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Byline: William Rice
It was a mere 30 years ago when the first pinot noir grapes were planted in New Zealand. Some of them ended up in the soil of Central Otago, which identifies itself as "the world's southernmost wine-growing region."
An extended growing season of long days and cool nights is just what the doctor ordered for growing firm, flavorful pinot noir grapes. But the weather can be fickle, even mean. Also, low yields (a financial sacrifice) are necessary if the wines are to earn world class status.
This pinot has "Old World ...