Grasshopper Rock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014
About the wine
Phil's triple Gold medal-winning Pinot has just been awarded 'classic wine' status
- Phil Handford only makes one wine, Pinot Noir. It’s his obsession. And he makes some of the best on the planet. Hand picked from his own Central Otago vineyard, then lovingly cuddled in expensive French oak.
- Forget pricey Burgundy. When the French get their chops round this soft, elegant, seriously classy Kiwi Pinot Noir, they’ll be quaking in their vineyards. Vibrant and savoury, with fresh raspberry and cherry flavours, this is a complex, top-shelf red with subtle herbal notes, sweet spice and a lovely lick of oak.
- Since the first vintage, this drop has been a magnet for gongs and trophies, including a Decanter Gold medal in 2015 and an International Wine Challenge Gold in 2016. No wonder it's been awarded ‘classic wine’ status in the ‘Bible of Kiwi Wine’.
Best before
Drink now to 2024
Serving advice
Serve at 16-18°C. Open/Decant 30+ minutes before serving
Food match
Lamb or game dishes work perfectly
Contains sulphites
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Phil Handford
- With a heap of Gold medals, Phil making some of the best Pinot Noir we have ever tasted.
- His first ever vintage was awarded 92 points by Robert Parker.
- Phil alternates between mastermind and master of understatement: 'Just going for a paddle' - First solo kayak crossing of Foveaux Strait. 'Caught the odd deer' - Acclaimed deer trapper in the 80's. 'Dabbled in shearing' - 300 a day man
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