Burn Cottage Pinot Noir Valli Vineyard 2017

Central Otago experienced a mild winter, and after an initially dry spring, there were periods of rain. Early bud-burst was followed by cooler temperatures aside from brief heat spikes in November. Windy conditions started in November and December was also relatively cool and flowering a little patchy. Mild conditions prevailed through to mid-February, with rain at times and nights often dipping below 10 degrees Celsius . Wind continued to be a challenge and vine canopies were quite low in vigour. By late February the temperatures lifted and veraison went well. Crops were low due to the season, however ripening progressed favourably, with picking in Gibbston early April.