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    2023 Scout Central Otago Pinot Noir

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    About The Wine

    A pure, unbridled expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir — vibrant, structured, and deeply rooted in place.

    This wine comes from the Muirkirk Vineyard on Felton Road, in the heart of Bannockburn. The site is a patchwork of wind-blown loess, silty clay, and dense clay-loam over layers of schist and quartz gravels — a classic Bannockburn soil profile that offers both power and precision.

    These soils lend natural concentration, fine tannin structure, and a deep sense of minerality to the wine. Hand-picked Clone 5 Pinot Noir was wild fermented with 30% whole bunch.

    Ferments were gently worked — pumped over and only lightly plunged — to preserve finesse and avoid over-extraction. After 30 days on skins, the wine was pressed and matured in French oak barrels (10% new) to add subtle depth without overshadowing the vineyard character.

    Bright, energetic and focused, with silky tannins and a long, mineral finish. A wine that speaks clearly of Bannockburn and the soils of Muirkirk.



    About Scout Wines

    Scout Wines is the expression of more than a decade of global winemaking experience, curiosity, and careful observation. Founded in 2017 by Sarah Adamson and partner Greg Lane, Scout draws its name from Harper Lee’s iconic character — a questioner and observer — reflecting their philosophy of challenging convention while letting place speak.

    Based in Central Otago, Sarah’s pared-back, detail-driven winemaking focuses on blending and balance, shaped by the region’s extreme climate, complex soils, and distinct sub-regions including Bannockburn, Lowburn, Cromwell and Bendigo.

    The result is a range of terroir-driven wines that combine precision, minerality and quiet confidence, delivering exceptional quality and value from one of New Zealand’s most compelling wine landscapes.



    Snapshot

    Region: Central Otago

    Country: New Zealand

    Alcohol: 13.5%

    Vintage: 2023

    Size: 750ml

    Closure: Cork

    Varietal: Pinot Noir

     

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    Delivery

    • Orders over $99

      $0.00

    • Orders $99 and under

      $15.00


      Australia-wide delivery within 5 business days.


      VIC: 2 – 3 Business days

      NSW / ACT: 2 – 4 Business days

      QLD / SA: 3 – 5 Business days

      WA / TAS: 4 – 5 Business days


      Same day delivery available to addresses within 5km radius Melb CBD. Order by 1pm. Select Local Courier Delivery at checkout.

    Frequently asked questions

    Absolutely, we’d love to see you. Simply choose Store Pickup at checkout and we’ll send you a text as soon as your order is ready.

    You’ll find us at 22 Fanning St, Southbank VIC 3006.

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    No minimums - we love orders of all sizes. For packaging reasons, quantities of 7 or 13 aren’t ideal, but we can still make them work if needed.

    That’s great to hear. Just send us an email at hello@actofwine.com.au with the details and we’ll let you know what’s possible and how long it may take.

    We always want your wine to arrive in perfect condition. On days of extreme heat, we may delay dispatch, and our courier may do the same.

    If you have specific timing concerns or delivery requirements, please reach out to us at hello@actofwine.com.au - we’re happy to help.

    Delivery is free on orders over $99.

    All other orders are charged a flat rate of $15.

    We dispatch orders same-day or next-business-day. Delivery takes up to 5 business days Australia-wide — you can find full delivery timeframes here

    Testimonials

    • 5

      Lovely store and wonderful service from Andrew! Will be back to pick up my next bottle soon.

      F A

    • 5

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    • 5

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