New Zealand Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling. Cool climate wines. Ostler Vineyards Ltd

	Ostler Vineyards - Unique New Zealand Wine

Ostler Vineyards is a boutique producer of wines of distinction in the South Island’s Waitaki Valley. From select and hand-tended vineyards we produce memorable cool climate wines: Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Riesling.

It’s all about terroir

Uncompromising standards of cool-climate viticulture
Growing grapes in the Waitaki Valley – New Zealand’s newest premium wine region
Passionately producing wines of elegance and balance

'38 million years in the making'

The wine making is carried out with as little intervention as possible by Jeff Sinnott using the traditional techniques of Burgundy and Alsace, with subtle use of oak.

Cellar Door

In December 2009 we opened the 'Vintner's Drop' - a Waitaki Valley regional wine tasting room in the Old Post Office in Kurow.

During the summer season we are open 7 days.

During the winter we are closed for tastings and bottle sales except for group tastings which are available by arrangement.

Contact details: Ph 03 4360545 or email: sales@vintnersdrop.co.nz

2008 Ostler Caroline's Pinot Noir

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Caroline's pinot Noir

Jasper Morris MW,UK:

"An attractive deep red colour. The bouquet is very perfumed from the very first sniff, with black cherry dominating. A few herbal notes mingle with the softly scented fruit. With time in the glass the herbal notes disappear and the black cherry gives way to a softer, strawberry fruit. The middleweight palate is beautifully crafted..."

Steve Tanzer, USA:

"Medium red. Sexy aromas of raspberry, plum, mocha and earth. Broad, savory and dry, with plum and underbrush flavors complemented by smoky minerality. Very distinctive, pliant pinot but not about primary fruit. Finishes chewy and long, with sweet tannins and considerable appeal. 91"

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