This wonderful introduction to Central Otago comes courtesy of the good folk at Mount Edward. They contribute fruit from the younger sections of their own organic vineyards to put together a great "drink now" style of Pinot. Plenty of berries, rose petal and dried herbs in there, with a soft texture. Creamy and moreish.

The bucolic region of Central Otago in New Zealand saw Duncan Forsyth with John Buchanan establish Mount Edward in 1997. A region dominated by mountains, untouched ancient soils, cool air and endless days of sunshine the resulting wines are world class. Here, the wines are as good as the views and the snowboarding. Duncan Forsyth and Anna Riederer create wines that have been certified organic but they have biodynamic leanings also. They hand harvest, use wild yeast ferments and rarely filter their wines. Crafting everything from Gruner Veltliner to Vermouth, the team hold a special place in their hearts for Riesling and Pinot Noir. Their vineyards are located in the subregions of Bannockburn, Lowburn and Gibbston of Central Otago. The Earth's End range uses their own fruit from the younger vineyards, meaning the wines are organic and the vines are managed impeccably. Wonderful!