{"id":30597,"date":"2022-07-19T04:11:14","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T04:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/barfoot-thompson-cornering-the-n-z-real-estate-market-since-1923-copy\/"},"modified":"2022-07-26T06:42:55","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T06:42:55","slug":"the-otu%cc%85whero-estate-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/the-otu%cc%85whero-estate-story\/","title":{"rendered":"The Otu\u0305whero Estate Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stonier, drier, cooler and windier than Marlborough’s main valley, the Awatere\u2019s hilly, rough coastal terrain conspires to produce distinctive, intensely vibrant wines on OTU Estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9<\/strong> Otu\u0305whero Estate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

OTU Estate\u2019s wines are bold and vibrant because their vines hang off the coastal edge, taking the brunt of the wild coastal winds that weather the south coast of Marlborough NZ. OTU Estate\u2019s vines work hard. And all that hard work and hot sunshine goes into the grapes \u2013 meaning their Sauvignon Blanc grapes are a little more intensely aromatic, textural and vibrant than the larger, inland valley\u2019s of Marlborough. The winemaker\u2019s Sauvignon Blanc is truly grown on the wild coast of Marlborough  – which gives their wine a unique edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The OTU Estate is located directly south of Marlborough\u2019s Wairau Valley, in the Awatere Valley; the coolest and driest of Marlborough\u2019s three sub-regions. Situated right at the edge of the ocean where exposed cliffs and untamed coastline meets the OTU Estate vineyard blocks, the growing season this far south in Marlborough is longer, with high sunshine hours and ripening is extended –  allowing for a perfect balance of intense flavour, delicious acidity and ideal ripeness at harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wild and sea swept, OTU Estate is positioned at the edge of the Southern Ocean –  where the ancient Otu\u0305whero River runs through the lower Awatere Valley, of Marlborough New Zealand.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Planting commenced in the year 2000 for the five vineyard blocks that currently total 330ha across the OTU Vineyard Estate, set alongside the coastline and ancient Otu\u0305whero River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each block possesses clear defining flavour characteristics from the rolling, sea swept and highly terraced terrain.  Within the OTU estate, 160ha is fully planted, predominantly with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, with the balance to be developed over the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9<\/strong> Otu\u0305whero Estate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

OTU Estate\u2019s Winemaker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Renowned winemaker Jeff Clarke was appointed Winemaker at emerging Awatere Marlborough Wine Estates Group Ltd in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting his winemaker career in Australia at Penfolds Wines, Jeff then developed his craft in New Zealand for 17 years at Montana Wines & Pernod Ricard where he gained significant experience in emerging cool climate varieties of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. More recently, Jeff has guided and grown several leading NZ wine companies through new wine styles, new markets and new winemaking facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst at Montana, as head of the winemaking team, Jeff was honored twice and named \u201cInternational White Winemaker of the Year\u201d first at the London International Wine Challenge in 1999 and again in Japan in 2003, in addition to being nominated by leading UK wine journalist Tim Atkin as one of his six top winemakers globally, Jeff joins the MWE team with a wealth of skill and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9<\/strong> Otu\u0305whero Estate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Born and raised in Melbourne, Victoria Australia, Jeff was introduced to wine by his beloved grandfather\u2014an avid back country skier, highland trekker, and man of the country. Jeff remembers warmly, weekly family dinners with his \u2018Poppa\u2019, who shared his new-found love of fine wine and food, a passion gained from his shared experiences with his European born friends in the skiing and alpine communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeff has played a leading role in the continued development of the now world-famous Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wine style, and also helped drive the development of New Zealand Pinot Noir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9<\/strong> Otu\u0305whero Estate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

OTU Estate\u2019s Wines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

OTU Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021<\/strong> Awarded 98 Points<\/strong> by Australia\u2019s Winestate Magazine Nov 2021 and 90 Points<\/strong> by Wine Spectator April 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OTU Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available in selected Seioishii stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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otuwine.com<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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