NEVIS BLUFF

Nestled on the shores of Lake Dunstan in the Pisa region of Central Otago, this stunning and rugged location is home to the L'Attitude Vineyard: the source from which Nevis Bluff wines are created. A philosophy to select only premium grapes ensures that Nevis Bluff consistently produce Pinot Noir with rich aromatics, concentrated complexity, understated elegance and finesse. Crafted by veteran winemaker Dean Shaw, Nevis Bluff has, since 1998, earned a reputation as Pinot specialists with a dedication to excellence.

Dean Shaw

Our wines are created by Dean Shaw of The Central Otago Wine Company (COWCo) in Cromwell. Dean is an extremely talented character with a somewhat droll sense of humour and an absolute passion for Pinot Noir.

With a post graduate degree in Viticulture and Wine Science from Lincoln University in Canterbury, Dean first came to Central Otago to work at Rippon Vineyard with Clotilde Chauvet in 1994 and 1995. He then spent two years at Giesen Wine Estate (Canterbury, NZ) working for Rudi Bauer. He also worked at Blackridge Estate in Alexandra before settling in Cromwell as a partner in COWCo, which provides contract winemaking facilities for local producers.

Dean's approach as winemaker is a natural one. He prefers to intervene with the wine as little as possible, using wild yeasts and serenading the wine with a stereo system of which most nightclubs would be envious. This approach enables the wine to reflect the character of the vineyard it comes from as faithfully as possible, and ensures individuality and excellence, as well as a good sense of rhythm.