Dicey Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021 (6 Bottles) Bannockburn, Central Otago

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$540.00

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An unsettled spring meant a slow start to growing.After some warmer temps mid-November the inclement weather— including some low snowfall— continued into flowering. The vines set with small berries on compact bunches. There was a good amount of rain in January,then it dried out and heated up. Some screaming windstorms visited over Easter but we got through without damage. We brought the crop in at optimal ripeness. The fruit was disease free and delicious. Overall The season was warmer than normal, and the yields lower.

60% The Inlet, 40% BlackRabbit. 5% whole clusters, 95% destemmed. 23 days on skins 7 days cold soak, 7 days ferment, 9 days post ferment. Indigenous yeast. The wines were punched down once per day through to dryness,then left to soak. Malolactic fermentation in the spring.12 months in barrel with 20% new oak.

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About Dicey Wines

Wine is about place. Dicey is a place that is a rocky pocket of Central Otago: Bannockburn. It’s not easy to make wine here. Hoar frosts. Wind. Bitter cold and crackling heat. The land is unforgiving and the wines express that struggle.

The fruit comes from three vineyards started by three families transcending two generations. James and Odelle have The Inlet. Matt and Ali belong to Black Rabbit. Their pioneering parents, Robin and Margi, own their Swansong.

Our vineyards are named Swansong, Black Rabbit, and Inlet. Swansong is steep — the vines clawing their way along terraces of eroded gravel and clay. Black Rabbit sits on ancient bedrock, vines nestled into windblown soil. Inlet’s vines drape over a terrace of deep river gravel. We coax the best out of these reluctant soils by striving for balance.

Dicey Bannockburn wines pay homage. They tell the annual story of the region and share the colours of each season. The Single Vineyard wines have an even sharper focus.

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The diversity of what we are able to offer our customers stems from the relationships we have carefully cultivated with local and international brands. As a company that prides itself on casual excellence, we love to work with those who strive for the same. We are continuously learning and growing with our customers – and love nothing more than introducing you to the premium products we represent.

Our team works hard to get your products to your door as quickly as possible. Having various warehouses and logistics teams located around New Zealand helps us get the job done.

We go further than a distribution service – our knowledgeable team is passionate about tasting, selecting, and offering to our customers the products that best fit their needs. From writing a balanced and cohesive beverage program to offering staff training that motivates and informs your staff, we want to enable our valued customers to sell our wines with confidence.