Lord Botham 'The Peerage' Pinot Noir

Volume: 750ml
Vintage: 2019
ABV: 14%

£60.00

Member Price: £48.00

THE PEERAGE · LIMITED EDITION · EVERY BOTTLE SIGNED BY LORD BOTHAM

Created to mark Sir Ian Botham's elevation to the House of Lords in 2020, The Peerage is a very special limited-edition Pinot Noir made from grapes grown in two vineyards in Queensbury and Lowburn in Central Otago, New Zealand. Lord Botham worked with the Dicey family at Maude Wines, the acclaimed family-run winery near Lake Wanaka, to create a wine that reflects his long-standing belief that New Zealand is one of the world's great sources of Pinot Noir. Only 1,000 bottles were produced, each individually signed by Lord Botham and presented in a beautiful wooden gift box. Elegant and expressive, the wine shows vibrant cherry, cranberry and dark berry fruit alongside subtle vanilla, spice and gentle tannins, with a long, beautifully poised finish.

A truly limited Pinot Noir created to celebrate Botham becoming a Lord — just 1,000 individually signed bottles.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright ruby red with a youthful, elegant appearance.
Nose: Fragrant and expressive, with ripe cherry and cranberry alongside delicate floral notes, vanilla and subtle spice.
Palate: Refined, smooth and delicate, with vibrant cherry and cranberry fruit, hints of tomato and gentle vanilla, supported by light, ripe tannins.
Finish: Long and elegant, with fresh plum and dried-flower notes lingering beautifully on the finish.

Perfect For

Suggested Dishes: Wonderful with roast duck, game birds, wild mushroom dishes or simply a beautifully prepared roast chicken — the wine's freshness and delicate tannins making it particularly versatile at the table.
Suggested Occasions: This is a bottle for milestone celebrations, special dinners and occasions that deserve something genuinely rare — particularly when you want the bottle itself to become part of the conversation.
Suggested Sporting Occasions: An obvious choice for an Ashes gathering, Test-match lunch or any occasion celebrating one of cricket's great characters.

Details

Style: Premium, elegant Central Otago Pinot Noir
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Appellation: Central Otago
Producer: Maude Wines
Vineyard: Two vineyards in Queensbury and Lowburn
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Closure: Screw Cap
Drinking Window: Drinking beautifully now; further ageing potential
Serving Temp: 14–16°C
Decanting Advice: Not essential; allow to breathe in the glass or decant briefly if desired
Cellaring Potential: Good medium-term cellaring potential
Production Quantity: Only 1,000 bottles were produced. Every bottle was signed by Lord Botham and presented in a wooden gift box.

Awards & Medals

Gold Medal — The Global Pinot Noir Masters 2021 Best Celebrity-Backed Pinot Noir — The Drinks Business 2021 Tasted blind by the judging panel, The Peerage was awarded Gold at The Global Pinot Noir Masters 2021 and subsequently named The Drinks Business’ Best Celebrity-Backed Pinot Noir.

“The Peerage is such a special bottle — beautifully elegant Pinot Noir, but the fact that only 1,000 were made and every bottle was signed by Beefy makes it something you really want to keep for a special occasion.” - Rob GC

The Drinks Business — Gold, Global Pinot Noir Masters 2021. Named “Best Celebrity-backed Pinot”, with judges praising its refined, smooth and delicate character, vibrant cherry and cranberry fruit, subtle vanilla, light ripe tannins and long, elegant finish.