Sourced from some of the oldest plantings on the Martinborough Terrace, this dark, savoury wine shows aromas and flavours of black cherry with supporting notes of spice and earth, excellent structure and lingering acidity.A complex Pinot Noir with aromas of soft red and dark cherry and plum, complemented by hints of exotic spice and earthiness. On the palate, the wine is tight and structured, laced with spicy, savoury notes and a lingering, herbal acidity.

Yabby Lake's 'no expense spared' approach to viticulture and winemaking, is amply demonstrated in this super Pinot; fresh and fruity with secondary nuances, will please all Pinot lovers on a budget.

42 Degrees South Pinot Noir has red cherry and blackcurrant aromas followed by mixed red berry flavours that linger elegantly and finish with delicate tannins and soft acid.

Intensely aromatic and incredibly fine and silky textured. An intense orange tea character is beautifully underpinned by savoury gamey notes with touches of cinnamon and anise

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.

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.

Nanny Goat Vineyard is the clear leader of the pack when it comes to affordable Central Otago Pinot Noir. Made in a fruit forward style with mounds of fresh berry fruit and intense lifted perfume notes of violet and blueberry. Still medium-bodied on the palate with soft, powdery tannin, this is a Pinot for the moment.

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.

Has a gamy, ripe nose with a savoury but flavoursome mouth-feel. The silky texture takes on meaty complexity on the middle palate while the long, soft finish is rich and spicy.