Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir
Rapaura Springs have turned plenty of heads with their current releases - the Reserve Pinot Noir is little short of jaw dropping. Drinking beautifully now expect a nose that's ripe, plush and jammed full of seductive fruit and spice smells, while textbook silky mouth-feel leads to a long fine finish. Drink it with five spice duck and rice.
Akarua Rua Central Otago Pinot Noir
Freshly picked strawberries, raspberries and red rose petals on opening, followed by darker notes of black cherry, roasted star anise and cinnamon. The palate is juicy and soft, with fine tannins and bright acidity. A perfect and accessible snapshot of Central Otago.
Petaluma White Label Pinot Noir
Vibrant and fruity with juicy acid drive through to the finish with respectful ripe tannins. Designed for early drinking to enjoy on release. Perfect for lighter food pairings such as a savoury duck salad with a fresh fruit-based dressing.
South Island White Mist Pinot Noir
The South Island of New Zealand is home to great wine producing regions. Long, sun filled growing seasons and cool nights combine to produce the vibrant flavours. This Pinot Noir offers delicate aromas of red fruits and dark plums with a medium bodied palate of juicy red fruits and soft subtle tannins that pair perfectly with lamb or turkey.
Framingham Ribbonwood Pinot Noir Marlborough
The 2022 Framingham Ribbonwood Pinot Noir from Marlborough is a true representation of New Zealand's exceptional winemaking. With a vibrant ruby hue, this wine immediately entices the senses with its fragrant aromas of ripe cherries, wild berries, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, the wine reveals a complex layering of flavors, ranging from juicy red fruits to hints of earthy spices. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, providing a smooth and elegant mouthfeel. The finish is long-lasting, leaving a lingering impression of dark chocolate and subtle oak. This Pinot Noir showcases the best of Marlborough's cool climate, resulting in a wine that is both rich and balanced. An excellent choice for those seeking a sophisticated and refined wine experience.
Brightwater Te Kahu Nelson Pinot Noir
Juicy and beautifully rounded (Wine Orbit) 91pt Pinot Noir from the excellent Brightwater Vineyards in sunny Nelson, in the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island. "Sweetly ripe and attractively fragrant on the nose with red cherry, thyme, roasted nut and warm spice aromas, leading to a finely flowing palate that's juicy and beautifully rounded. It's supple and elegantly flavoursome with spicy/savoury nuances, finishing long and silky. 91pts" (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit)
Riposte The Sabre Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir
Mud House Claim 431 Vineyard Pinot Noir
Mud House have asserted a reputation for Pinot Noir in a crowded New Zealand marketplace by proving excellent varietal and terroir driven examples like this Golden Terraces Vineyard Pinot Noir from Central Otago at some great prices. With lifted aromas of dark cherry and berry fruit with underlying notes of mocha and cinnamon giving way to a sumptuous palate of bramble and spice characters with considerable length.
De Bortoli Estate Grown Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
From the Yarra Valley comes this benchmark Pinot from one of the country's best regions for the variety. Sweet berry fruit and forest floor characters are balanced by depth and length of flavour.
NZ By Nature Marlborough Pinot Noir
N Z by Nature Marlborough Pinot Noir is a generous and elegant wine. The even balance of dark berry fruit flavours with fine ripe tannins leads to rich, generous finish. An ideal wine to pair with roast duck.