Image courtesy Mumm Terroirs

Traditionally known for its sparkling wine, wine producer Mumm is releasing a Central Otago Pinot Noir, the first ‘still’ fine wine crafted for the Mumm Terroirs collection.

The Mumm Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 is the second release in the Mumm Terroirs collection from this South Island wine region, following the inaugural release of its sparkling Mumm Central Otago Blanc de Noirs NV in 2023.

Sourced from the world’s most southerly wine region, Central Otago is the only New Zealand region with a continental climate with very cool winters and sometimes frosty springs and autumns, followed by short, hot and dry summers. The wine is made from 100-percent hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes from the Lowburn sub-region and matured for 16 months in French oak, and retails in Australia for $80.

“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,” said New Zealand Mumm chief winemaker Jamie Marfell.

The new release will join the Mumm Terroirs collection, which Mumm said “celebrates prestigious wine regions known for producing exceptional Pinot Noir”.

“Each of the sparkling and fine wines in the series celebrate a region’s true sense of place and unique terroir including Northern Tasmania, Marlborough, Central Otago and Napa California,” said Mumm.

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