A Little Moonlight Magic

Tastes Like: Red Cherry. Plum. Wild Raspberry. Black Tea. Cracked Pepper. Earthy Spice. Silky Tannins.

Pinot Noir with a bit of Central Otago magic. Elegant, juicy and quietly complex, this is the sort of red that doesn’t need to shout about itself. Bright cherry and plum up front, a little savoury spice underneath, and silky tannins that make the whole thing feel effortlessly put together.

Made by Burn Cottage in Central Otago, New Zealand, Moonlight Race brings together fruit from three estate-grown sites: Burn Cottage Vineyard in Lowburn, plus Sauvage and Luna vineyards in Bannockburn. The 2021 vintage enjoyed a warm, dry growing season after some changeable weather earlier on, with cool nights helping preserve freshness in the grapes.

It’s 100% Pinot Noir, fermented with indigenous yeasts before spending 12 months in French oak, around 22% of it new. The result is layered and expressive, with bright red cherry and plum, peppery spice and savoury earthy notes, all wrapped up in a supple core of fruit and fine, silky tannins. Plenty of character, without losing that lovely Pinot elegance.

Give it a little air and serve alongside roast duck, mushroom risotto, slow-cooked lamb or a plate of earthy, buttery mushrooms. 

2021 - 13.5% - 750ml
Biodynamic - Vegan