Obsidian Vineyard
New Zealand
Enjoy a premium tutored tasting of varietals and blends in the cellar door in their alfresco tasting area. Obsidian produce a wide range of whites and reds including Chardonnay, Viognier and Pinot Gris. Their reds Include Estate grown Syrah and Cabernet Merlot blends as well as Tempranillo and Montepulciano.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Obsidian Vineyard
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to Obsidian Vineyard. You are standing in the heart of wy-HECK-ee Island, often heralded as New Zealand's Island of Wine. …
Listen in the app2The Soil and the Struggle
Let us pause here and examine the soil at our feet. Viticulture is, at its core, the study of geology expressed through agriculture. …
Listen in the app3The Syrah Vines
We now stand before the Syrah vines, the undisputed crown jewel of the Obsidian portfolio. The decision to plant Syrah here was a masterstroke of climatic observation. …
Listen in the app4The Philosophy of Harvest
Imagine the electric atmosphere of harvest time in this very block. Determining the exact moment to pick the grapes is arguably the most consequential decision a winemaker makes all year. …
Listen in the app5The Fermentation Science
As we move closer to the operational heart of the vineyard, let us delve into the alchemy of fermentation. Once the grapes arrive at the winery, they are gently destemmed and crushed. …
Listen in the app6The Maturation Cellar
Step now into the conceptual space of the maturation cellar. Following fermentation, the young wine is transferred into oak barrels. …
Listen in the app7The Sensory Tasting
Finally, we arrive at the culmination of our journey, the tasting experience. When a bottle of Obsidian Syrah, particularly an older vintage bearing its distinctive wax seal, is opened, it commands attention. …
Listen in the app8Obsidian Vineyard
As our exploration of Obsidian Vineyard draws to a close, take a final moment to survey the amphitheater around you. The sun begins to lower, casting long, golden shadows across the rows, illuminating the dust motes dancing in…
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What is Obsidian Vineyard?
Obsidian Vineyard is a place in New Zealand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -36.7882, 175.0652 |
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