Burn Cottage 2013 Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
While the 2013 Burn Cottage has intriguing hints of floral notes, it is mostly a deep black well from which surges a great aromatic palette: plum, blackberry, orange zest, spices and smoked meats. With air, some greener notes from the whole cluster usage emerge, as does just a hint of the brushy Central Otago mountainsides. It possesses a wonderful energy on the palate: vibrant acidity lends the wine a juicy quality followed by good richness, yet the wine is not at all fat. The tannins are very complete and complex across the mouth and the finish is long, powerful and mouth staining. Everything is in place for the concert on this one; it only remains for the musicians to take the stage. We are very excited about the quality of the 2013 vintage at Burn Cottage and it will provide years of enjoyment.
-Ted Lemon