Day 21 | Central Otago (New Zealand)

Pinot Noir at the Southern Edge

In the world of Pinot Noir, few places are as dramatic or as southerly as Central Otago in New Zealand’s South Island. Ringed by mountains and marked by a semi-continental climate, this region defies the country’s reputation for maritime viticulture. Dry summers, frigid winters, and large diurnal shifts enable Pinot Noir to achieve ripe, pure fruit prof…