Rockburn
The Chosen Abel Pinot Noir 2023 750ml

Many grapes are picked. Not all are chosen. But as we seek eloquent expressions of site and season there are some special spots in the vineyard that assert themselves immediately; a row of vines that can stop a winemaker in their tracks, a small planting that has achieved perfect harmony and resonance with the sun and soil.

This wine was Chosen from just such a place. The Abel clone is widely planted in our Parkburn Vineyard, but this particular block was identified early as having great potential to create this, a wine of great purity and presence.

No new oak was chosen when compiling this wine, instead the emphasis is on purity of fruit and expression of terroir. Please match this wine with a dish that is respectful of these nuances, and I encourage you to listen carefully to the story the wine wants to tell you.

Expect to see this youthful wine transform and evolve over a decade or more; please be aware a fine deposit may occur as a result of our minimal handling philosophy.

5 Stars Rockburn The Chosen Parkburn Vineyard Abel Central Otago Pinot Noir

- "Likely to be long-lived, the 2023 vintage (*****) was made solely from the Abel clone of Pinot Noir, grown in the estate's Parkburn Vineyard, and matured for 10 months in French oak barrels (one and two-year-old, avoiding the use of new oak). Deep, bright ruby, it is mouthfilling and very savoury, with deep, ripe cherryish, plummy, distinctly spicy flavours, earthy and chocolatey notes, balanced tannins, and excellent complexity and harmony. Well worth cellaring." Michael Cooper

5 Stars (97/100) Rockburn The Chosen Parkburn Vineyard Abel Central Otago Pinot Noir

- "Sweetly fruited with savoury nuances, showing dark cherry, cured meat, bouquet garni, porcini, and toasted almond characters on the nose. The palate is concentrated with depth and presence, wonderfully complemented by fine, grainy tannins. It's sturdy and captivating, with fabulous complexity and alluring complexity. At its best: 2026 to 2040. $99.00. www.rockburn.co.nz. April 2025. Sam Kim/Wine Orbit

93/100 Rockburn The Chosen Parkburn Vineyard Abel Central Otago Pinot Noir

"Aromas of dark berries and plum, boysenberry and raspberry compote, there’s a fine savoury quality reflecting the signature of Central Otago - adding complexity and charm. Floral and very new, layers of complexity and classic Rockburn power. Dry with a core of fruit, an abundance of fine tannins and plenty of acidity then some judicious use of wood. Flinty, floral, fruity and varietal, a wine to be enjoyed from today though best from 2028 through 2034+." Cameron Douglas

Sweetly fruited with savoury nuances, showing dark cherry, cured meat, bouquet garni, porcini, and toasted almond characters on the nose. The palate is concentrated with depth and presence, wonderfully complemented by fine, grainy tannins. It's sturdy and captivating, with fabulous complexity and alluring complexity. At its best: 2026 to 2040

$95.98AUD

Minimum order: 6 bottles across Rockburn's range.

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	Tasting Notes
	Region Central Otago		Bottle Closure Type Screw Cap
	Vintage 2023		ABV% 13.00

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Rockburn The Chosen Abel Pinot Noir 2023 750ml

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The Chosen Abel Pinot Noir 2023 750ml