South Island Pinot Noir

Mount Edward

Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021

This is extraordinary for a base pinot. Asparagus, prosciutto, and vegetal notes dominates the nose. The palate unfurls into a savoury tapestry of tannin, dark cherry and salami. This is long and complex and would improve with cellaring given the balance and tannic grip. Punching well above its weight. — 2 months ago

Crystallum

Peter Max Western Cape Pinot Noir 2022

Sensational. Bright fruit on the front and then delicate, yet complementary to food, lingering smooth finish. Strawberry, cherry, and a hint of freshly chopped herbs. — 2 months ago

19 Crimes

The Punishment Pinot Noir

Haters gonna hate, but this is good! Light body, fruit, chocolate and smoothness. Very little acid. Delicious! — 4 months ago

Rippon Vineyard

Mature Vine Lake Wanaka Pinot Noir 2010

This was rich and delicious. It was fair enough for Suckling to pose the question “Is this the best NZ Pinot so far”? Ticks all the requisite boxes - ripe red and black fruits, a creamy texture, a nice garrigue herbal note. This Pinot lives up to the gorgeous site - one of the most awesome views you will see from the top of the vineyard over Lake Wanaka. Most impressive. — 2 months ago

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Ata Rangi

Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020

Raspberry red with orange raspberry plum blueberry red flower red tea meat
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M+ Acidity M+ Tannin M Bitterness M Body M Finish M 13.5% Elegant Ata Rangi Martinborough Pinot Noir 20 @13200, AD, 251225
— 3 months ago

Dry River

Martinborough Pinot Noir 2016

Wild mushroom berries with a tart savory finish — 4 months ago

Felton Road

Block 3 Central Otago Pinot Noir 2018

Mit eva alex nadja coq au vin — 2 months ago

Mt. Difficulty

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2023

By the glass at Soul. Paired with short rib. — 2 months ago

Vicki Sliwa
with Vicki

Storm Wines (South Africa)

Vrede Pinot Noir 2022

Tightly controlled, very clear colour, light colour, mineral and cherries showing — 3 months ago

Bell Hill Vineyards

Canterbury Pinot Noir 2020

Pronounced nose of red fruits. Rose, strawberry, crush granite, black tea. Interesting pomegranate flavor on the palate. Beautifully balanced wine. Long finish.  — 4 months ago