Crimson Peak Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023

Indulge in a luxurious sensory experience with Crimson Peak's velvety texture, which envelops the palate and delivers a smooth, seamless mouthfeel with notes of ripe plum, succulent black cherry, and subtle hints of integrated oak, creating a complex and well-balanced wine. Enjoy Crimson Peak during those special moments at dusk, when the sky is painted in hues of crimson and the mountains cast their enchanting shadow, creating visual memories that last a lifetime.

Crimson Peak captures that captivating moment when the sun's crimson hue reflects off the majestic peaks of Central Otago, paying homage to the region's natural beauty and unique atmosphere. Made by the team at Rockburn, Crimson Peak is crafted exclusively from 100% Central Otago Pinot Noir grapes and embodies the essence of this renowned wine region, showcasing its distinctive terroir and character.

Palate: French oak, ripe plum, black cherry, smooth mouthfeel.

Pair with: Roast meats, hard cheeses and root vegetables. 

Region: Central Otago, NZ

Central Otago is a unique wine region for New Zealand as it does not grow any of the country's famous Sauvignon Blanc but also unique globally for being the most southerly commercial wine region in the world. The region is famous for its fruity and full-bodied Pinot Noir with about ¾ of all vineyards in the region growing this grape variety. One of our favourite Pinot Noir regions here at World Wine.

Central Otago is the only region in New Zealand with a truly continental climate, with large daily and seasonal temperature extremes. At 300m in elevation, vineyards are protected from the cold ocean winds by high mountains reaching 3700m. The soils are also different to the rest of the country, with heavy deposits of rough-edged mica and other metamorphic schists in silt loams.

Historically, the subregion of Bannockburn has seen the most success. However, the region has seen significant growth in recent years and other sub regions are also flourishing.