Undoubtedly one of the best value Pinots on the market. Bright cherry aromas on the nose, De Bortolis Windy Peak Pinot Noir is light to medium bodied with a hint of violet and juicy cherries on the palate. High acidity well balanced with subtle dusty oak, which leaves an impressive lingering finish. And outstanding summer drink at a modest price!

Taylors produce a surprise packet of a Pinot Noir at a very attractive price. Bright cherry colour complemented by a nose of strawberry and spice. Flavours of ripe cherries follow and lingers nicely on the palate.

Akitu A1 Pinot Noir presents a crimson red colour with bright ruby tinges. This bold and structured Pinot Noir offers an intensely fragrant bouquet exuding powerful aromas of red cherry fruit complemented by subtle floral, cinnamon and anise nuances. This impressively deep and layered bouquet is further enriched by plenty of secondary characters like oregano, thyme, dark rose florals and smoked meats. The complex palate opens with subtle fruit. Spice and graphite flavours follow and balanced with lacy acidity, make way for a lengthy finish. The wine boasts of fine tannins. Team this elegant red wine with Edam cheese, or roast quail/rabbit.

Tightly structured and made for the long haul. Freycinet Pinot Noir has the classic dark cherries and forest berries aroma with balanced acidity on the palate.

Put simply, this is the finest Pinot Noir from the finest producer in arguably the finest region for production in Australia. A wine of incredible depth, concentraion, texture and length. If you love Pinot Noir, you simply must try this stunning wine.

Pinot Noir and the Yarra Valley are partners in crime when it comes to quality cool-climate elegance. One cannot be mentioned without the other. Coldstream Hills harness this symbiotic relationship with complex results with their Reserve Pinot Noir. With an almost crushed herb and briary complexion, the wine rounds out with elegant fruit weight and delicious integrated tannin. Yarra Pinot Noir in full voice.

DOMAINE JEAN GRIVOT, Vosne-Romanee