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
Christmas 2024 Shipping Cut Off Dates
Order before these dates to receive your delivery before Christmas and New Years.
| USA | 22nd October |
| Australia | 5th November |
| Japan | 12th November |
| Hong Kong & Singapore | 15th November |
| New Zealand | 16th December |
Please find shipping information below for New Zealand and the rest of the world.
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$115 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$230 for 16 to 30 bottles
- NZ$300 for 31 to 45 bottles
- NZ$400 for 46 to 60 bottles
- NZ$500 for 61 to 75 bottles
- NZ$600 for 76 to 90 bottles
- For more, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery.
USA
- NZ$228 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$465 for 16 to 30 bottles
- NZ$639 for 31 to 45 bottles
- NZ$852 for 46 to 60 bottles
- NZ$1,065 for 61 to 75 bottles
- NZ$1,278 for 76 to 90 bottles
- For more, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 4 to 9 weeks for delivery.
- Add $95 per case for Alaska and Hawaii.
- We cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi, South Dakaota and Utah.
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The following states can be shipped to, depending on the ZIP code: Texas, Rhode Island, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Michigan, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Illinois, DelawareAdd $95 per case for Alaska and Hawaii.
UK
- NZ$248 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$496 for 16 to 30 bottles
- NZ$744 for 31 to 45 bottles
- NZ$992 for 46 to 60 bottles
- NZ$1,240 for 61 to 75 bottles
- NZ$1,488 for 76 to 90 bottles
- For more, 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
- Not available at the moment
- For more, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
Hong Kong
- NZ$115 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$230 for 16 to 30 bottles
- NZ$345 for 31 to 45 bottles
- NZ$460 per 46 to 60 bottles
- NZ$575 per 61 to 75 bottles
- NZ$690 per 76 to 90 bottles
- For more, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 4 to 9 weeks for delivery.
- No taxes at arrival
Singapore
- NZ$325 for 1 to 15 bottles
- NZ$650 for 16 to 30 bottles
- NZ$975 for 31 to 45 bottles
- NZ$1,300 per 46 to 60 bottles
- NZ$1,625 per 61 to 75 bottles
- NZ$1,950 per 76 to 90 bottles
- For more, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery.
- No taxes at arrival
China
- Not available at the moment
- For more, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
Japan
- NZ$300 for 1 to 9 bottles
- NZ$380 for 10 to 15 bottles
- NZ$760 for 16 to 30 bottles
- NZ$1,140 for 31 to 45 bottles
- NZ$1,520 for 46 to 60 bottles
- NZ$1,900 for 61 to 75 bottles
- NZ$2,280 for 76 to 90 bottles
- For more, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery.
South Korea
- NZ$500 for 1 to 9 bottles
- NZ$1,000 for 10 to 15 bottles
- NZ$2,000 for 16 to 30 bottles
- NZ$3,000 for 31 to 45 bottles
- NZ$4,000 for 46 to 60 bottles
- NZ$5,000 for 61 to 75 bottles
- NZ$1,599 for 76 to 90 bottles
- For more, please send an email to wine@kinross.nz
- Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery.
Terms and Conditions
No refund will be made 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 e-mail 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
