Maori Point, Central Otago

Maori Point
Central Otago, New Zealand

Website: http://maoripoint.co.nz

Maori Point is the project of Dr John Harris and Dr Marilyn Duxson (above), research scientists who were based in Dunedin but who are now based on their vineyard at Tarras, half way between Cromwell and Wanaka. It's a 6.5 hectare north-facing vineyard on the banks of the Clutha river, and the first vines were planted in 2002. First vintage was 2006 and until 2013 the wines were made at VinPro; now they are made by Lucie Lawrence of Aurum. Winemaking is on site, which is relatively unusual for an operation of this size in Central Otago.

THE WINES

Maori Point Pinot Noir 2008 Central Otago, New Zealand
Lively and fresh with nice blackberry and plum fruit, with some warmth. Nice spicy finish. 90/100 (02/14)

Maori Point Pinot Noir 2012 Central Otago, New Zealand
Lovely fresh aromatic nose with subtly herbal red cherry fruit. Round, fresh and elegant with a supple character to the palate, and sweet cherries and herbs. 93/100 (02/14)

VISITING CENTRAL OTAGO (2014)
Gibbston Valley
Chard Farm
Wooing Tree
Folding Hill
Mount Difficulty
Lowburn Ferry
Grasshopper Rock
Doctors Flat
Valli
Two Paddocks
Surveyor Thomson
Judge Rock
Hawkshead
Maori Point
Mondillo
Maude

Wines tasted as indicated (month/year)
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