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2006 Central Otago Pinot Gris |
Aurum Wines
Aurum Wines' vineyards are located in the cool-climate region of Central Otago on the 45th Parallel and are some of the world's most southerly vineyards. The continental climate, with hot summer days and cool summer nights creates wine with intense juice flavors and strong acid structure. The name Aurum is Latin for gold and pays homage to the fact that the vineyards are near the site of a 19th century gold-dredging operation.
Winery Accolades
Tom Stevenson's award-winning wine guide, Wine Report 2008, touted as “the essential insider's guide to every major wine-growing region in the world,” features regional Top 10 lists. The New Zealand report by journalist and Master of Wine, Bob Campbell, ranked Aurum Wines eighth in the New Up-and-Coming category.
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Quick Facts
OWNER: Joan and Tony Lawrence
WINEMAKER: Brook Lawrence and Lucie Pouthier-Lawrence
APPELLATION: Cromwell and Lowburn, Central Otago
VINEYARD AREA: 25 acres
WEB SITE: http://www.aurumwines.com
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2006 Central Otago Pinot Gris
Bouquet: Intense tropical fruit, passion fruit, and melon.
Palate: Full-bodied, fruit-driven wine with a spicy, creamy mouthfeel, supported by a mineral backbone and a long, lingering aftertaste.
Serving Suggestions: Excellent as an aperitif but also gorgeous with raw oysters and all sea food dishes. Matches particularly well with goat cheese soufflé and creamy chicken dishes. Great with Asian dishes.Reviews and Awards
"Outstanding Pinot Gris. Full bodied, yet elegantly flavored, crisp, and well balanced, with a long, persistent finish, tasting of pear, lemon peel. and passion fruit."
Ronn Wiegand, Restaurant Wine2006 Central Otago Riesling
Bouquet: A complex nose of lifted lime and citrus aromas, with floral scents and a spice background.
Palate: Very concentrated citrus and tropical fruit flavors with an underlying complexity of spices. A tight mineral edge is finely balanced with a hint of sweetness. Highly structured with a long finish.
Serving Suggestions: Lovely as an aperitif, but goes well with spicy fusion food, Asian food, and all seafood.Reviews and Awards
"The Riesling tastes like a fine, nearly dry German Kabinett. It is delicate and fine in character (peach, grapefruit, jasmine), medium full bodied, and crisp on the finish."
Ronn Wiegand, Restaurant Wine
89 points "This new winery - founded in only 2002 - has turned out a wonderfully delicate off-dry Riesling. Floral hints accent lemon and green apple aromas, while the finish lingers elegantly, hitting some lime top notes." Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 2007
Top 10 New Zealand Rieslings " This wine from Lowburn was described by one judge as ‘appealingly feminine’. With is hints of lavender, it's a tad more restrained than some of the other offerings, and shows attractive limes and nectarines in a crisp, fragrant style."
Cuisine Magazine - May 2007, Issue 1222006 Central Otago Pinot Noir
Bouquet: Complex black fruit and spice.
Palate: Ripe boysenberry and redcurrant flavors, with notes of laurel and thyme. Fine, smooth tannins are well-integrated with fruit.
Serving Suggestions: Roast lamb, venison, smoked meat and fish, and hard, aged cheeses.2006 Central Otago Pinot Noir Mathilde
Bouquet: Complex black fruit and spice.
Palate: Blackberry and black currant, with a solid mid-palate and a lingering finish. Intense and elegant.
Serving Suggestions: Venison, game, beef, lamb, and hard, aged cheeses.
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