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the writer's block

fine wines from central otago
Established in 2009, The Writer’s Block is a very personal wine venture; the ambition of winemaker Brendan Seal to make tiny volumes of single vineyard wines from unique vineyard sites in Central Otago, New Zealand. They are small batch wines that range across varieties, vineyards, styles and winemaking techniques and are not made every year.

​The Writer's Block Central Otago Pinot Noir 2018
Single Vineyard-Bannockburn, Central Otago.

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Produced from a single block within a single vineyard. The 2018 Writer's Block was mixture of clones from a well-established vineyard in Bannockburn. Only three barrels were selected for this wine. An aromatic, elegant and complex Pinot Noir which is a superb match with venison or beef dishes. Entirely hand-made and basket-pressed in Dunedin. A wine that will reward cellaring for 5-8 years. Unfined and unfiltered. Only 80 cases produced.
$45.00/bottle
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6 PACK
6x 750ml bottles of
The Writer's Block Pinot Noir 2018


$270.00
Looking for URBN VINO Central Otago Pinot Noir? Click here for more details.
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Some previous Writer's Block wines...

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The Writer's Block
​Pinot Gris 2018


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Dry, full-bodied, aromatic and a brilliant match with food. A style of Gris that I've loved since working in Alsace.
The Writer's Block
​Riesling 2018

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Riesling is one of the world's greatest wine varieties and don't believe anyone who says otherwise. Off-dry and delicious all on its own.
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Bendigo Pinot Noir 2013
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The benchmark. The Writer's Block started with a Single Vineyard Pinot Noir back in 2009 and this continues to be my main focus. Distinctive, age-worthy and only released in exceptional years. 65 cases produced.
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Last Chance Chardonnay 2014
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Each wine in The Writer's Block portfolio must have a story and this is an especially good one. Only 55 cases produced. A final collaborative winemaking project with Northburn Station. 
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Late Harvest
​Gewurztraminer 2013
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A labour of love, a favourite at tastings and a one-off... (so far). Inspired by my time in Alsace. Rich, sweet, delicious and perfect with soft white cheese.
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What else did we make? Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs in both 2009 and 2010. The Writer's Block Heritage Block Single Vineyard Pinot Noir in 2013, and Novella Pinot Noir 2014. If you have any of these left, lucky you and find a special occasion to drink them soon.
Liquor Licence 069/OFF/11/2021 expires 11 Nov 2022. Click here for copy of licence.
Licence holder: Rockfall Wines Ltd T/A URBN VINO DUNEDIN
URBN VINO PINOT NOIR is available at Moiety restaurant, Ombrellos Bar and Kitchen, The Press Club at Fable Dunedin,  Emerson's Brewery and for retail sales at Henry's Centre City, all in Dunedin.

Telephone 027 256 5442

  • About
  • shop wines
  • TOURS & TASTINGS
  • UPDATES
  • Winemaker
  • SHOP -the writer's block wines
  • SHOP -BRISTOL FARM
  • Crowdfunding URBN VINO
  • Contact
  • Links
  • Harvest Gallery 2016
  • Harvest Gallery 2018
  • Merchandise