shy nose with some mineral notes. The palate shows richness with lovely smooth elegant fruit and a nice minerality. Ripe and full yet smooth with lovely cherryish fruit. Smooth texture."
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2010 Pisa Range Estate Pinot Gris
A single vineyard wine.
Pear floral notes, with citrus on the palate, dry, textural, with juicy acids - Cellar 3 to 5 years.
Dry style - pair it with fish or seafood. A perfect match with spicy Asian styled dishes, but goes equally well with goat's cheese.
WINESTATE MAG - July/August 2011 Issue - Michael Cooper
Pisa Range Estate Central Otago Pinot Gris 2010
 (3.5 Stars)
"Youthful, dry style with very good body and depth of citrusy, peachy, slightly appley and spicy flavours, threaded with fresh acidity. Hand-picked, tank-fermented and lees-aged, it has some cellaring potential." $28 (A)
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