28-May-2018
barringtonBarrington Vineyard was established by the Smythe and Dowling families in 2011 when they purchased an 8 ha site with four clones of Pinot Noir (and some rogue Pinot Gris vines) planted in 2002. The vineyard on Muttontown Road is on the banks of the Clutha River, Clyde, near to Alexandra. David and Karen Smythe, who are on site, have their son-in-law Jim Redgrave managing the vineyard. The fruit goes into the Barrington label, and some is sold on contract. The Barrington wines are made by Antony Worch of Alexandra Vintners. Here, I review the new 2017 Barrington ‘River Block’ Pinot Noir. www.barringtonwine.co.nz
