Burn Cottage Vineyard

Another stellar winery making magic in the area. Sitting on the foothill of Pisa ranges comes the Burn Cottage Pinots (Sauvage from Bannockburn). Wine maker Claire is an OG in the area, previously at Chard, Rippon and Valli (this is the most interesting one as BC and Valli swap several barrels each vintage to do a crossover). Not limited to Aus, she has also spent time at Burgundys Cote de Nuit at Domaine De LArlot and Domaine Dujac (the influence is noticeable) The 19 was the standout for me. Its like the making of a mulled wine with the fruits and spices, freshly squeezed glass of berries, plums and violets. It has vibrancy and a great mouthfeel, conplexity and poise. Second was the Sauvage, same style but different fruits. The tannin is in your face and confronting, wanting to pick a battle with your senses. Id love it with a confit duck or some hard cheese. Another winery focusing on the fruit (biodynamic), doing less with more. Love it! Note, wine tasting is NOT where the vineyards are. You will need to book in advance and head into Cromwell town centre.
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