Burn Cottage
Burn Cottage Vineyard is a New Zealand winery located in the Central Otago region. The estate spans about 24 hectares, of which 11 are planted with vines, in an area that rises towards the first mountain ridges of the territory. Since 2002 it has been owned by the Sauvage family, who also manage estates in the German region of Pfalz and some wine sales companies in the United States. The vineyards were planted on virtually untouched land, which had previously been used for sheep grazing, as is traditional in New Zealand's agricultural culture. This is a highly suitable area, characterized by a mild microclimate and well protected from winds and disturbances. The nature around the rows is still wild and unspoiled, ensuring great biodiversity.
Marquis Sauvage and Dianne Sauvage, during a trip to Australia and New Zealand, immediately fell in love with this area and after tasting wines from some producers in the Central Otago region, had no doubts about creating a new estate. Thus began a new adventure. In the initial phase of the project, the Sauvage couple relied on the expertise of Ted Lemon, owner and winemaker of the Californian estate Littorai Wines, who after various experiences in Burgundy, California, and Orgon, decided to rethink traditional cultivation systems, turning towards biodynamic practices. The Burn Cottage estate has been cultivated from the beginning following the rules of biodynamics, with the utmost respect for nature.
Peter Proctor, owner of Rachel Pomeroy, was also involved in the project, contributing to the adoption of biodynamics without issues for the vines, which adapted immediately, having never previously known chemical treatments. Fertilizations are carried out only with organic compost from the company's pastures. To promote biodiversity, an olive grove has also been planted for the production of olive oil. Aware that great wines are the result of high-quality grapes, the vineyard is the center of all the estate's activities. The grapes are harvested at full ripeness and thanks to careful and delicate winemaking and patient aging, the wines present themselves with a profile of great balance and harmony, capable of authentically interpreting the terroir.
Burn Cottage Vineyard is a New Zealand winery located in the Central Otago region. The estate spans about 24 hectares, of which 11 are planted with vines, in an area that rises towards the first mountain ridges of the territory. Since 2002 it has been owned by the Sauvage family, who also manage estates in the German region of Pfalz and some wine sales companies in the United States. The vineyards were planted on virtually untouched land, which had previously been used for sheep grazing, as is traditional in New Zealand's agricultural culture. This is a highly suitable area, characterized by a mild microclimate and well protected from winds and disturbances. The nature around the rows is still wild and unspoiled, ensuring great biodiversity.
Marquis Sauvage and Dianne Sauvage, during a trip to Australia and New Zealand, immediately fell in love with this area and after tasting wines from some producers in the Central Otago region, had no doubts about creating a new estate. Thus began a new adventure. In the initial phase of the project, the Sauvage couple relied on the expertise of Ted Lemon, owner and winemaker of the Californian estate Littorai Wines, who after various experiences in Burgundy, California, and Orgon, decided to rethink traditional cultivation systems, turning towards biodynamic practices. The Burn Cottage estate has been cultivated from the beginning following the rules of biodynamics, with the utmost respect for nature.
Peter Proctor, owner of Rachel Pomeroy, was also involved in the project, contributing to the adoption of biodynamics without issues for the vines, which adapted immediately, having never previously known chemical treatments. Fertilizations are carried out only with organic compost from the company's pastures. To promote biodiversity, an olive grove has also been planted for the production of olive oil. Aware that great wines are the result of high-quality grapes, the vineyard is the center of all the estate's activities. The grapes are harvested at full ripeness and thanks to careful and delicate winemaking and patient aging, the wines present themselves with a profile of great balance and harmony, capable of authentically interpreting the terroir.
