The Theory of Evolution wines are wines to drink while pondering on lifes big issues - like how did mankind come to love wine? The theory is, that wine is the pinnacle of the drinking journey and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most coveted varietals. Thats why they feature in this outstanding range.

This Pinot Noir from the home of the long white cloud offers ripe red berry fruit aromas of cherries and vanilla with spicy undertones. The palate is rich in flavours of cinnamon, rhubarb, tamarilllo and red cherries shine through. The tannins are velvety with a long finish. Ideally suited to drink with figs, swiss cheese and dark chocolate.

During Glen McWilliams time at the helm of the Hanwood winery, he travelled overseas in particular to France where he sharpened his winemaking skills and his knowledge of different grape varietals including the lighter style of Burgundy or the Pinot Noir grape variety. Today his legacy continues with the release of this lighter style, Pinot Noir.

Ninth Island Pinot Noir is a sensational cool-climate Pinot Noir from the makers of Piper's Brook. Tasmania is now recognised as a world class Pinot region and with wines of this quality one can see why!

Aura Pinot Noir is bright and lively with nuances of red cherry, raspberry and subtle spice offering a long and fresh finish.

Innocent Bystander eminates from Victoria's Yarra Valley and is the brain child of owner, Phil Sexton. With winemaker Steve Flamsteed on board, the Innocent Bystander wines are fantastically varietal and extremely approachable. The Pinot Noir is packed full of black cherry and cedary notes with a perfect balance of soft, but fine grained tannin.

Once again this producer provides us with a handy little number showing plenty of varietal and regional characteristics. Sticks Pinot Noir from Yarra Valley, features lovely red cherry flavours with playfull spices and charry oak influence. Lean with subtle tannins and medium finish.

A Central Otago Pinot with earthiness and depth to wallow in. The pristine cool-climate along with long sun drenched days allowed the fruit to ripen magnificently and produce aromas of deep red cherry, blackberry and cocoa. In the mouth the Squealing Pig is rich and generous with velvet like tannins and a wonderful, long finish.

19 Crimes Pinot Noir is part of a range that celebrates our convict history. Its delicious combination of fresh strawberries, raspberries and white pepper. Along with a generous mouthfeel this wine is supported by a soft, velvety texture with good length and subtle tannin to finish.

Sourced from Marlborough's Awatare Valley and results in a vibrant, fruit-driven style with lots of strawberries and cherries and a silky mouthfeel. Well worth a try. Trophy | Reserve Wine Air NZ Wine Awards 2017 Trophy | Champion Pinot Noir Air NZ Wine Awards 2017. Trophy | Champion Open Red Wine Air NZ Wine Awards 2017. Gold | Air NZ Wine Awards 2017. Gold | New World Wine Awards 2017. 95 Points New World Wine Awards 2017.

The Pinot Noir grapes for this wine were gently destemmed. This allowed the berries to remain whole. The grapes were cold soaked for a week, and each parcel fermented separately using both wild and cultured yeasts. Hand plunging helped extract vibrant colour, tannins and flavours. The fruit parcels were individually pressed into a combination of stainless steel tanks and French oak barriques. Post malolactic fermentation, every parcel was tasted and blended before bottling.