{"title":"Top Drops: Pinot","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir is widely known for its vibrant red berry flavours, often supported by subtle floral notes and gentle spice. Pinot thrives in cooler regions like Central Otago and Marlborough, producing wines with bright acidity and silky tannins. Styles from Burgundy, France, offer a more earthy, savoury complexity, while warmer-climate Pinot Noir tends to be richer and more fruit-forward. Discover our top Pinot picks below...\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"w5-marlborough-pinot-noir-2021","title":"W5 Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Splendidly ripe and complex, showing dark plum, sweet cherry, thyme, toasted almond and subtle spice aromas, leading to a supple palate offering succulent fruit flavours with silky texture and finely infused tannins. Attractively styled and delightfully appealing. At its best: now to 2026\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense Pinot Noir with a beautiful bouquet of dark berry fruit, olives and toasted oak. Elegant in style with flavours of blackberries, ripe black cherry and a hint of vanilla. Full bodied and well-structured with silky tannins to create a full round weighty palate. Excellent concentration and length with savoury oak and a lingering, elegant finish. Seasoned with a mixture of new and older French oak. Drinking beautifully now, this wine can be enjoyed young, or with careful cellaring will mature into a deeper more complex wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was sourced from a number of specifically chosen naturally low cropping vineyards from the Southern Valleys region of the Wairau Plain in Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Perfect to enjoy alongside beef Wellington and potato gratin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488514187581,"sku":"746999 W35835","price":179.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/22910-1.jpg?v=1729033744"},{"product_id":"luna-estate-martinborough-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Luna Estate Martinborough Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Pristine and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows sweet cherry, pomegranate, olive and subtle spice aromas, leading to a succulent palate offering bright fruit flavours with supple texture and fine-grained tannins. Beautifully composed with finesse and harmony. At its best: now to 2029\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vibrant, lifted, fruity, varietal and very new bouquet. Scents of dark cherry flesh and sweet red plums, violets and savoury dried herb qualities. Aromas of smoky wood and dried earth mineral qualities layer incomplexity and breadth. The youthful savoury qualities touch the palate first followed by flavours of dark plums and black currant then cherry. The smoky oak and earthy savoury qualities are persistent adding length and texture to the palate. Firm tannins, medium+ acid line and lengthy finish. A wine that could do with some cellar time with best drinking likely from early to mid 2025 through 2033+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jun 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice, vibrant ruby red colour. Sweetly scented and classically “Martinborough” with a nice balance of red cherry, pretty florals and savoury, earthy notes. A delicious array of ripe and succulent red berry\/cherry flavours and layers. Lovely spice and quite a lot of fruit and oak sweetness on the finish, complimented nicely by silky tannins and delicate acidity. Nice, fresh and youthful Pinot Noir expression. Great drinking now and will cellar nicely for 5 plus years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulling off a viable crop is a tricky task even when the weather is playing along. Some seasonsthe gods are not smiling though and it these seasons which feel like they are sent to test us! The 21\/22 spring was strongly influenced by a strong La Nina cycle which created frequent NE weather events across the East Coast of the North Island bringing high humidity and frequentrain events, conditions which are less than ideal for grape farming; Pinot Noir in particular. Ourvineyard team did an amazing job in highly challenging conditions to get us to a great positionin Mid – January where it looked like an excellent crop was on the cards, plus the crucial periodof flowering in late November turned out to be near perfect for the task. It felt like the regionas a whole had somehow pulled off a miracle! The good vibes were short lived unfortunately when a rainfall event of biblical proportionsstruck the region in the 2nd week of February, around a third of annual rainfall fell over twodays! Pinot Noir vineyards on the terrace, particularly those with Dijon clones were worstaffected with widespread berry collapse followed by shrivel. Botrytis was also a very realthreat and swept through many blocks making picking near impossible. Producers like us withsites off the terrace and a higher portion of the later ripening Pinot clones; Abel, 10\/5 forexample, certainly fared better. White varieties, because they are later ripening , were largelyunaffected and quality across the board quality was high, ditto for Syrah. Looking at the wines 6 -7 months on I am extremely happy with what I see. It is the mostsatisfying to produce great wines in difficult years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, crafted using 100% Estate grown Pinot Noir harvested from both of our vineyards. Majority harvested from the younger vines growing on the clay\/limestone hillside of the Blue Rock Vineyard. All fruit was de-stemmed and gently transferred into 6 ton open toptemperature controlled stainless steel fermenters. The fruit was chilled down and held for a 5-6day ‘cold soak’ to aid in colour and flavour extraction. Once the cooling was turned off theferment began as the fruit slowly came up to ambient temperature. Once fermentation is in progress each ‘ferment’ is plunged once or twice daily. Temperature isclosely monitored with a peak of around 30 degrees C allowed towards the end of thefermentation. Total maceration time was between 15–30 days before gentle pressing followedby oak maturation for 10 months. Bottled following minimal fining and gentle filtration.Contains no animal products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Braised rabbit pappardelle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488533127485,"sku":"LU3PNOI622","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/23357-1.jpg?v=1729033902"},{"product_id":"delta-marlborough-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Delta Marlborough Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It's fruit forward and fragrant on the nose showing sweet cherry, olive and floral aromas, leading to a finely expressed palate offering youthful fruit flavours with silky texture, making it approachable and delightfully appealing. At its best: now to 2026\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Varietal, bright and fresh with a bouquet and palate of fresh red and yellow plums then cherry and soft toasty wood spices including vanilla and some clove. Fine tannins with a light chalky quality, medium+ acid line and balanced, even finish. Best drinking from 2023 through 2026\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark garnet colour in the glass. Aromas of cherry, bramble and charred oak. A full and round bodied palate with cherry, blackberries and integrated notes of toasted oak. An elegant structure with a long and toasty finish. The 2022 Delta Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully from release and will continue to mature over the next four to five years. With fresh and vibrant red berry notes on release, the flavours will evolve and ripen over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredominantly selected from the Delta vineyard, located in Marlborough's Southern Valleys. The vineyard comprises of 27 hectares of Pinot Noir from selected Dijon clones planted in 2002. The vineyard's rich clay soil and elevation combined with Marlborough's warm days and cool nights, make this site ideal for producing top quality Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a cool evening, selected Pinot Noir clones were harvested from the vineyard and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin form the grapes. Fermented at controlled warm temperatures with a carefully selected yeast strain, the grapes were hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation. After maturation, Heather then selected her preferred parcels for the final blend of the Delta Pinot Noir 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Excellently paired with spring lamb and roasted root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488554295613,"sku":"746660 W38887","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/23793-1.jpg?v=1729034058"},{"product_id":"the-gold-rush-pinot-noir-release","title":"The Gold Rush Pinot Noir Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e A showcase of the finest expressions of Pinot Noir from the heart of New Zealand's acclaimed vineyards. This Gold Rush Pinot Noir Collection combines three prestigious, Gold Medal winning wines that each represent the distinct terroir and unparalleled craftsmanship of the Martinborough, Marlborough, and Central Otago regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCollection includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Martinborough Vineyard Home Block Martinborough Pinot Noir 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED GOLD MEDAL \u0026amp; 95\/100 POINTS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAWARDED \u003c\/span\u003e94\/100 \u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePOINTS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAWARDED \u003c\/span\u003e94\/100 \u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePOINTS \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp; 4 STARS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Mar 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAWARDED \u003c\/span\u003e93\/100 \u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePOINTS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJames Suckling, Jamessuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAWARDED \u003c\/span\u003eTOP 50: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMetro Magazines Top 50 Wines 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"Mellow, smooth-textured Pinot with nicely integrated cherry, plum, dried herb, thyme, anise, and spicy oak flavours. Supple, elegant wine with power delivered with consummate subtlety. When I first tasted it I thought “that’s good”, then “that’s very good” and then “that’s terrific”. It seduced me gradually\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Mar 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis ruby red wine has complex aromatics and flavours showing dark cherry and plum notes with hints of earthy, spicy, savoury notes. The wine’s broad, mouth-filling weight and richness unfold with long, fine-grained tannins and lingering acidity with a velvety finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFood Pairing: We recommend serving with Roast Duck or Persian Lamb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Auntsfield Single Vineyard Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e New Zealand International Wine Show 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED 95\/100 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"The wine offers wonderful fruit purity with splendid complexity, showing Black Doris plum, blueberry, violet, clove and roasted nut aromas, leading to a concentrated palate delivering excellent depth and richness, while remaining elegant and stylish. Delectably appealing and engaging. At its best: now to 2031\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDeep ruby. Fragrant black cherry and rich plum fruit is subtly lifted by layers of dark red florals and complex savoury forest floor, dark chocolate, cigar box. The palate of this wine shows the concentration of the vintage. Pure flavours of ripe berry fruit and dark plum fill the pallet. This fruit is supported by powerful yet finely polished tannins giving a plush yet silky texture with seamless length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Wild Earth Reserve Earth And Sky Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDED GOLD MEDAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e National Wine Awards of Aotearoa 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded GOLD MEDAL: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNew Zealand International Wine Show 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 5 STARS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Michael Cooper, Jun 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 97\/100 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 95\/100 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 94\/100 POINTS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 93\/100 POINTS\u0026amp; 4.5 STARS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 18.5\/20 POINTS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJoelle Thomson, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"The highly refined 2022 vintage (5*) was grown at three sites in Bannockburn and matured for 11 months in French oak barriques (25 per cent new). Attractively perfumed, it is full-bodied, sweet-fruited and silky-textured, with strong, cherryish, gently spicy flavours, complex, savoury, very smooth and harmonious. An elegant, seamless red, highly approachable in its youth, it should be at its best 2026+\" Michael Cooper, Jun 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA lifted and savoury nose with ripe cherry, mulberry, lilac, sandalwood, rosemary and a hint of mushroom. This is a fragrant and silky expression of the Bannockburn sub-region with lovely bramble fruit, florals and a touch of umami, with chalky, fine tannins that are intricately woven around the apt acidity. This Pinot Noir has an ethereal nature, expressing intensity and poise from great sites in a stellar sub-region. It is notably fresh and bright at release and it will certainly reward those who choose to cellar it with a wonderful journey of development for at least 10+years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488563339581,"sku":null,"price":158.97,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24017-1.jpg?v=1729034139"},{"product_id":"russian-jack-martinborough-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Russian Jack Martinborough Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Beautifully styled and elegantly expressed, the wine shows red plum, cherry, subtle spice and almond notes on the nose, leading to a succulent palate offering silky texture backed by finely infused tannins. Delightfully rounded and lingering. At its best: now to 2027\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark ruby red appearance with an inviting bouquet of red cherry, strawberry, hints of spice and dried herbs. The wine is soft and juicy on the palate with red fruit characters and spicy notes in the background. Soft rounded tannins and ripe fruit follows to a smooth elegant finish giving the wine length and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe select our grapes from vineyards across Martinborough that deliver lusciously ripe, juicy grapes. Long ago this land, like much of the region, was covered in scrub but thanks to the back-breaking work of men known at the time as swaggers, the land was cleared and prepared for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartinborough is a sub-region in the center of Wairarapa, at the southern tip of New Zealand’s North Island. A rural area with dramatic cliffs carved out by the Ruamahanga River over thousands of years outline the flat plains. It's warm summers, chilly winters, dry climate and mineral-laden rocky soils make it a premier location for growing some of the world’s best Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRussian Jack is a Kiwi Legend. Originally from Latvia, his thick accent earned him the nickname ‘Russian Jack’ when he arrived in New Zealand in 1912. He spent most of his life travelling the country on foot picking fruit, clearing scrub and befriending locals. He was honoured with a bronze statue after his death in 1968. Russian Jack wines are an ode to the hard work of ‘swaggers’ like him who we have to thank for some of our great vineyards today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Best enjoyed with your favourite pasta or BBQ dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488563405117,"sku":"RJPN22ANH1E","price":119.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24019-1.jpg?v=1729034139"},{"product_id":"main-divide-north-canterbury-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Main Divide North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Deep ruby in the glass with aromas of macerated cherry, red plum, raspberry and wild strawberry fruits with hints of spice, meadow herbs, smoked meats, pressed flowers, mocha and earth. Flighty and herb flecked on the palate with a swoosh of sour cherry, tight, chalky tannin and bright acidity\" Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, Feb 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This has grilled porcini mushroom and smoky, earthy undertones to the red fruit aromas. It's tangy and flavourful on the medium-bodied palate. Sleek, smoky finish\" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com, Dec 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Smoke \u0026amp; bonfire embers, dusty, darker fruits coming through before a delightful perfume evolves. Vibrant. Great fruit in the mouth, neatly balanced by some tannic grip: this has drinkability written on it. A touch of firmness develops as it takes on air, adding to the food-friendliness\" Mark Henderson, Otago Daily Times, Jan 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon release the colour is a vibrant ruby. An enticing medley of red fruit and earthy aromas rise gently from the glass, rhubarb, cherry, and pomegranate at the fore, flanked by impressions of tree moss, mushroom, wood spice, leather, and cinnamon, along with a trace of violet. The mouthfeel is plush and velvety, with fine grained, polished tannins and a tickle of refreshing acidity that sashays across the palate. Fragrant, savoury, and silky, this vintage has delivered a graceful and elegant wine, with a finely textured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Divide is the local name for the Southern Alps and is the backbone of the South Island, where grapes for Main Divide are exclusively sourced. Vineyards have been selected for their quality and ability to express unique regional flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage weather over flowering resulted in a balanced crop, meaning no further fruit thinning was carried out. This was followed by a cooler than average summer which delayed ripening. Fortunately, a warm dry autumn allowed the grapes to be left on the vines till later in the season, where they were able to achieve the desired level of ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Burgundian winemaking methods were used to make this wine. We picked the various blocks at different stages, depending on their maturity, aiming for a range of red and dark fruit flavours. Approximately 40% of the grapes were put at the bottom of the fermentation vats as whole bunches, with the balance being destemmed on top, retaining as many whole berries as possible. The vats were kept cool over the next few days to help extract the soft, silky tannins from the pinot noir skins. After approximately a week, the must started to ferment naturally. During fermentation the skins of the grapes were gently plunged twice daily. When the fermentation finished, the grape remnants were left to steep in the wine for up to a week to help extract a different range of tannins that add structure and depth. The exact duration of this period was determined by daily tasting. Subsequently the wine was gently pressed off and put into oak barriques (approx. 20% new), from selected artisan Burgundian coopers. In the summer after harvest, when the weather warmed, the wine underwent a natural malo-lactic (secondary) fermentation. After maturing for 18mths in these barriques, the wine was finally bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488574579005,"sku":"MA7PNOI622","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24242-1.jpg?v=1729034221"},{"product_id":"summerhouse-central-otago-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Summerhouse Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Sweetly ripe and beautifully fragrant, the wine shows dark cherry, green olive, dried mushroom and roasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate delivers rounded mouthfeel together with supple texture and fine, silky tannins, making it elegantly structured and delightfully drinkable. At its best: now to 2027\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bright, fresh, youthful and enticing bouquet. Flavours of red cherry and plum are accentuated by a mix of earthy qualities, baking spice and a fine layer of dried herb. A lighter weighted expression with tannins and acidity framing fruit flavours that reflect the bouquet. Mushroom and dried clay earth qualities, fine textures from tannins and wood. Well made with medium+ length, offerin g best drinking from late 2024 through 2028+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Light, ruby-red with a black hue, even colour throughout. The nose is gently full and attractive with aromas of ripe strawberry, cherry, herb and baking spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of black cherry and ripe strawberry melded with thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint fo liquorice. The fruit is bright with lovely depth, supported by lively acidity on a supple tannin mouthfeel\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlive with aromas of dark cherry and vanilla bean and bursting with delicious ripe cherry and spice flavours, our Central Otago Pinot Noir is rich and velvet-soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Otago is New Zealand’s southernmost wine region, and is home to big mountains, pristine lakes, and dramatic skies. The glacial based soils n this region produce wines with fragrant, lush, fruit balanced by delicate acidity. A cooler growing season in 2021 resulted in small berries with great concentration, flavour and tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir fruit was carefully harvested in the cool of the night to help preserve the fresh flavours from the vineyard. After harvest, the fruit was cold soaked for five days and fermented in small batches in open-top fermenters. Each ferment was plunged three times a day to extract colour and tannins from the skins. The wine was left to macerate for five days before pressing. The wine was aged in French oak for 10 months, including 20% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488575299901,"sku":"136060221","price":131.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24261-1.jpg?v=1729034227"},{"product_id":"mt-difficulty-templars-hill-central-otago-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Mt Difficulty Templars Hill Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine celebrates Pinot Noir in Central Otago. Dark cherry and wild raspberry dominate with a briary note in the background; soft sweet brown spice characters add detail. Dark berry notes, framed by dried herb elements lead the wine onto the palate; the wine flows with good texture. Fine elegant tannins rise out of the mid-palate and then are displaced by the wine’s crunchy cherry acidity. Refreshing and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488585523517,"sku":"THPN22NZH1","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24450-1.jpg?v=1729034296"},{"product_id":"butterworth-te-muna-martinborough-pinot-noir-2020","title":"Butterworth Te Muna Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Redcurrants, cranberries, dried herbs and sweet spices on the nose. Some cedar, too. It’s medium-bodied with lively acidity. Fruity and crunchy with vibrant character, tension and balance. Succulent finish. Drink or hold\" James Suckling, Oct 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep garnet, purple hue. Cardamom, blueberries, dark fleshed cherries with flecks of freshly crushed vanilla pod leap from the glass. Rich dark toasty characters add to the Te Muna bright acid line. The tannins are youthful and fine boned, adding to the mid palate interest. An iron fist in a velvet glove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 was a golden year: Warm dry days, cool nights meant to diurnal temperature variation was perfect for growing the perfect fruit. The frost season and a slight rain over flowering lead to natural attrition of the bunches in the vines, otherwise the year was very dry leading to the vines shutting down for longer ripening. The fruit was hand harvested over a series of picks by clone for optimal ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils of Te Muna Terraces are free-draining alluvial gravel, which are rich in minerals making it ideal for growing grapes. The climate is an extension of Martinborough and similar to Burgundy, being only slightly cooler due to higher altitude, but with long cool summers and low rainfall providing the optimum long ripening conditions for grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was placed into 2.2-ton fermenters, and hand plunged once daily, with a maximum ferment temperature of 32°C. The wine spent 20-23 days on skins, before being drained and pressed to oak barrels. The wine spent 11 months in oak, before the first racking. No fining agents were added, and the wine received a light filtration before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Butterworth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488602562877,"sku":"20BWPN","price":167.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24835-1.jpg?v=1729034433"},{"product_id":"rua-central-otago-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Rua Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eIt's splendidly ripe and aromatic on the nose, showing sweet cherry, rich floral, olive and toasted almond notes, leading to a finely flowing palate that's succulent and supple. Beautifully composed and expressed with juicy fruit intensity, offering fabulous drinking. At its best: now to 2030\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There’s no mistaking the signature of the variety and place of origin for the wine, scents of ripe dark cherry flesh, a fine savoury quality and shattered stone earth suggestions. Youthful with a tautness as the wine touches the palate, tannins have a energised grip and acidity adds crunch and freshness. Core flavours reflect the bouquet with layers of lees and red berries, vanilla and baking spices of oak. Plush and fresh with good drinking today, best drinking from late 2025 through 2030+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Aug 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eFresh and youthful with a deep colour in the glass and divine aromas of stewed stonefruit and plums, red cherries and currants, this wine is primary and inviting. The palate is lively and bright with a fantastic acid\/tannin balance and a long delicious finish\" Cuisine Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Central Otago Pinot Noir is lavishly layered with sweet, ripe, red berries, underpinned with savoury characters and a touch of spice. Supple tannins flow softly across the palate. These are balanced by the wines acidity, leading to a long fruit driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488607936829,"sku":"18534-6","price":155.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24961-1.jpg?v=1729034480"},{"product_id":"mt-difficulty-bannockburn-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Classic Central Otago swagger here, with rich, dark cherry and Black Doris plum plushness, subtle scents of dried thyme along with smoky, softly charry oak. The mouthfeel is fresh, polished, bright and energetically fruity, the tannins are dense yet finely structured, adding more ‘mmm’ to its smooth finish\" Dish Magazine, Top NZ Pinot 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark garnet with red and black cherry on the nose and a spice profile of szechaun pepper, cardamom and star anise. Inviting and opulent, the palate is flush with sweet cherry and blueberry, followed by trademark earth and savoury notes and framed by baking spice and fine grained French oak. The fruit floods through to the finish with a juicy balance, indicating acidity that will keep the wine aging well. Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir is best after two years and will age gracefully for a further 12 years given optimal cellaring conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes for Bannockburn Pinot Noir come exclusively from estate and winery managed vineyards situated on the south side of the Kawarau River. While subject to the seasonal and diurnal temperature extremes of Central Otago, each vineyard has a specific terroir and a variety of low fertility soil types: light sands, clays, loams and gravels. The majority of grapes come from earlier plantings which are predominantly clones 5, 6 and 10\/5, while more recent plantings are a mix of Dijon clones 113, 115, 667 and 777.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe started harvesting our Pinot Noir on the 26th March, a week later than the previous year, and continued through until the 20th April. Above average yields and berry size were indicative of the excellent flowering conditions. Where possible, we tried to co-ferment different clonal lots from the same vineyard, while vineyards are kept separate. Around 3\/4 of ferments were de-stemmed only; the remaining containing 15-40% whole clusters. The must underwent 6 days of cold maceration, with the occasional hand plunge, followed by heating and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The ferments lasted for an average of 8 days during which time they were pumped over or hand plunged once or twice daily with the temperature peaking at 30°C. The wine stayed on skins for a further 7-9 days post-dryness, and were plunged only occasionally. When the wine tasted in harmony, it was pressed off to barrel where it resided on lees for 12 months. It underwent malolactic fermentation in the spring, was racked out of barrel in late autumn and filtered, but not fined, prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49853227958589,"sku":"MDPN23ANH1S","price":239.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25259-1.jpg?v=1738109809"},{"product_id":"toi-toi-clutha-central-otago-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Toi Toi Clutha Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Wonderfully fruited and enticing, the wine shows dark plum, sweetcherry, thyme, mushroom and toasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate delivers succulent fruit intensity with fleshy texture and fine-grained tannins, making it splendidly structured and persistent. Atits best: now to 2030\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Very youthful appearance with a core of ruby and light purple hues, leading to a bouquet of plums and dark cherries, there’s scent of boysenberry and delicate sweet barrel spice suggestion. The drive in this example is fresh fruit then a light mineral quality of stones and clay. A dry wine touches the palate first with needle point textures from fruit tannins and acidity then flavours of red berries, now cranberry as well to match the bouquet. Vibrant and taut, youthful, fresh and ready to drink from mid to late 2025 through 2030\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Oct 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToi Toi 2023 Clutha Pinot Noir presents a vibrant ruby red color with a hint of garnet at the rim, indicating its youthful nature. The bouquet is immediately inviting, showcasing a medley of dark plum, blueberry, and cherry aromas. Subtle floral notes of violet and hints of almond and spice add complexity and depth to the nose. On the palate, this wine is beautifully balanced and succulent. The dark fruit flavors of plum and blueberry are complemented by layers of raspberry and cranberry. There is a delicate touch of oak, imparting nuances of vanilla and a hint of smokiness. The wine’s acidity is well-integrated, providing freshness and vibrancy, while the tannins are silky and refined, contributing to a smooth and supple mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToi Toi sources fruit from three sites in Central Otago; our estate -owned Clutha Vineyard in the Pisa area of Cromwell, The Immigrants Vineyard on the lower river terrace area of Clyde, and Mt Dustan Vineyard, nestled on the rolling upper terraces of the Alexandra basin. Machine harvested overnight, the fruit is transported directly to our Marlborough Winery where it is pumped directly to open top stainless fermenters. Left to cold soak for 5-7 days, the must is gently plunged once a day. During this time natural wild yeast is encouraged to ferment. This process, once started, usually takes 7-10 days. At the height of ferment, the must is plunged 3-4 times\/day to help extract tannins and colour. As the fermentation reaches completion the tanks are held at 20°C for an additional 10-14 days for post fermentation maceration. During the post ferment period the young wine is tasted daily to assess when it has developed to its full potential before the wine is drained and the skins are gently pressed to extract the remaining free run wine. The wines are matured with oak for 10 months before blending.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ToiToi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49853232283965,"sku":null,"price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25375-1.jpg?v=1738109842"},{"product_id":"hunters-marlborough-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Hunter's Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Sweet fruited with attractive complexity, the wine shows ripe cherry, dried mushroom, warm spice and toasted nut characters. The palate displays succulent fruit flavours with supple texture and finely infused tannins, finishing long and silky. At it best: now to 2029\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2023 Pinot Noir is a little reductive upon opening with red cherry and pomegrante, raspberry seed and caper brine. The wine has an atttractive Earl Grey tea\/graphite character that I find very attractive. In the mouth, there is a swathe of savoury exotic spices and soft plump fruit along with a shaping of ductile tannins that feel woven into the fabric of the fruit. This is a lovely wine here\" Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate, Feb 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is soft and generous that flows seemingly onto the palate with plum and red fruit characters. Vanilla spice and cherry fruit characters fills the mid palate for a beautiful finish. Smooth tannins complement the dry spice on the palate that accentuate the rich and supple finish. This Pinot Noir is an excellent example of a well-balanced and fruit forward Marlborough Pinot Noir. Drink now and up to 5 years+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the start of the growing season conditions was damp and humid with budburst slightly earlier than average. Some rain during the growing season provided plenty of nutrient but didn’t impact any fruit set. Mild summer conditions help with even ripening of the grapes which allowed perfect conditions for the fruit to be picked at optimum ripeness. Overall we received average yields with optimum quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes for this wine were grown on distinguished vineyards in the Southern Valleys sub region of Marlborough. This area is famed for producing rich and structured wines. The fruit was hand harvested and fermented for two weeks before gentle pressing. The resulting wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50193440833853,"sku":"HU1PNOIR23","price":161.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25880-1.jpg?v=1744063432"},{"product_id":"church-road-mcdonald-series-central-otago-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Church Road McDonald Series Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully fragrant, this wine is built around a core of bright red and black fruit, overlaid with beautiful floral, spice and fresh thyme notes, with subtle oak in support. On the palate the wine is lithe, fresh and juicy with a gentle finish. An elegant yet energetic Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pursuit of a great Pinot Noir to add to the Church Road stables has taken us outside of our Hawke’s Bay home to the beautiful region of Central Otago. Here, a combination of exceptional soils, cool nights, warm days and low rainfall make for one of the greatest Pinot Noir regions in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18% fermented separately as whole bunches, this was lightly foot stomped to liberate some juice to allow a wild fermentation to ensue. The balance was destemmed and wild fermented. The whole bunch component brings a floral and spice component to the berry fruit \/ cherry notes of the destemmed fruit, along with a more linear palate profile, bringing length and definition. After a short post ferment maceration, the fruit was drained and pressed and filled to French oak (22% new) for malolactic fermentation and 12 months maturation on lees. The wine was bottled unfined and only coarsely filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinarchy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50193443127613,"sku":"595396","price":167.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/ChurchRoadMcDonaldSeriesCentralOtagoPinotNoirNV.jpg?v=1750713145"},{"product_id":"luna-estate-martinborough-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Luna Estate Martinborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A good example of the variety and style with core aromas and flavours of dark cherry skin and fruit spice, plum and a touch of fruit compote then clove and baking spices reflect the use of some French oak and lees contact. A dry wine on the palate with a nice fruit purity framed by light to moderate tannin impacts and acidity for freshness and drive. Balanced, well made and ready to drink in late 2025 through 2028+\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Aug 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePretty, ruby red colour tones. No mistaking the character here! Lifted \u0026amp; aromatic floral and red cherry tells you it’s a Pinot, and the savoury, earthy undertones are classic Martinborough. A deeper sniff reveals some darker tones with a nice hit of classy oak. A nice, full rich and fat textured big flavoured mouthful. Easy to see why we all love drinking Pinot Noir! Plenty of the good stuff – Red and black cherry, some slightly sour plum and nice bit toasty spice rounding out the finish. Great balance \u0026amp; energy. Easy to love and charming. Cellar if you want to for 5+ years but hard to see it being more delicious than right now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a saying in the wine industry – “There are no bad vintages, just the odd challenging one”. Vintage 2023 here in Martinborough would certainly fit into the challenging category. The now infamous triple dip La Nina certainly lived up to the hype. Persistent rainfall and high temperatures are not conditions that favour grape farmers. It took all of our collective skill and hard work to pull the crop through. Winemaking can be a tough trade and unlike beer or gin makers we only get one shot each year to create our product, and it’s all about the quality of the fruit! If mother nature does not abide then tough luck, you gotta work with what you get. Upon reflection, Vintage 2023, whilst very challenging and far from “classic”, was actually very successful, for us at least. Certainly a tale of two vineyards; our Blue Rock Vineyard performed extremely well and quality was outstanding. Less so our Eclipse vineyard, although there were some excellent pockets, particularly Chardonnay. The biggest take home for me personally was the excellent, never say die attitude of our team. We rallied hard, we doubled down and we never gave up! It is true that adversity builds strength and resilience. Making awesome wine from the tougher seasons is what this job is all about! Bring on the next vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, crafted using 100% Estate grown Pinot Noir harvested from both of our vineyards. Majority harvested from the younger vines growing on the clay\/limestone hillside of the Blue Rock Vineyard. All fruit was de-stemmed and gently transferred into 6 ton open top temperature controlled stainless steel fermenters. The fruit was chilled down and held for a 5-6day ‘cold soak’ to aid in colour and flavour extraction. Once the cooling was turned off the ferment began as the fruit slowly came up to ambient temperature. Once fermentation is in progress each ‘ferment’ is plunged once or twice daily. Temperature is closely monitored with a peak of around 30 degrees C allowed towards the end of the fermentation. Total maceration time was between 15–30 days before gentle pressing followed by oak maturation for 10 months. Bottled following minimal fining and gentle filtration. Contains no animal products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Pork cotoletta, Polenta chips \u0026amp; orange and radicchio salad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50473315402045,"sku":"LU3PNOI623","price":143.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/23357-1.jpg?v=1729033902"},{"product_id":"mt-difficulty-templars-hill-central-otago-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Mt Difficulty Templars Hill Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003ePristine and gorgeously styled, the wine shows sweet cherry, raspberry, clove, floral and toasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and supple texture, beautifully framed by finely infused tannins, leading to a persistent, succulent finish. At its best: now to 2029\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright red cherry, plum, and strawberry aromas lead into a juicy palate of red berries, complemented by hints of darker black plum. Subtle brown spice and toasty oak add warmth through the mid palate, finishing long and fruit-driven with smooth, silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this wine come from our Cromwell basin vineyards managed by our dedicated viticultural team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 season in Central Otago was notably different from the rest of the country. A mild, wet winter gave way to a warm, still spring, encouraging strong shoot growth and excellent fruit set. Summer heat ramped up quickly, with Cromwell recording its hottest January ever, prompting an early start to harvest in mid-March. A cool, wet spell in early April slowed ripening, allowing extended hang time and improved flavour and tannin development. Harvest stretched into mid-May, making it one of Mt Difficulty’s longer vintages — and one we’re very excited about for its quality and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir was both machine and hand harvested, then destemmed to highlight the natural fruit character of the Cromwell Basin. Fermentation lasted around 25 days, with temperatures reaching 28–30°C. The wine was plunged once daily pre-ferment and twice during ferment, then left to extract post-ferment without further plunging. After pressing and settling in tank, it was aged in French oak on lees for 10 months. Malolactic fermentation occurred in early spring, and the wine was racked in early summer before bottling in August 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50518214050109,"sku":"THPN23ANH1E","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24450-1.jpg?v=1729034296"},{"product_id":"delta-marlborough-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Delta Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Classic pinot fruit with charcuterie and cherry notes, bay leaf and balsam. Judicious use of oak and fine, silky tannins\" Decanter World Wine Awards UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted this wine at the end of March, so a treat to try again mid-year. My impressions remain the same, a wine of quality with aromas and flavours of raspberry, plum and boysenberry, a layer of wood spice and fine lees texture complexity. Dry, fruity, crisp and ready to drink with chalky tannins and medium+ acid line. Well made and ready from today through 2029\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Moderately deep ruby-red, even colour throughout. The nose is gently full, with aromas of cherry, cranberry, thyme, mushroom and spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of black cherry and cranberry melded with thyme, mushroom and black pepper. The fruit is balanced with black and red fruit; lifting acidity carries a smooth flow along silky, supple tannins and savoury nuance to an enticing, mouth-watering finish. This Pinot Noir is gentle and elegant with appealing aromatics and structure. Match with veal and lamb over the next 3+ years. Fruit from Southern Valleys, fermented in tanks, with a portion fermented in open-top 225-litre barrels and a portion in new and seasoned French oak barriques. Aged in French oak, 12.5% alc\" Candice Chow, May 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected from the Delta vineyard, located in Marlborough's Southern Valleys. The vineyard comprises of 27 hectares of Pinot Noir from selected Dijon clones planted in 2002. The vineyard's rich clay soil and elevation combined with Marlborough's warm days and cool nights, make this site ideal for producing top quality Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a cool evening, selected Pinot Noir clones were harvested from the vineyard and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin form the grapes. Fermented at controlled warm temperatures with a carefully selected yeast strain. A portion of the blend was fermented in 225L open top barrels, with the remaining volume in new and seasoned French oak barriques. Fermented at warm temperatures between 28-32 degrees Celsius, the grapes we hand plunged the grapes were hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter maturation in french oak, Heather then selected her preferred parcels for the final blend of the Delta Pinot Noir 2023. The 2023 Delta Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully from release and will continue to mature over the next four to five years. With fresh and vibrant red berry notes on release, the flavours will evolve and ripen over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellently paired with spring lamb and roasted root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50717686235453,"sku":"754101 W44472","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/Delta_Marlborough_Pinot_Noir_2023.jpg?v=1757280685"},{"product_id":"main-divide-north-canterbury-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Main Divide North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Matured for 18 months in French oak barriques, it is strongly varietal, with delicate cherry, plum, spice and nutty oak flavours showing good complexity, and a very harmonious, well-rounded finish\" Michael Cooper, Aug 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Again, great value. Bold and assertive, with 13% ABV. Spiced plums, black cherry, smoky bacon and umami soy. A lengthy dry finish\" Phil Parker, Sep 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The inviting bouquet shows sweet plum, olive, star anise, and roasted nut aromas. The palate offers ripe fruit intensity with spicy nuances, beautifully supported by fleshy texture and silky tannins, finishing long and soothing. Gorgeously composed and expressed with enticing complexity\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Light, fresh and pleasingly rustic red with violet, fresh herb, cherry and mixed spice flavours supported by fine, drying tannins. Appealing wine that can be enjoyed in its youth or within a few years\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, The Real Review, Jul 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A bouquet filled with scents of plums and blackcurrant the dark-skinned cherry and earth-smoke of stones and clay. Some barrel spice suggestion build in breadth. On the palate a dry wine with a concentration of red berry fruit flavours framed by the texture of tannins and acidity. Perfect weight with persistent flavours and moderate+ length\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jul 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eModerately deep ruby-red, even colour throughout. The nose is soft and coy, with aromas of red cherry, plum, hints of earth, mushroom and spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of red cherry and plum, melded with mushroom, thyme, earthy clay and baking spices. The tannin extraction possesses a slight firmness, echoing clay and spice, lending a savoury finish\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Aug 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Juicy, showing strawberries, dried raspberries and some smoke on the nose. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Fruit-driven and velvety with a similar finish\" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com, Oct 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003eMain Divide Pinot Noir punches above its retail price, delivering silky textures and an impressive structure with 40% whole bunch fermentation framing the ripe aromas of dark plums and red cherries. I love the firm backbone of this young Pinot Noir, which drinks well now and can develop further over the next three to four years\" Joelle Thomson, Drinksbiz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Fragrant nose, fresh, youthful this is at once open for business and yet engaging. The palate steps up a notch, can I say playful? Juicy, crunchy, nice energy, making a feature of its bright, youthful fruit qualities. Unabashedly not the most deep, complex and brooding wine you’ll ever see, because it’s about great balance, enjoyment and drinkability. Pleasure in every sip\" Mark Henderson, Jan 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt release it has a bright ruby complexion. On the refined nose you are greeted by delicate aromas of cherry, pomegranate, cinnamon and violet, meshed with nuances of wet stone, bonfire embers and a dash of aged soy. A fine acid backbone supports the savoury red fruit, backed by velvety tannins that enrich the palate, creating a sleek and silky mouthfeel. Brimming with finesse and vitality, it tapers to a lasting, focussed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Divide is the local name for the Southern Alps and is the backbone of the South Island, where grapes for Main Divide are exclusively sourced. Vineyards have been selected for their quality and ability to express unique regional flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettled weather during Spring resulted in successful flowering and a healthy fruit set, meaning crop thinning was needed in some areas. Good heat concentration in early to mid-Summer then allowed the grapes to ripen beautifully. The remainder of Summer and Autumn threw up a mix of hot days interspersed with cooler spells, although rain was sufficiently spread out to ensure the bunches remained healthy and disease free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Burgundian winemaking methods were used to make this wine. We picked the various blocks at different stages, depending on their maturity, aiming for a range of red and dark fruit flavours. Approximately 40% of the grapes were put at the bottom of the fermentation vats as whole bunches, with the balance being destemmed on top, retaining as many whole berries as possible. The vats were kept cool over the next few days to help extract the soft, silky tannins from the pinot noir skins. After approximately a week, the must started to ferment naturally. During fermentation the skins of the grapes were gently plunged twice daily. When the fermentation finished, the grape remnants were left to steep in the wine for up to a week to help extract a different range of tannins that add structure and depth. The exact duration of this period was determined by daily tasting. Subsequently the wine was gently pressed off and put into oak barriques (approx. 20% new), from selected artisan Burgundian coopers. In the summer after harvest, when the weather warmed, the wine underwent a natural malo-lactic (secondary) fermentation. After maturing for 18 months in these barriques, the wine was finally bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50735168782653,"sku":"MA7PNOI623","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24242-1.jpg?v=1729034221"},{"product_id":"summerhouse-central-otago-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Summerhouse Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eElegant and delightfully appealing, the bouquet shows sweet cherry, thyme, subtle spice and almond notes, leading to a silky-smooth palate that's juicy and rounded. Beautifully composed and expressed, offering charming drinking. At its best: now to 2028\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlive with aromas of dark cherry and vanilla bean and bursting with delicious ripe cherry and spice flavours, our Central Otago Pinot Noir is rich and velvet-soft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50846255251773,"sku":"136060223","price":131.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24261-1.jpg?v=1729034227"},{"product_id":"rua-central-otago-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Rua Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA lovely example with a core of ripe dark skinned berries - cherry then boysenberry, some dark plums and black currant-like flavours. Dry with plenty of tannin and acidity for texture and length as well as capturing and holding tight the fruit core. Moderate level of oak with baking spice layers and a lick of wood smoke. A well made wine ready for drinking from late 2026 through 2030\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Dec 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRUA Pinot Noir offers a full, expressive palate layered with black cherry, raspberry and plum, complemented by hints of vanilla and signature Central Otago dried herbs. A gentle spice note enhances the wine’s complexity, while finely woven, silky tannins support a fresh, lively finish characteristic of Central Otago Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51173480661309,"sku":"18534-6","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24961-1.jpg?v=1729034480"},{"product_id":"summerhouse-central-otago-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Summerhouse Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eSweetly ripe and elegantly fragrant, showing ripe plum, game, thyme, and toasted almond characters on the nose. It's succulent and supple in the mouth, offering juicy fruit flavours with spicy nuances, beautifully framed by fine tannins, making it immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2029\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of dark cherries and vanilla. Palate bursting with ripe cherry and spices. Rich and velvet soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Otago is New Zealand’s southernmost wine region, and is home to big mountains, pristine lakes, and dramatic skies. The glacial based soils in this region produce wines with fragrant, lush, fruit balanced by delicate acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were carefully harvested in the cool of the night to help preserve the fresh flavours from the vineyard. After harvest, the fruit was cold soaked for five days and fermented in small batches in open-top fermenters. Each ferment was plunged three times a day to extract colour and tannins from the skins. The wine was left to macerate for five days before pressing. The wine was aged in French oak for 10 months, including 20% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51334103695677,"sku":"136060224","price":131.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/24261-1.jpg?v=1729034227"},{"product_id":"w5-marlborough-pinot-noir-2023","title":"W5 Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntense Pinot Noir with a beautiful bouquet of dark berry fruit, olives and toasted oak. Elegant in style with flavours of blackberries, ripe black cherry and a hint of vanilla. Full bodied and well-structured with silky tannins to create a full round weighty palate. Excellent concentration and length with savoury oak and a lingering, elegant finish. Seasoned with a mixture of new and older French oak. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was sourced from a number of specifically chosen naturally low cropping vineyards from the Southern Valleys region of the Wairau Plain in Marlborough. Food Pairing: Perfect to enjoy alongside beef Wellington and potato gratin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Drinking beautifully now, this wine can be enjoyed young, or with careful cellaring will mature into a deeper more complex wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51402509648189,"sku":"773526 W45049","price":179.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/W5MarlboroughPinotNoirNV.jpg?v=1771444747"},{"product_id":"delta-marlborough-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Delta Marlborough Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Pristine and elegantly lifted on the nose with aromas of dark plum, blueberry, floral, and mixed spices. It's succulent and silky in the mouth, offering bright fruit flavours, a fine texture, and polished tannins, resulting in a harmonious, silky finish. At its best: now to 2028\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Varietal, fruity, lifted and floral with aromas and flavours of fresh Doris plum and raspberry, some cherry, rose and light clay soil echoes. A dry wine touches the palate with fine fruit tannins and medium+ acid line. Varietal fruit flavours are persistent as are the structural qualities leading to a balanced and even finish. best drinking from day of purchase through 2029\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark garnet. Toasty oak and ripe berry fruits, layered with a touch of vanilla and warm spice. Well-rounded with a silky tannic structure. Flavours of mixed red berries with hints of black olive lead into a toasted oak finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected from the Delta vineyard, located in Marlborough's Southern Valleys. The vineyard comprises of 27 hectares of Pinot Noir from selected Dijon clones planted in 2002. The vineyard's rich clay soil and elevation combined with Marlborough's warm days and cool nights, make this site ideal for producing top quality Pinot Noir. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDuring a cool evening, selected Pinot Noir clones were harvested from the vineyard and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin form the grapes. Fermented at controlled warm temperatures with a carefully selected yeast strain. A portion of the blend was fermented in 225L open top barrels, with the remaining volume in new and seasoned French oak barriques. Fermented at warm temperatures between 28-32 degrees Celsius, the grapes were hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation. After maturation in French oak, Heather then selected her preferred parcels for the final blend of the 2024 Delta Pinot Noir. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFood Pairing: The 2024 Delta Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully from release and will continue to mature over the next four to five years.  With fresh and vibrant red berry notes on release, the flavours will evolve and ripen over time.  Excellently paired with spring lamb and roasted root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51519963136317,"sku":"764734 W47823","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/DeltaMarlboroughPinotNoir2024.jpg?v=1774382427"},{"product_id":"mystery-marlborough-pinot-noir-2023-03","title":"Mystery Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023 (03)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Market Mystery Wines™ are simply wines we love, with the branding hidden and revealed only when it arrives at your door!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Classic pinot fruit with charcuterie and cherry notes, bay leaf and balsam. Judicious use of oak and fine, silky tannins\" Decanter World Wine Awards UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted this wine at the end of March, so a treat to try again mid-year. My impressions remain the same, a wine of quality with aromas and flavours of raspberry, plum and boysenberry, a layer of wood spice and fine lees texture complexity. Dry, fruity, crisp and ready to drink with chalky tannins and medium+ acid line. Well made and ready from today through 2029\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Moderately deep ruby-red, even colour throughout. The nose is gently full, with aromas of cherry, cranberry, thyme, mushroom and spice. Medium-bodied, aromas of black cherry and cranberry melded with thyme, mushroom and black pepper. The fruit is balanced with black and red fruit; lifting acidity carries a smooth flow along silky, supple tannins and savoury nuance to an enticing, mouth-watering finish. This Pinot Noir is gentle and elegant with appealing aromatics and structure. Match with veal and lamb over the next 3+ years. Fruit from Southern Valleys, fermented in tanks, with a portion fermented in open-top 225-litre barrels and a portion in new and seasoned French oak barriques. Aged in French oak, 12.5% alc\" Candice Chow, May 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a cool evening, selected Pinot Noir clones were harvested from the vineyard and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin form the grapes. Fermented at controlled warm temperatures with a carefully selected yeast strain. A portion of the blend was fermented in 225L open top barrels, with the remaining volume in new and seasoned French oak barriques. Fermented at warm temperatures between 28-32 degrees Celsius, the grapes we hand plunged the grapes were hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellently paired with spring lamb and roasted root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51520318210365,"sku":"754101 W44472","price":74.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/Mystery_-_Pinot_Noir.png?v=1777518938"},{"product_id":"toi-toi-clutha-central-otago-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Toi Toi Clutha Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Attractively ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows dark plum, cherry, mixed spice, and floral aromas, followed by a succulent palate offering fine texture and elegant tannins. Beautifully balanced and soothing with a lengthy, silky finish. At its best: now to 2028\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToi Toi 2024 Clutha Pinot Noir shows a vibrant ruby red color with subtle garnet hints at the rim, reflecting its youthful energy. The nose is immediately appealing, with dark plum, cherry, and blueberry aromas, lifted by soft violet florals and a touch of warm spice. On the palate, the wine is juicy and balanced, with layered red and dark fruits, hints of raspberry and cranberry, and silky, refined tannins. Well-integrated acidity keeps the wine fresh and lively, while a gentle touch of oak adds soft vanilla and subtle smokiness. The finish is smooth, elegant, and lingering, making this 2024 Clutha Pinot Noir both approachable now and ready to enjoy over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom snow capped mountains to endless coastline, our native Toi Toi expresses itself distinctively across New Zealand. This adaptability is the inspiration for our wines - crafted from New Zealand’s best grape growing regions. Proudly family owned and sustainably produced – protecting our lands for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToi Toi’s 2024 Cultha Pinot Noir sources fruit from three sites in Central Otago; our estate-owned Clutha Vineyard in the Pisa area of Cromwell, The Immigrants Vineyard on the lower river terrace area of Clyde, and Mt Dustan Vineyard, nestled on the rolling upper terraces of the Alexandra Basin. Grapes were gently hand-picked and transported to our Marlborough Winery, where they were destemmed and placed into stainless-steel fermenters for a 5–7 day cold soak. Natural wild yeast was encouraged to begin fermentation, and at the peak of ferment the must was gently plunged to enhance colour and develop soft tannins. Once fermentation was complete, the wine remained on skins for a further 10–14 days to allow structure and texture to refine. During this period, the wine was tasted daily to monitor development before being gently pressed to extract the free-run wine. The 2024 Cultha Pinot Noir was matured in oak barrels for 10 months before bottling, producing a vibrant, expressive wine with bright red berry notes, subtle spice, and silky tannins that reflect the unique character of Central Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ToiToi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51540929544509,"sku":null,"price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25375-1.jpg?v=1738109842"},{"product_id":"mt-difficulty-bannockburn-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep red and black cherry fruit leads with alluring dark notes, accented by subtle lavender, wild thyme, cardamom, and anise. Succulent and juicy, the wine opens with lapin cherry and doris plum, flowing into a full, fleshy mid-palate framed by spicy, sweet French oak. Silken tannins provide graceful structure, carrying the wine to a long, elegant finish. Best after two years. It will age gracefully for a further 12 years given optimal cellaring conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes for Bannockburn Pinot Noir come exclusively from estate and winery managed vineyards situated on the south side of the Kawarau River. While subject to the seasonal and diurnal temperature extremes of Central Otago, each vineyard has a specific terroir and a variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage in Central Otago was warm and dry under an El Niño pattern. Ideal flowering and strong winds kept disease low. Despite drought-like soil moisture, vines stayed healthy, producing small, concentrated berries with balanced acidity. 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Malolactic fermentation occurred in spring, with bottling in July 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589288132925,"sku":"MDPN24ANH1E","price":239.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/25259-1.jpg?v=1738109809"},{"product_id":"w5-marlborough-pinot-noir-2025","title":"W5 Marlborough Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Sweetly ripe and brightly expressed, the inviting bouquet reveals ripe plum, strawberry, olive, clove, and nutmeg nuances. It's succulent and supple in the mouth, delivering a silky texture and elegant tannins, with a long, smooth finish. At its best: now to 2029\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense Pinot Noir with a beautiful bouquet of dark berry fruit, olives and toasted oak. Elegant in style with flavours of blackberries, ripe black cherry and a hint of vanilla. Full bodied and well-structured with silky tannins to create a full round weighty palate. Excellent concentration and length with savoury oak and a lingering, elegant finish. Seasoned with a mixture of new and older French oak. Drinking beautifully now, this wine can be enjoyed young, or with careful cellaring will mature into a deeper more complex wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MtOlympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51649127907645,"sku":"773280 W51950","price":179.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/W5MarlboroughPinotNoirNV.jpg?v=1771444747"},{"product_id":"church-road-mcdonald-series-central-otago-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Church Road McDonald Series Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully fragrant, this wine is built around a core of bright red and black fruit, overlaid with beautiful floral, spice and fresh thyme notes, with subtle oak in support. On the palate the wine is lithe, fresh and juicy with a gentle finish. An elegant yet energetic Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pursuit of a great Pinot Noir to add to the Church Road stables has taken us outside of our Hawke’s Bay home to the beautiful region of Central Otago. Here, a combination of exceptional soils, cool nights, warm days and low rainfall make for one of the greatest Pinot Noir regions in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18% fermented separately as whole bunches, this was lightly foot stomped to liberate some juice to allow a wild fermentation to ensue. The balance was destemmed and wild fermented. The whole bunch component brings a floral and spice component to the berry fruit \/ cherry notes of the destemmed fruit, along with a more linear palate profile, bringing length and definition. After a short post ferment maceration, the fruit was drained and pressed and filled to French oak (22% new) for malolactic fermentation and 12 months maturation on lees. 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