Grasshopper Rock

New Zealand, Central Otago, ALEXANDRA

TJ

Tom J Wilson

Principal / Owner, www.paradigmfinewines.com

About

Planted in 2003, Grasshopper Rock is one of the world's southern most vineyards, dedicated exclusively to Central Otago Pinot Noir. The vineyard is on Earnscleugh Road, across the Clutha River from Alexandra. The site enjoys high sunshine hours and very cool night time temperatures. Extremes of heat and cold provide a demanding but rewarding environment for the production of premium pinot noir. Grasshopper Rock takes it name from an endangered grasshopper, Sigaus childi, found near the vineyard.