Chasing Perfection
It takes a certain kind of obsession to make pinot noir wine. Known as the heartbreak grape, pinot noir is very particular, and only flourishes in a few locations around the world. So when a few passionate - some thought foolhardy - New Zealanders planted pinot noir in Central Otago, in the deep south of New Zealand, it seemed an enterprise destined for failure. Yet the best can come from the most unlikely of places. Today the rocky slopes and thyme-filled valleys of Central Otago make up the fastest growing wine region in the world. This evocative film explores the challenges of chasing pinot noir perfection, finds out why Central Otago pinot noir is unique, and tells the remarkable story behind the one of the most elusive wines in the world.
Primary Title
- Chasing Perfection
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 26 November 2008
Start Time
- 15 : 30
Finish Time
- 16 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- Documentary Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- It takes a certain kind of obsession to make pinot noir wine. Known as the heartbreak grape, pinot noir is very particular, and only flourishes in a few locations around the world. So when a few passionate - some thought foolhardy - New Zealanders planted pinot noir in Central Otago, in the deep south of New Zealand, it seemed an enterprise destined for failure. Yet the best can come from the most unlikely of places. Today the rocky slopes and thyme-filled valleys of Central Otago make up the fastest growing wine region in the world. This evocative film explores the challenges of chasing pinot noir perfection, finds out why Central Otago pinot noir is unique, and tells the remarkable story behind the one of the most elusive wines in the world.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- French
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Business
- Viticulture
- Wine and wine making--New Zealand
- Wine industry--Otago (N.Z.)
- Pinot noir (Wine)--Central Otago--New Zealand
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Lucy Birkinshaw (Director)
- Kelly Freemantle (Director)
- Tin Arse Productions (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Business
- Viticulture
- Wine and wine making--New Zealand
- Wine industry--Otago (N.Z.)
- Pinot noir (Wine)--Central Otago--New Zealand