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Prophets Rock Pinot Noir
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The Prophet’s Rock Pinot Noir is sourced exclusively from our Bendigo Vineyard where altitude, climate, fascinating soils and meticulous viticulture combine to produce Pinot Noir with real stature and concentration. Pinot Noir is the largest part of our production and a complete no-compromise obsession.
The foundation for this wine is a focus on delivering low yielding concentrated fruit from the vineyard. In the winery we employ principally traditional old world techniques. The grapes are gently handled and the wines are fermented using only the indigenous yeast from the vineyard. The wines are aged in barrel for 15-18 months before bottling and are cellared before release.
Since the first release in 2005 the Prophet’s Rock Pinot Noir has consistently been one of the best reviewed Pinot Noirs in New Zealand.
BENDIGO VINEYARD
The Bendigo Vineyard is located on a steep, elevated north-facing terrace high above the Bendigo Station Homestead.
This stunning site which rises from 317 to almost 400 metres has fascinating soils featuring clays and chalk mixed with schist and quartz. The steep slopes provide great sun exposure whilst the elevation ensures cool nights encouraging great flavour development and freshness in the wines.
The Bendigo Vineyard is planted in Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.
The seven different Pinot Noir clones on the site combine to make our Prophet’s Rock Pinot Noir.
Those of us lucky enough to work at or visit this vineyard can attest to the incredible view over the valley and the beautiful panorama of the Central Otago mountains.
The foundation for this wine is a focus on delivering low yielding concentrated fruit from the vineyard. In the winery we employ principally traditional old world techniques. The grapes are gently handled and the wines are fermented using only the indigenous yeast from the vineyard. The wines are aged in barrel for 15-18 months before bottling and are cellared before release.
Since the first release in 2005 the Prophet’s Rock Pinot Noir has consistently been one of the best reviewed Pinot Noirs in New Zealand.
BENDIGO VINEYARD
The Bendigo Vineyard is located on a steep, elevated north-facing terrace high above the Bendigo Station Homestead.
This stunning site which rises from 317 to almost 400 metres has fascinating soils featuring clays and chalk mixed with schist and quartz. The steep slopes provide great sun exposure whilst the elevation ensures cool nights encouraging great flavour development and freshness in the wines.
The Bendigo Vineyard is planted in Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.
The seven different Pinot Noir clones on the site combine to make our Prophet’s Rock Pinot Noir.
Those of us lucky enough to work at or visit this vineyard can attest to the incredible view over the valley and the beautiful panorama of the Central Otago mountains.