Pinot Noir

"A QUALITY PINOT LIKE THIS AT THE PRICE IS QUITE STUNNING"

AWARDED 4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Ripe and fragrant, this youthful and appealing Pinot displays dark plum, cherry and subtle spice characters on the nose. The palate is juicy and well fruited with silky texture, bright acidity and supple tannins. The wine is beautifully balanced and refreshing. A quality Pinot like this at the price is quite stunning" Sam Kim Wine Orbit, July 2009

An attractive Pinot Noir with a bouquet of blackberries, raspberries, cherries and hints of savoury notes. Boysenberry and blackberry flavours dominate the soft, full palate. Careful use of new and used French oak has helped develop a rich... Read more »

MARTINBOROUGH CLASSIC IN THE MAKING

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In 1988 Martinborough was establishing itself as an emerging wine region. The Parkinson family, following extended stints in France and Italy which had ignited their passion for old world wines, and believing Martinborough was the perfect place to create wines of similarly high quality and character, established Nga Waka Vineyard. In 2006 the Parkinson family released the first Three Paddles wine. Three Paddles is quintessential New Zealand wine. Like many New Zealanders we share a love of water and cherish New Zealand's many successes on the world's oceans, lakes and waterways. New Zealand's settlement is a history of brave and intrepid voyagers arriving first by waka and, later, by sailing... Read more »

"A perfectly balanced, softly flavoured Pinot showing red cherry, strawberry and a touch of spice on the nose"

83/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A perfectly balanced, softly flavoured Pinot showing red cherry, strawberry and a touch of spice on the nose. The palate is easy-flowing and juicy with suppleness and a pleasant fruity finish. This is a modest Pinot but for $12, it's fantastic value. At its best: now to end of 2011" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A fruit driven style showing red fruits such as red cherry and redcurrant which are supported by hints of ripe plum on the palate. Maturation... Read more »

"engaging on the palate with silky texture"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Gentle and smooth, this elegant Pinot shows lifted aromas of red cherry, spice and a hint of earthy mushrooms. It's nicely engaging on the palate with silky texture, well harmonised acidity and fine-grain tannins leading to a lovely dry finish. At its best: now to 2013. $21.00 Screw cap. May 2010. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This is a vibrant and balanced wine with lots of varietal characters. Savoury notes will increase with time in the bottle.

Colour Bright red.

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Best Value Pinot Noir under $30: Wine New Zealand Magazine

Rich ruby red plum colour. Perfumed sweet aromas of strawberry and red cherries. The palate is gently structured with vibrant red fruits and slightly powdery fine tannins this gives a clean finish with lingering red fruits. Winemakers Notes

The Sacred Hill tale is one of innovation, commitment and skill. A passion for making wine drives this winery, creating hand crafted wines that maximise the unique vineyard sites while embracing technological innovation in the winery. The team at Sacred Hill believe wine should be enjoyed as one of life's simple yet special pleasures.

"TERRIFIC VALUE AT THIS PRICE" Bob Campbell MW

BEST BUYS: Gourmet Traveller 2009

"The palate is fruity and smooth with soft texture and a pleasant juicy finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Kingfisher Bay is a glorious bay in the Port Underwood area of the Marlborough Sounds not far from Marlborough Valley's Vineyards.

A fruit driven, easy drinking Pinot Noir with a soft, round palate, well-balanced acidity and flavours that linger. Black cherry and redcurrant dominate the palate which is supported by hints of plum and forest floor. An idea wine with red meat, pasta or Thai beef salad.

"Youthful and vibrant"

3.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Youthful and vibrant, this is a pleasant Pinot displaying red cherry, spice and nutty characters on the nose. The palate is juicy and smooth with a fruity mouthfeel and soft tannins. The wine flows well to a lingering finish. At its best: now to 2012". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Attractive strawberry and floral notes with hints of truffle with earthy nuances. Very aromatic palate with ripe sweet fruit entry, richly layered mid-palate with a soft supple finish. Wine Makers Notes.

"WARMTH AND LENGTH OF FLAVOUR, AND AN ELEGANTLY FULL FINISH"

17/20: Julia Harding NW (www.jancisrobinson.com)

4 STARS: Michael Cooper Buyers Guide to NZ Wines 09

"Matured for a year in French Oa Barriques, was grown in the Hunting Hill vineyard, across the road from the winery, above mates vineyard. Full and bright in colour, with a ripe, spicy fragrance and flavours, it is sweet-fruited and savory, with good density and complexity" Michael Cooper Buyers Guide to NZ Wines 09

"Enticing nose of red fruits and vanilla, very summery and fragrantly fresh. Fine and dry with... Read more »

"RED CHERRY AND STRAWBERRY CHARACTERS"

82/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A gently fruit nose shows red cherry and strawberry characters with a hint of smoky notes. The palate is juicy and easy going with a pleasant mouth-feel. A light pinot for everyday drinking. At its best: now to 2010" Sam Kim

A light to medium-bodied, easy drinking Pinot Noir with a soft, round palate, well-balanced acidity and flavours that linger. Black cherry and redcurrant dominate the palate which is supported by hints of plum and forest floor. An idea wine with red meat, pasta or Thai beef salad. Winemaker.

"AN ELEGANT EXPRESSION SHOWING PLENTY OF STYLE AND CHARM"

4.5 STARS: Winestate Magazine 2010

TOP IN CATEGORY: Winestate Magazine 2010

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

 "It's fragrant on the nose displaying ripe red cherry, floral and subtle mushroom characters with gentle a seasoning of spice. It's well fruited on the palate showing silky texture, bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. An elegant expression showing plenty of style and charm. At its best: now to 2011" Sam Kim

"The 2008 Redwood Pass Pinot Noir was carefully harvested from selected Awatere... Read more »

"RICH AND SATISFYING"

90 POINTS: Wine Business Magazine

“The Martinborough Pinot Noir in Craggy Range’s adventure brand offshoot, Wild Rock. There’s attractive, yet serious brambly berry fruit here, appealing bright fresh tang and some darker cherry towards the finish. Approachable soft, easygoing tannins are perfectly in step.” WBM-August 2009

"Deep cherry red in colour. The wine has aromas of red and blackberry fruits, black cherries with hints of florals, chocolate and spice. The palate is full and soft velvety tannins and an abundance of dark boysenberry fruit, with a licorise twist. Rich and satisfying" Wine Makers Notes.

"A PLEASANT AND EASY-DRINKING PINOT"

3.5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

"A gently flavoured and varietaly expressive Pinot displaying red cherry, spice and a hint of savoury characters on the nose. The palate is medium-light and nicely fruited with fine tannins and a clean fruity finish. A pleasant and easy-drinking Pinot." Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

"A bold and rich flavoured wine with a delicious bouquet showing the tones of cherries and blackcurrants, highlighting the generosity of a very good vintage. Perfecft any time of the day beside pork schnitzel, lamb, or a golden roast of chicken." Winemakers Notes

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Delicious ripe fruit from the Hawkes Bay and Marlborough has been used to produce this full and fleshy Pinot Noir. Generous with ripe cherries, plums, spices and savoury flavours, the wine lends itself to a wide range of dishes. Winemaker notes.

"IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A TOO-DRINKABLE WINE? IF SO, HERE’S ONE OF MINE" Joelle Thomson

3.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

78/100: Bob Cambell MW

"A gently aromatic nose displaying red cherry, spice and floral characters. It's light-bodied and refreshing on the palate with soft texture and well balanced acidity. A well priced and pleasant Pinot for easy-drinking. At its best: now to 2010" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“Light wine with succulent cherry and strawberry flavours. Simple,... Read more »

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: EXCLUSIVE TO BLACKMARKET MEMBERS

Aroma: Rich red berries and ripe plum mingle with the subtle spicy oak.

Tasting: Raspberry and black cherry flavours abound with a touch of plum. These flavours integrate with the spicy oak and fine tannins. A long seductive finish is enjoyed.

Enjoying: This is a very approachable young Pinot Noir but will reward with careful cellaring for up to 4 years. We enjoy our Pinot Noir with lamb, veal, subtle game dishes and good cheeses.

"EXCELLENT FRUIT DEFINITION"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A rich and opulent nose displaying dark cherry, plum and spice characters with a hint of mushroom notes. It's well flavoured on the palate showing excellent fruit definition, fine texture and refreshing acidity. The tannins are gentle and rounded providing a pleasant finish to this approachable and tasty Pinot. At its best: now to 2011" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

"Already drinking well, this ruby-hued wine is fragrant and supple, in a light to medium-bodied style with ripe, cherryish, spicy flavours, a touch of complexity and good harmony" Michael Cooper Winestate - June 2009

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OUTSTANDING EXPORT WINE - PRODUCED AT HUNTERS WINES

"A medium bodied wine with ripe, dark berry fruit and black cherry aromas. These are combined on the silky palate with spicy savoury flavours and subtle tannins to produce an easy drinking wine". Winemaker's Notes

100% Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand.

LUSH AND SWEET, REAL TASTY" winenzmagazine.co.nz

"A BEAUTIFULLY COMPLEX YOUNG PINOT"

4.5 STARS (90/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Made by the accomplished winemaker, Michelle Richardson, this is a beautifully complex young Pinot, displaying dark cherry, game, spice and floral characters. The palate is succulent and sumptuous showing a richly textured mouthfeel and modest acidity. The finish is super smooth and long with fine-grained tannins. A supple and beautifully flowing Pinot showing immense appeal" Sam Kim

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"This wine displays immediate uplifted cherry notes with... Read more »

"LEGEND NEW ZEALAND ARTIST DICK FRIZZELL HAS LAUNCHED A NEW RANGE OF LIMITED EDITION WINES BEARING UNIQUE LABEL AND CASE ART IN HIS DISTINCTIVE STYLE".

4.5 STARS (90/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

For a young wine this is very impressive, displaying red/black plum, spice and a hint of dried herb characters on the nose. The palate is ripe and silky smooth with fine tannins providing a pleasant dry finish. A beautifully accessible and flavoursome Pinot. At its best: now to 2012. Sam Kim.

Ruby red in colour and a vibrant nose of dark berries, mocha and spice. A full bodied pinot, showing flavours of black cherries, plums and crushed herbs. The fine tannins and ripe fruit... Read more »

"A LOVELY PLEASANT DRINKING PINOT AT A GREAT PRICE"

RATED 4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"An attractively fragrant nose showing red/black cherry, plum and subtle spice characters. The palate is juicy and well fruited with smooth texture, well balanced acidity and fine tannins. A lovely pleasant drinking Pinot at a great price."At its best: now to 2011. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2009.

“OFFERS VALUE AT THIS PRICE" Bob Campbell MW

This Reserve Pinot Noir is made from small parcels of fruit selected from some... Read more »

Awarded 90/100: Bob Campbell M.W April 09

"This is a very good example of what was, for some, a challenging vintage. It is an elegant, taut Pinot Noir with that desirable quality - subtle power. Red cherry, wild herb and subtle spice flavours offer a flavour profile that I sometimes find in good young burgundy. I like the moderately tannic structure which offers hope for future development." BobCampbell.com

The Lindis River is located in Central Otago, New Zealand. The region is well known for its rich gold mining history that lasted several decades in the 19th century.

"Very youthful wine with cherryish, plummy, spicy flavours, showing good concentration. Vibrant, sweetfruited, savoury and complex, with firm tannins."... Read more »

"IT'S FRUITY AND SMOOTH ON THE PALATE"

3.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“A nicely perfumed nose displaying red cherry, spice and dried herb characters. It's fruity and smooth on the palate with well balanced acidity and fine tannins. A pleasant and gentle Pinot for easy drinking. At its best: now to 2011” Sam Kim

"BEAUTIFULLY ELEGANT AND CHARMING"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2009

"A sumptuous Pinot showing lifted floral, dark plum and subtle mushroom characters on the nose. The palate is juicy and generous with refreshing acidity and fine-grained tannins. Not a powerful Pinot but a beautifully elegant and charming one. At its best: now to 2010" Sam Kim.

Colour: Red brick

Nose: Lifted, ripe plums, spice, savoury, dried herbs

Palate: Depth, integrated oak, velvet texture, savoury, balance

This is a classic Central Otago Pinot displaying wonderful hints of dried herbs and cloves. Savoury and spice follow through to a generous palate displaying layers of earthiness. It finishes with fine silky tannins reflective of its fruit quality.

95/100 & 5 Stars: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

From their estate vineyard in the Bannockburn district, this outstanding young Pinot displays lovely perfumed bouquet of red/black cherry, floral, cedar and spice. The palate is seductive and beautifully textured with fine, chalky tannins. The flavours are beautifully woven to show a seamless mouthfeel and an extra-long finish. The wine is youthful and yet to show its full glory, but with further time in the bottle it should turn into a breathtaking beauty.

Respect for Akarua as a skillfully grown and crafted Central Otago wine style is now well recognised. First planted in 1996 by Sir Clifford Skeggs, Akarua's 50 hectare single vineyard estate is located in the prestigious Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. These wines however,... Read more »

5 STARS & 93/100: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

A beautifully refined Pinot displaying red/black cherry, plum and hints of game and cocoa characters on the nose. The palate is elegant yet concentrated showing silky texture and fine-grained tannins. A youthful and restrained wine with potential to blossom given time, as the wine is perfectly balanced and poised.

Respect for Akarua as a skillfully grown and crafted Central Otago wine style is now well recognised. First planted in 1996 by Sir Clifford Skeggs, Akarua's 50 hectare single vineyard estate is located in the prestigious Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. These wines however, are 'hard won' from soils that are mostly broken schist and sand. There are extremes of hot and cold; frosts in winter and dry nor'westers that... Read more »

"beautifully ripe, rich and rounded"

DOUBLE GOLD: San Francisco Int’l Wine Competition 2010

5 STARS: Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New ZealandWines 2010

Grown at Parkburn, in the Cromwell Basin, the 2008 vintage is very polished and refined. Barrel-aged for a year, it is fullcoloured and concentrated, with cherry, plum and nut flavours, beautifully ripe, rich and rounded. It’s a skilfully crafted wine, with lovely mouthfeel. - Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2010

Mitre Rocks focuses entirely... Read more »

"A PLEASANT AND APPROACHABLE PINOT FOR EVERYDAY DRINKING"

"It's ripe and generous on the nose showing red plum, cherry and savoury characters. The palate is gently fruity and soft with well balanced acidity and easy tannins. A pleasant and approachable Pinot for everyday drinking. At its best: now to 2010." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Grass Cove as Captain James Cook called it during his second voyage to New Zealand in 1773 is to be found in Marlborough’s scenic Queen Charlotte Sound. For the British explorers aboard Cook’s HMS Resolution and companion ship HMS Adventure, Marlborough was a bountiful haven to replenish and refresh - just as it is today for wine lovers the world over. The Grass Cove Wine Company proudly... Read more »

"TOTALLY DELICIOUS PINOT NOIR, UNBEATABLE VALUE FOR MONEY"

"Smokey and savoury with rich spicy pinot flavours, a silky seamless texture, cherry , chocolate, dried summer herbs and a long serious finish"

"Made by one of the pioneer wineries of the region, Olssens Nipple Hill is a seductively smooth Pinot that shows you why everyone's so excited about Central Otago Pinot. It has all the region's finest hallmarks - remarkable intensity, purity of fruit and velvety texture"

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Rapaura Series is the name given to the distinctive stony soils upon which our Stoneleigh Vineyards are situated. It is from these unique soils, that this premium range of exceptional Marlborough wines takes its name.

"The 2008 vintage has provided us with quality components to blend our prestigious style of Stoneleigh Rapaura Series Pinot Noir. The combination of lighter crops, periodic summer rain and a healthy canopy going into autumn has allowed me to hang the fruit on a little later to reach maximum flavour intensity. Six clones of Pinot Noir were selected from our Stoneleigh Rapaura Road vineyard to be hand harvested, fermented and matured in French oak for twelve months. I was then able to blend between clones, oak type and age, to produce this truly integrated Stoneleigh Rapaura Series Pinot Noir"Read more »

"ATTRACTIVE SOFT MIDWEIGHT PLUMMY FRUIT"

4 STAR WINE: Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines

"Vintage after vintage, this prime Martinborough estate overdelivers with its impressive second label pinot. The latest Te Tera, which gains complexity by harnessing indigenous yeasts, has attractive soft midweight plummy fruit, overlaid with roast spice and perfumed with violet." VIVA - NZ Hearld

"From one of the original pioneers of New Zealand Pinot Noir comes one of the best value 'serious' pinots on the market."

Sumptuous red fruit and spicy notes on the nose lead to silky smooth, rounded tannins with layers of fruit and complexity coming through on the palate. We know you will enjoy... Read more »

"SOFT AND WARMING TO DRINK"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A youthful nose displaying ripe red cherry, floral and subtle mushroom notes. The palate is juicy and smooth with lovely fine texture and supple tannins. A beautifully poised and balanced wine with loads of pleasing flavours"

4 STARS: Yvonne Marie Lorkin

"Classic savoury pinot perfume warmed up with roasting pan juices, juniper and black cherry aromas. Soft and warming to drink with a smooth, plummy finish. Good value pinot that will please the crowds"

"Harvested from the excellent 2008 vintage... Read more »

95/100 & 5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

94/100 & 5 STARS: Bob Campbell MW, Gourmet Traveller Wine

5 STARS: Decanter Magazine June 2009

94/100: Tim White, Australian Financial Review

92/100: Neal Martin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

91/100: Stephen Tanzer 's International Wine Cellar

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"FRUIT DRIVEN PALATE STEADIED BY A SUPPLE STRUCTURE OF FRUIT AND OAK TANNINS"

SILVER MEDAL  TOP 50: New World Wine Awards 2009

"Classic Pinot Noir aromas of dark berries and plums are prominent in this wine, created from the best of Waimea’s 2008 barrels. A floral note of carnations adds interest and prettiness to this wine. It has a fruit driven palate steadied by a supple structure of fruit and oak tannins. This elegant Pinot Noir will reward careful cellaring, in time the fruitdriven aromas giving way to more earthy, savoury notes. Enjoy with traditional dishes such as Boeuf Bourgogne, a rack of lamb, game and mushroom based dishes." Winemakers Notes

Waimea Estates has grown quickly in size and stature... Read more »

"LEGENDARY KIWI ACTOR SAM NEILL'S PRIDE AND JOY!"

"SHOWING EXCELLENT COMPLEXITY" Michael Cooper, Buyers Guide to NZ Wines 2010

"Any cynicism that Sam Neill’s Two Paddocks venture may not be all that serious is dispelled the minute this wine unravels in the glass. A little Gibbston fruit is used to support the bounty of Neill’s Alexandra vineyard and the result is an impressive wine showing abundant dark skinned fruit, a fine herbal edge and gently gripping tannins." Nick Ryan, Gourmet Traveller Wine

"Dark black fruit, spicy notes and dried herb aromas. This is a dense, dark brooding wine showing loads of texture, depth and persistence.... Read more »

"WARM AND RIPE, THE NOSE IS NICELY PERFUMED DISPLAYING DARK CHERRY"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Warm and ripe, the nose is nicely perfumed displaying dark cherry, spice and a touch of savoury mushroom characters The palate is full and rounded with soft texture and bright
acidity. It finishes pleasantly dry with fine-grained tannins. The wine is showing some mature savoury/game characters making it an ideal partner to rich, flavoursome dishes. At its best: now to 2010". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"LIGHT SEASONING OF OAK"

5 STARS:- Cuisine Magazine November 2009.

5 STAR Winery Rating: - Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines.

This Cromwell vineyard first gained acclaim a few years ago and has been impressive ever since. Winemaker Carol Bunn had plenty of rich, delicious, fruit to play with, applying a light seasoning of oak. Cuisine Magazine November 2009

"UNDER ITS ORIGINAL LABEL - THIS WINE SELLS FOR $40+"

100% CENTRAL OTAGO – Single Vineyard

“ISN'T IT GREAT TO SEE A PINOT NOIR WITH SOME MATURITY... just perfect with savoury winter dishes”

“Isn't it great to see a Pinot Noir with some maturity. This is showing bottle developed savoury game and mushroom characters with ripe cherry and plum notes still evident. It's juicy and refreshing on the palate with fine tannins providing a gently drying finish. This will be just perfect with savoury winter dishes. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

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"BRIMMING WITH RIPE FRUIT AND BOLSTERED BY LASHINGS OF SWEET OAK"

4 STARS: WINESTATE Magazine

4 STARS: Cuisine Magazine Nov 2009

"Grant Taylor makes this turbo charged Pinot, brimming with ripe fruit and bolstered by lashings of sweet oak. It’s called McQueen, says new label Soho, because it’s “powerful as Hollywood’s Royale and delicate as London’s lavish fashionista." Cuisine Magazine

"Still youthful, the 2008 vintage is exuberantly fruity. Grown at Lowburn and Bannockburn, and matured in French oak casks (40 percent new), it is ruby-hued, with strong cherry/plum flavours, very fresh and vibrant, and a subtle seasoning of oak".... Read more »

"YOUTHFULL AND WELL FLAVOURED"

4.5 Stars:- Cuisine Magazine November 2009.

93/100: Sam Kim - The Wine Orbit

90/100: Stephen Tanzer - International Wine Cellar

A rich and dense nose displaying dark cherry, spice and subtle mushroom characters. It's succulent and beautifully textured on the palate with lovely mid palate weight and fine, supple tannins. It's youthful and well flavoured with a lingering delicious finish. A stylish Pinot that's sure to mature gracefully. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim

"PURE, CHERRY-RIPE PINOT!"

This bargain-priced Pinot comes from an estate with a track record of multi medal-winning success that is second to none. A safe bet to stock up on.

"The aroma shows sweet plum and exotic spices, typical of the variety. The oak maturation is revealed in the background aroma through hints of cedar and smoky tobacco. The palate is fresh and lively with dark plum and cherry fruits set against a mid-firm tannin structure. The wine finishes well, with a textured, nicely rounded mouthfeel and echos of the plum and dark cherry flavours of the palate."

"ONE OF THE HOTTEST, MOST SOUGHT-AFTER PRODUCERS IN THE COUNTRY"

GOLD MEDAL: Christchurch Casino Awards

GOLD MEDAL: Bragato Awards 2009

In just a few short years Rockburn have turned themselves into one of the hottest, most sought-after producers in the country, with more awards and glowing reviews than you could shake a stick at.

The 2008 vintage yielded very ripe fruit from a number of sites. The wineries “hands-off” approach delivers a pure expression of Central Otago to your glass; deeply fruited with delicate floral tones enhanced by nuances of liquorice root, and supple, silky tannins leading into a long spicy finish. As always this... Read more »

"LEGENDARY KIWI ACTOR SAM NEILL'S PICNIC RANGE"

"One of the better 'cheaper' labels from Central, this has savoury undertones, earthy suggestions of bush tracks, and ripe fruit hinting of plums and cherries. Simple but very drinkable. Good value." Charmian Smith, Otago Daily Times

"It's earthy and savoury on the nose displaying game, spice and dark plum characters. The medium-bodied palate is well fruited showing soft texture, bright acidity and a gently drying finish." Sam Kim; Wine Orbit 

Some friends, a blanket or two, a creek; a little lunch and a glass of wine. Life is good! Two Paddocks Picnic wines are made for these times. Affordable and utterly delicious. They source the Picnic fruit from what they consider the best growing... Read more »

"WELL ROUNDED PLEASING PINOT"

"Fruity and friendly, this charming Pinot displays red cherry, floral and subtle spicy oak characters on the nose. The palate is juicy and supple with soft texture and fine tannins. A well rounded and very pleasing Pinot. At its best: now to 2012". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Tasted in a vertical lineup of Lindis River Pinot Noir this was the lightest and most charming wine. Gentle cherry and strawberry flavours and a welcome suggestion of oak. Pretty wine in a highly drinkable style" Bob Campbell

“Last but not least, this is the sole pinot noir to make the grade for this tasting.... Read more »

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Super Classic: - Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines.

New Zealand's greatest and most consistent Pinot. - Nick Stock, Wine Business Monthly

Bright, succulent and ripe red fruits create an inviting first impression of this classic Ata Rangi Pinot Noir. As the wine unfolds, delicate floral aromas emerge - think of dark, velvety roses - a fitting image for a wine with such luxuriously silky textural qualities. Tannins are very fine, very supple, allowing the wine to show lovely primary fruit on the nose at this early stage. The long, long finish is laden with fruit weight and intensity that promises rewards from careful cellaring. 2008 was a very favourable vintage in Martinborough, with moderate yields and ideal temperatures and weather conditions throughout the season. -... Read more »

"A SOOTHING AND SEDUCTIVE PINOT DISPLAYING RED CHERRY, PLUM AND SUBTLE SPICE”

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2010

“This is a soothing and seductive Pinot displaying red cherry, plum and subtle spice characters with a touch of mushroom notes on the nose. The palate is silky and nicely fruited with fine tannins. A beautifully flowing wine with a subtle influence of savoury notes” Sam Kim

"Sumptuous fruit from another great Marlborough vintage, hand picked, basket-pressed and aged in French oak. Enjoy wild red berry fruits, lifted savoury spice and a fine earthiness on the nose. These characteristics... Read more »

"DELICIOUS, BARGAIN-PRICED PINOT NOIR FROM MATARIKI ESTATE"

BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine

4 STARS: Cuisine Magazine

Awarded Best Buy and 4 Stars in last year's record-breaking Cuisine Magazine Pinot Noir tasting (242 Pinots!), this beautifully balanced Pinot has to be one of the sharpest buys of the lot.

This Pinot is Burgundian in style, spending a full 12 months in French oak barrels, and showing floral violets and summer red berries on the nose and a savoury, dried herb undertone. The palate is elegant, with no confection or 'jamminess' , cherry and wild strawberry fruit with a gentle black pepper and vanilla edge from the french oak. Long, complex and very impressive for the price.

"MARTINBOROUGH LEGEND"- Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines.

4 STARS: Bob Campbell MW

It's true. Ata Rangi has the Midas touch with all of its wines. - Bob Campbell MW

Sales of this now well established younger vines pinot noir support the work of Project Crimson, a charitable conservation trust established in 1990 for the protection of New Zealand's iconic native red-flowering trees - pohutukawa, and northern and southern rata.

Crimson 2008 has an enticing nose of dark cherry blended with new season raspberry and wild mulberries. Touches of smoky clove and exotic spice enhance the rich flavours of sweet red plum and black cherry that burst onto the palate. Very fine, supple tannins carry evenly right to the finish. This wine is... Read more »

"ROUND AND RICH PALATE"

5 STARS:- Cuisine Magazine November 2009.

Cloudy Bay's choice of better sites in Marlborough's southern valleys and increased commitment to Pinot are payin off. This rendition is full of interest: floral perfumes and a round, rich palate with a slight feral edge. A great match for slow roasted pork belly. Cusine Magazine

Kiwi Classic in the making

The Camshorn vineyard, originally a suffolk sheep farm, sits sheltered from prevailing winds by hills on both sides in the small, yet diverse winegrowing area of the Waipara Valley. Gracing State Highway One, the Camshorn vineyard is a mile long and nearly as wide, and features precision planted north/south facing rows, created using laser lights, which cover north facing slopes gaining maximum light exposure.

Deep garnet red in colour, the wine has aromas of lifted black cherry and plum with subtle oak vanilla and clove spice. The palate is generous, showing wild berry and chocolate. There are notes of dried herb and lingering cracked pepper characters. The wine also shows great intensity and length of flavour. Winemakers Notes
 

"SEDUCTIVE AND ELEGANT ARRIVAL FROM CENTRAL OTAGO"

"God's country when it comes to Pinot" (James Halliday)

This wine displays lots of vibrant fruit from red cherry, raspberry to blackberries with a hint of spice underneath. The front palate is packed with sweet bright fruit with the same red cherries and blackberries on the nose following through to the flavours. The soft tannins give this wine lovely mid-palate weight with a dark cocoa finish. This is a vibrant, fruit driven wine that can be cellared or enjoyed in its youth. Winemakers Notes