Recent Reviews
This is a very good example of what was, for some, a challenging vintage. It is an elegant, taut Pinot Noir with that desirable quality - subtle power. Red cherry, wild herb and subtle spice flavours offer a flavour profile that I sometimes find in good young burgundy. I like the moderately tannic structure which offers hope for future development 
90/100
Bob Campbell
bobswinereviews.com
Apr 2009
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Lindis River Pinot Noir
The Lindis River is located in Central Otago, New Zealand. The region is well known for its rich gold mining history that lasted several decades in the 19th century.
Lindis River Vineyard is situated in the Ardgour Valley, 10 km South of Tarras, 5 km North of Bendigo and, at a short distance from the Lindis River confluence with the Clutha river, at Maori Point.
Lindis River vineyard was the first to be established in the Ardgour Valley, in 2000. The land was once part of the Ardgour Sheep Station and was grazed for generations. As a remnant of those old days, a hundred year old wool shed still stands on valley floor part of the property. It was converted into a modern house in 2002, when it became our residence.
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Lindis River "One by One"
When we planted our vineyard in 2000 we decided to create a "little Burgundy" within the vineyard. Vines in one small block were planted one metre apart with one metre wide rows. Everything in there needs to be done by hand, literally "one by one", and of course, as with the rest of our vineyard, organic practices are employed. In 2006 we made a small batch from these grapes and aged the wine in three barrels for 18 months. The extra time allowed all components to integrate fully. The result is a highly varietal wine which impresses with its elegance and balance, rather than simple fruit flavours and toasty oak components. The limited amount of Lindis River "One by One" will only be made available to the restaurant trade and directly to the public through our website. Please contact us via email, info@lindisriver.co.nz, for more information.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
A musical evening at Mollies
Mollies is a small luxury hotel at St. Mary's Bay in Auckland. Mollies and music, in particular opera, go hand in hand. In association with the Auckland Opera Studio (www.aucklandoperastudio.co.nz/how_can_you_help.htm), the hotel plays host to musical evenings followed by dinner during the winter months. These are fund raising events to promote and assist young New Zealand singers with their careers. The latest evening featured soprano Aivale Cole ably accompanied by David Wickstead on piano. In her programme, "Leontyne n' Ella", Aivale sang arias inspired by Leontyne Price, while during the second half she changed tack and jazzed up the 80 strong audience with Ella Fitzgerald favourites. This brilliant performance was followed by an equally superb three course dinner which our 2006 Pinot Noir accompanied. We were humbled and pleased to share our wine with so many people in the same room. The team at Mollies can be congratulated for organizing such a memorable soirée.
The remainder of the 2009 programme can be viewed on Mollies website, www.mollies.co.nz. If you can't attend one of the evenings we can strongly recommend Mollies' candle lit dinner experience which is preceded by a small opera performance; or even better: a weekend of indulgence in this iconic hotel.
The remainder of the 2009 programme can be viewed on Mollies website, www.mollies.co.nz. If you can't attend one of the evenings we can strongly recommend Mollies' candle lit dinner experience which is preceded by a small opera performance; or even better: a weekend of indulgence in this iconic hotel.
