Mumm has released a Central Otago Pinot Noir, the first ‘still’ fine wine crafted for the innovative Mumm Terroirs collection.
The release of Mumm Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 was foreshadowed by Trina Smith, chief winemaker of white wine and sparkling wine for Pernod Ricard Winemakers, in her recent podcast interview with Drinks Adventures.
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It is the second release in the Mumm Terroirs collection from Central Otago, following the inaugural release of its sparkling Blanc de Noirs NV in 2023.
The new still pinot is made from 100-percent hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes from the Lowburn sub-region and matured for 16 months in French oak.
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New Zealand Mumm chief winemaker Jamie Marfell said: “We’ve long worked alongside grape growers in the sub-regions to recognise the best vineyard and sites and the 2021 vintage provided us with excellent conditions and fruit to produce this wine.
“Creating a fine wine rather than a sparkling wine, speaks to the pioneering and innovative nature of this collection which is dedicated to showcasing Pinot Noir at its pinnacle of quality in the bottle.”
Mumm Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 is available now for an RRP of $80 in selected Australian venues, and online at vntnr.co.
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