Olssens
Olssens operates in Central Otago, New Zealand's South Island, where cool-climate conditions shape wines of precision and depth. The winery's portfolio centers on Pinot Noir, the region's signature varietal, expressed across multiple bottlings. Slapjack Creek Pinot Noir represents the flagship expression, while Jackson Barry Pinot Noir offers an alternative perspective on the vineyard's fruit. A Late Harvest Chardonnay, Autumn Gold, rounds out the range—a richer, sweeter counterpoint to the dry reds. Wine Spectator has assessed the portfolio, with Slapjack Creek earning particular recognition among prestige critics. Central Otago's continental climate, marked by warm days and cool nights, produces Pinot Noir of notable structure and aromatic clarity, characteristics evident in Olssens' core offerings.
Critics
Wine Spectator