150 years in the making

Deep in New Zealand’s South Island and surrounded by mountain ranges, river valleys and hillsides is Central Otago, a region whose extreme climate rewards careful site selection with wines of great intensity and finesse. Lowburn Ferry produces two Pinot Noir from the exceptional vineyards of this region – the Central Otago Pinot Noir and our flagship, the Home Block Pinot Noir.

Home Block Pinot Noir

Our Home Block sits beneath the magnificent Pisa Range in one of Central Otago’s most unique vineyard parcels.
The rich soil derived from sensitive human cultivation over more than 150 years produces distinct characteristics in our wines, which are expressed through natural viticulture and winemaking techniques. These soils and the sheltered location help to create exceptional wines that have balance, harmony, complexity and depth of character.

2021 Home Block Pinot Noir

$115.00

A special selection, hand-picked from a single 1ha parcel in the Lowburn Ferry Home block. An exceptional example of Central Otago Pinot Noir with its silky entry flowing into a plush palate of wild cherry, dark plums, wild thyme and spicy dried herbs supported by a fine structure that will allow the wine to age gracefully for many years to come.

“Lowburn Ferry's top-of-the-shop cuvée with incredible intensity and creamy richness of ripe cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruit. This is an all-singing, all-dancing, no expense spared Pinot Noir.”

~ Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous

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Central Otago Pinot Noir

Blended from some of the region’s most prestigious vineyards, our Central Otago Pinot Noir showcases classic characters of blueberries, blackberries and liquorice with long, silky tannins.

2021 Central Otago Pinot Noir

$45.00

Blended from some of the region’s most prestigious vineyards, the Central Otago Pinot Noir is full-bodied and velvety, with long, silky tannins. Flavours of blueberries and blackberries are accompanied by notes of dark chocolate and star anise. A seamless integration of quality oak that creates opulence and balance.

“Appealing wine with delicate floral/red rose petal, dark cherry, plum and anise/spice flavours supported by fine, drying tannins. Deliciously accessible now but should develop well with bottle age.”

~ Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review

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