20-Jun-2018
The Central Otago ‘Wild Earth’ wine brand was established by Quintin Quider when he planted Pinot Noir in Bannockburn and Lowburn in 1998 and 1999. The Bannockburn site with its 10/5 Pinot Noir clone is attributed to the quality and character of the Wild Earth Pinot Noirs, despite Quintin contracted different (all high profile) winemakers to make the wine. Quintin has since sold his vineyards and concentrates on his cellar door and restaurant where he serves a broad range of his wines, made by Jen Parr since 2015. Quintin still obtains fruit from his former site, and this no doubt contributes to the continuity of quality and style. Here, I review the current 2015 release of the Pinot Noir. www.wildearthwines.co.nz
