As the lovely black cherry aromatics are subdued on the nose, the rich and juicy palate is quite surprising. Flavours …
→ moreA plummy, perfumed nose alongside aromas of savoury dried thyme are quintessential hallmarks of central pinot. These characters segue through …
→ moreA cooler style with elevated red fruit and hedgerow bramble aromas alongside herbal and whole bunch characters on the nose. …
→ moreBlack cherries and dense plum aromas sit alongside hints of forest floor on the nose. The palate is moderately weighted …
→ moreImmediately attractive in the glass with red fruits, umami mushroom and delicate floral aromas on the nose. The fruit flavours …
→ moreA deep colour in the glass this youthful pinot has fantastic intensity on the nose. Rich dark cherries and oak …
→ moreYouthful and bright in the glass yet darker than expected on the nose and palate with bold red and black …
→ moreDeep and dark with very attractive dark plums and cherries alongside a hint of reduction and whole bunch characteristics on …
→ moreA lean and subtle style of pinot with dark and red berries, hints of chocolate, pretty violet florals and a …
→ moreMedium colour in the glass with aromas reminiscent of cherry cola on the nose. The palate is nicely weighted with …
→ moreGrown on a superb sloping site in Marlborough’s southern valleys, this is a big, powerful wine. It’s dark, concentrated, perfumed, …
→ moreThis is a compelling wine. “It hits the top of your nose with more than the usual suspects,” noted Ben …
→ moreThey know how to strike gold at Aurum. This delightful pinot fits comfortably into the Central Otago “new breed” category. …
→ moreGentle dark floral scents presage a palate that is still quite tight and will open up nicely over the next …
→ moreMade by Matua Valley winemaker Nikolai St George, this is a pinot noir of size and stature. It is purple-rimmed …
→ more“Everything I want in a pinot is here,” noted an admiring Sophie Otton, who was enraptured by our top wine …
→ moreAs a large player, Babich is to be applauded for its moves into organic production. Intriguing spice notes, a generous …
→ moreThis favoured site on Cairnmuir Road in Bannockburn has delivered yet another pinot of distinction. Smelling it is a pleasure …
→ moreThe name conjures visions of some ancient monastic order, but it’s actually Treasury Wine Estates’ premium Kiwi pinot label. This …
→ moreFruit from some of Martinborough’s oldest vines contribute to this wine made by Lance Redgwell. “There’s plenty of power, yet …
→ moreYou’ll enjoy the ride this Catalina offering provides. It’s a feisty wine, crackling with verve and energy, made using fruit …
→ moreThis label is a regular achiever at Cuisine pinot tastings. The 2014 version is typically inky, rich and powerful, offering …
→ moreSucculent and savoury with the beautifully integrated fruit giving a lovely restrained purity to the wine. The sweet fruit flavours …
→ moreThe wine has a vibrant pink colour with aromas of cinnamon and fresh dianthus. The flavours are ripe with an elegant …
→ moreFragrant and attractive red fruits with dark, ripe, broad fruit aromas. Lovely acid and tannin tension provides a platform to …
→ more“Delicious warmth,” noted Jo Gear. The nose is subtle yet pretty, with violets, chocolate, coffee and spice notes to the …
→ moreA comforting, crowd-pleasing style, this pinot is proudly Alexandra-grown. It has a flush of dark ripeness, offering dark berry and …
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