Wild Irishman 'Alexandra' Pinot Noir 2020 (Magnum 1.5L)
Regular price $299.00 Save $-299.00Available to Wine Club Members Only
From the long established Three Miners vineyard on the south bank of the mighty Clutha river, this is our newest single vineyard label. The 20 year old vines are planted in shallow, free draining sandy loam over stony gravels at Earnscleugh in the heart of historic gold mining country. The vineyard is flanked on one side by piles of tailings left by gold dredges and is just a few kilometres from where Central Otago’s first vines were planted in the 1860s. Since this wine was harvested we have acquired a 3.5 ha vineyard just a few hundred metres from Three Miners but directly across the river on the north bank. This property is destined to become the long term home of Wild Irishman and we can’t wait to explore the north bank- south bank differences in wines from the two sites. First vintage from the new property will be this year.
From the moment we picked the Three Miners fruit last year we were happy to welcome this vineyard into the Wild Irishman line-up. The 2020 vintage is unmistakably Alexandra which for me is defined by supple fruit with a minerality that gives the wine a steely backbone. The nose is dark cherries and plums but the gold tailings and gravel soils have a big influence on the way these vines grow and ripen. The mineral energy gives the wine a bright almost luminous quality.
The maestro's of NZ wine Alan Brady and Brian Shaw are ready to release their 2020 vintage! The initial barrel tastings with our sommeliers are giving resounding feedback that 2020 is coming through just as powerful and complex as 2019. Next month our team will be tasting again with the Godfather to see how the flavours are coming together pre-bottling. It's our absolute pleasure to be part of this process and excitement levels are high here!
The ongoing success of Wild Irishman is a tribute to its fans like yourselves, Alan is beyond thrilled with how his wine is received... and hopefully he is being persuaded by us to increase production next year so we don't have to sell out so fast again! Last year's demand will drive the bottle price of each wine from 2019 up significantly as soon as the 2020 releases - a testament to the quality of the wine and very encouraging for those purchasing to invest.
Due to strong demand annually, this year we are again offering our Wine Club members exclusive access to ordering Wild Irishman wines.
Please email Thomas Moschetta, Cellar Sales Manager: thomas@kinross.nz at anytime to discuss about your next allocation.
Tasting Notes
The 2020 vintage is unmistakably Alexandra defined by subtle fruit with a minerality that gives the wine a steely backbone. The nose is dark cherries and plums, but the gold tailings and gravel soils have a big influence on the way these vines grow and ripen. The mineral energy gives the wine a bright almost luminous quality.
Service
Enjoy today and up to 2023
Cellaring
Enjoy it today and up to 2023
Pairings
Food:
Entree: baked bried in a sourdough bread bowl
Main: Duck and shallots au vin
Dessert: Apple and cinnamon creame caramel cakes
Spotify: Yacht Rock
Netflix: Sherpa
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2020
- Region:
- Central Otago
- Sub Region:
- Alexandra
- Alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Time in Barrel:
- 10 months
- New Oak:
- 33%
- Crafted By:
- Alan Brady
- Farming:
- Sustainable
Please find shipping information below for New Zealand and the rest of the world. Prices are live from 1st January 2025. Please note that all our shipping costs include all taxes and duties (i.e. no other shipping or taxes will be incurred).
Wine club members please contact your wine advisor to discuss your rates.
New Zealand
Shipping calculated on check out, shipping rates are per case (1 case = up to 12 bottles).
North Island
- Please allow 5 to 7 working days for delivery. Add an extra day or 2 for rural deliveries.
South Island
- Please allow 3 to 7 working days for delivery. Add an extra day or 2 for rural deliveries.
Australia
- NZ$125 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$250 for 16 to 30 bottles
- NZ$375 for 31 to 45 bottles
- For more quantities, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery.
USA
For most states:- NZ$240 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$480 for 16 to 30 bottles
For Alaska / Hawaii:
- NZ$340 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$680 for 16 to 30 bottles
For Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Dakota, Utah, Michigan:
- NZ$570 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$1,140 for 16 to 30 bottles
Please allow 4 to 9 weeks for delivery.
United Kingdom
- NZ$265 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$530 for 16 to 30 bottles
- For more quantities, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 10 to 15 weeks for delivery.
- Same rates for Scotland.
- Add $50 per case for Ireland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and Outer Islands.
Europe
- We are able to ship 1-12 bottles to Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland.
- For more information on rates, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.
Hong Kong
- NZ$120 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$240 for 16 to 30 bottles
- For more quantities, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 4 to 9 weeks for delivery.
Singapore
- NZ$325 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$650 for 16 to 30 bottles
- For more quantities, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery.
China
- We have some great 6 pack options available for shipping to China.
- For more information, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.
Japan
- NZ$370 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$740 for 16 to 30 bottles
- For more quantities, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery.
South Korea
- NZ$506 for 1 to 9 bottles
- For more quantities, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery.
Christmas 2025 Shipping Cut Off Dates
Order before these dates to receive your delivery before Christmas and New Years. Note dates are approximate at this stage.
| USA | 22nd October |
| Australia | 5th November |
| Japan | 12th November |
| Hong Kong & Singapore | 15th November |
| New Zealand | 16th December |
Terms and Conditions
There are no refunds available once we have dispatched the wine to you. We do not refund if the wine is faulty after opening. If your order has been packed incorrectly or is not what you paid for please let us know within 7 days of delivery so we can repack and send you the correct wine.
Kinross will make every effort to ensure that your wine is shipped to your door quickly and efficiently, and on the above timetable. However, we rely on third parties to undertake delivery, and as such delivery dates cannot be guaranteed. If you require delivery within time frames less than the above, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz and our team will try our best to complete the order in the time frame requested. This may increase delivery costs, and we will advise you if this is the case.
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage:
- 2020
- Region:
- Central Otago
- Sub Region:
- Alexandra
- Alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Time in Barrel:
- 10 months
- New Oak:
- 33%
- Crafted By:
- Alan Brady
- Farming:
- Sustainable
