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Scout Central Otago Lowburn Chardonnay 2019

AT FIRST SIP- Stone fruit galore in this one with some flinty edges and tart white peach acidity. AFTER A FEW- A lot to love here, much like Central Otago itself.

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AT FIRST SIP- Stone fruit galore in this one with some flinty edges and tart white peach acidity. AFTER A FEW- A lot to love here, much like Central Otago itself.

About This Wine

Their Central Otago Chardonnay takes fruit from a vineyard within the Lowburn sub-region. Lowburn has been gaining serious notoriety amongst local winemakers. This side valley off the larger Cromwell basin, benefits from the warm dry days common to the region, as well as slightly cooler nights within Lowburn itself.  The result is often bright, full complex flavours.

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It's up for debate between Patagonia and Central Otago as the most southern wine region in the world. Either way, that gives you an idea of just how far south it is. This means short winter days and long summer days, all with dramatic shifts in temperatures often within mere hours. 

Central Otago was pioneered by a handful of producers, in various corners of the region; Rippon in Wanaka, Black Ridge in Earnscleugh/Alexandra,  and Gibbston Valley wines and Chard Farm in Gibbston Valley. The early 80s marked the beginning of commercial winemaking in the region with this dedicated quartet. Taking their advice from local farmers and stone fruit growers. In a blink of an eye in wine terms, Pinot Noir from Central Otago quickly emerged on the world stage with an impressive debut. The region shot to fame in Pinot circles for the quintessential NZ 'pungency', expressive and sometimes enormous flavours. The 2000's marked the coming of age for the region as winemakers and viticulturists began to refine their last 20-30 years experience with this semi desert region. 

The Sub-regions of Central Otago are listed from south to north are; Earnscleugh/Alexandra, Gibbston Valley, Bannockburn, Lowburn, Bendigo, Wanaka and Waitaki (although in North Otago, the region is so small it's best to consider it alongside Central Otago)

Today, Pinot Noir is barely over 5% of New Zealand's wine growing acreage, and most of it is (upwards of 80%) is still planted to Pinot Noir. Riesling is the dark horse here as well as some extra lithe yet lush Chardonnay. Pinot Noir here under the best producers have reached a stage of elegant power, singing natural acidity and perfume yet with that oh so satiating 'Otago' suppleness. 

Our favourite producers from the area are;  Akitu, Alpine Wine Co., Felton Road, Burn Cottage, Mount Edward, Prophets Rock, Rippon and Valli.

Sarah Adamson and Greg Lane are both from wine regions; South Island, NZ and South Australia, Aus.

Having enjoyed observing, learning and gaining experience throughout New Zealand and Australia, they launched Scout Wine in 2017. Built on the foundation of being a constant observer of the wine world and to simply create wine they enjoy drinking and want to share. 

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