![]() IAN MURRAY: “It’s our goal that this brand is a strong brand for a long time. What Ian and I, and our management, our leadership team want to do is evolve.” I think the great thing about the future is that it’s never been done before. It’s going out and figuring out what that looks like. SHEP MURRAY: “I think there’s so much opportunity today. And so we’re really proud and appreciative of our team.” And these are people’s lives, and they want to, they want to do, you know, feel proud of the work that they do as well. We need a team that we trust, and we’ve got that team. But the reality is is that we can’t run a hundred stores, just the two of us, or an online business. Being able to trust people is, I think, is a very, very hard thing-especially, you know, when you’re an entrepreneur and, you know, get caught up in the minutia. So if we give them trust and respect, they'll, they'll do the same thing for us. SHEP MURRAY: “People seem to respond and, and act the way you treat them. Uh, and that has always been our goal that, you know, if you’re doing something that’s worth sharing, you don’t need to pay people to talk about it. You can do interesting, creative things, um, that, that, you know, resonate with people. If you are interested in purchasing the Andy 2020 Pinot Noir click the button below.IAN MURRAY: “So we knew very early on the power of the press and that, um, you don’t have to spend money to get the word out there. The 2020 vintage was a classic for Gibbston vineyards: graceful and poised. Matapari vineyard is the lowest elevation vineyard, while the Brennan ‘home’ block is one of the oldest vineyards. The Andy Pinot was grown from two of the oldest and warmest vineyards in Gibbston. Aromas of fresh woody herbs, rosemary and purple sage are balanced with earthy tones. The soils of Gibbston provide its uniqueness, and the vines of Gibbston respond with perfumed, silky Pinot that often shows signs of blue and red fruit characteristics like tamarillo and blueberries. ![]() The vineyards of Gibbston experience 1000 growing degree-days per season and, on average, 700mm of rain. Gibbston is the original appellation of Central Otago and is one of the most awarded regions for Pinot Noir in New Zealand. The ‘Andy’ Pinot Noir 2020 is crafted from 100% Gibbston Pinot Noir. This limited-edition Pinot Noir is an expression of Gibbston – a place Andy loved. True to his infectious enthusiasm and generous spirit, proceeds from this wine will fund a scholarship in Andy’s name at Lincoln University. Everyone involved in its creation has donated their skills, grapes, winemaking and time to create a tangible legacy for a great man. It’s worth noting that Andy’s indelible impression on those around him is what brought this wine to life. The result is a classic Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir: appealing, silky, and sophisticated. Andy’s old stomping grounds proffered the grapes with Matapari, Brennan and Takapoto Vineyards contributing the fruit. The fruit was handpicked from selected blocks in Gibbston Valley, the coolest of the Central Otago subregions. This is a wine we hope he would proudly hold on the international podium and call his own. And, proving that good things come in threes, he also took home the New Zealand Producer of the Year trophy from the same two years in the same competition. After all, he took home the International Wine and Spirit Competition’s Best Pinot Noir trophy – two years in a row with grapes sourced from Bannockburn and then Gibbston. ![]() But creating a tribute to Andy has been no easy task. With the decision to honour Andy by making this wine, we wanted to make him proud. ‘Andy’ Pinot Noir 2020 is a fitting tribute to the life, legacy and talent of beloved Central Otago winemaker Andy Anderson. What began as an idea from a collective of blokes to honour their friend has turned into a world-class Central Otago Pinot Noir.
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