Description
In the 1860s gold fever swept across New Zealand. Ordinary farmers discarded plows in favour of pickaxes and journeyed out into the gold fields of the South.
Eli Scott was one of these men.
Otago ore called him, and so he went. The gold there was rich, but hard to find—hidden under swift currents, between folds of earth and stone. Eli Scott worked his pan until his fingers went numb—the frigid river and iron tools robbing heat—in an unshakeable effort to forge a better life.
Now, more than 160 years later, this land has bestowed a treasure of a different kind—a series of wines that embody the spirit of Eli Scott. From both Marlborough and Otago come three unmatched jewels, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. These limited-edition wines represent the culmination of years of work by New Zealand’s original family of pioneering winemakers. You cannot simply acquire this wine—it must be earned. Every drop contains subtle echoes of the hard graft of pioneers who have gone before.
Vintage 2019 / The Real Review – 95 Points
“Elegant, concentrated pinot noir with vanilla, spicy oak, cassis, blackcurrant and ripe plum flavours supported by a backbone of fine tannins. Can be appreciated now but will benefit from bottle age. Decant before serving for best results.” Bob Campbell
