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Rockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago 2023 Wine (75cl)
Rockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago 2023 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2023 red wine made from Pinot Noir from Central Otago, New Zealand. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Rockburn |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Wine style | red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Region | Central Otago |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Rockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago 2023 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2023 red wine made from Pinot Noir in Central Otago, New Zealand.
Typical grape profile: Pinot Noir — Red fruit (cherry, cranberry, red plum), earthy and floral notes, silky texture. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
No verified vineyard or named parcel is linked yet. BottlePicker therefore does not assign a soil, elevation or site temperature to this bottle from its regional name alone.
Soil structure and vine density
No site-specific soil or planting-density record is available for this bottle.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Pinot Noir growing profile. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Source-supplied bottle description
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Rockburn Wines was founded by Richard Bunton in 1991 in Central Otago, New Zealand. Winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis joined in 2005 from Felton Road, bringing expertise that quickly elevated Rockburn to one of New Zealand’s premier Pinot Noir producers. The estate follows sustainable viticulture practices and holds Sustainable Wines of New Zealand certification. Rockburn Pinot Noir is celebrated globally for its elegance, finesse, and expressive style. Vineyard Situated on the 45th parallel, Rockburn’s vineyards enjoy a climate similar to Burgundy, with extreme diurnal temperature variations that encourage complexity in the grapes. The estate’s vineyards lie between contrasting landscapes: rainforest-clad mountains to the west and a dry, barren eastern terrain. The Pinot Noir grapes are sourced from two sites: Parkburn, planted in loam over river gravel, and Gibbston, with deeper alluvial gravel soils. Clones include 10/5, 5,6, Abel, 667, and 777, trained using the Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) system to optimise sun exposure and airflow.
Winemaking
Grapes are cool-macerated for several days prior to fermentation in large fermenters, with daily plunging to extract colour, tannins, and aromatics. Post-fermentation maceration and inclusion of some whole bunches add complexity. The wine is matured in 100% French oak barrels, with a portion of new and one-year-old barrels, enhancing texture and structure while maintaining purity of fruit.
Tasting Notes
A beautifully textured and elegant Pinot Noir, offering expressive aromas of plum, black cherry, and subtle mocha, layered with delicate oak. Silky tannins wrap the palate, leading to a long, refined finish. This wine epitomises Rockburn’s hallmark elegance, integrity, and balance.
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir 100%
Evidence boundary
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