The Central Otago Wine Cellar -

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We founded Mitre Rocks Vineyard in 2000 as a family enterprise, with the aim of producing high-quality Central Otago Pinot Noir with substance and heart.

Lying at the foot of the rugged Pisa Range overlooking the picturesque Lake Dunstan some 10km north of Cromwell, the vineyard was to be something of a hearthstone for our family. It is a common cause that binds us together, and giving future generations the option to continue this endeavour, rooted in the land we love.

The first grapes were harvested from our vineyard in 2005, producing Pinot Noir of remarkable quality from the outset.

Winemaker is Carol Bunn.

- Simon & Roy McCallum

Mount Dottrel
Pinot Noir 2008 $33.95

Attractive dark fruit aromas, intense, complex flavours, rounded tannins and a long finish.

Mount Dottrel
Pinot Noir 2007 $33.95

Dark, rich wine presenting attractive Central Otago Pinot Noir characters of cherry and plum on the nose, supported by earthy complexity and herb fl avours. Full and round on the palate, this wine has great tannin structure, length and weight. An excellent complement to food, Mount Dottrel Pinot Noir 2007 will drink well while young, but will open up with careful cellaring.
IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition - London) Bouchard Finlayson Trophy and gold medal - October 2009
Gourmet Traveller Wine 92pts
Romeo Bragato Wine Awards 2009 Gold
NZ International Wine Show 2009 Silver

Mitre Rocks
Pinot Noir 2007 $41.95

This barrel-selected wine, crafted from our very best parcels, is opulent and dark, with big, dense fruit. The attractive bouquet hints at the plum and cherry fl avours you’ll encounter on the palate, where they are enlivened by dried herbal complexities. The tannins are velvety, while the structure and length is impressive. This Pinot Noir is seductively approachable on its own, but is also an excellent accompaniment to food and should age very well.

Royal Easter Show 2009 Gold
Romeo Bragato 2008 Gold
Gourmet Traveler 2008 5 Star
Soc. Mondiale International – Canada 2009 Gold
Christchurch Casino Pinot Noir Awards 2009 Gold
San Francisco International Wine Comp 2009 Silver
Winestate Magazine 2009 4 Star
Romeo Bragato 2009 Silver
NZ International Wine Show 2009 Silver
London Internat'l Wine & Spirit Comp 2009 Silver

MITRE ROCKS - MOUNT DOTTREL