NZ Pinot Noir Discovery Collection

Description

Cherry, Oak, Vanilla

Explore the elegance and regional diversity of New Zealand Pinot Noir with a collection showcasing three expressive South Island styles. From vibrant Marlborough fruit to the deeper, savoury character of Central Otago, this mix highlights the finesse, freshness, and cool-climate appeal that define NZ Pinot Noir.

Collection includes:

2 x Ward Valley Estate Mt Victoria Block Marlborough Pinot Noir 2022

Awarded 92/100 Points: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
Awarded 91/100 Points & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A varietal bouquet with aromas of cherry and plums, both fresh and preserved. As the wine opens up the scents of brown kitchen cupboard spiced and oak begin to unfold. Dry on the palate with a fine polished tannins and medium+ acid frame, baking spices and a dark clay earthy quality. There’s also a sense of fallen autumnal leaves and barrel spice combinations. Dry, balanced and well made" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

"It’s complex and inviting on the nose with sweet berry, thyme, warm spice and hazelnut aromas with a hint of vanilla. The palate is equally charming, delivering supple texture and silky tannins, leading to a lingering velvety finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Gorgeously styled and seductively complex, showing ripe cherry, thyme, smoked game, almond and earthy mushroom characters, leading to a beautifully rounded palate offering excellent weight and soothing mouthfeel. Splendidly framed by silky texture and polished tannins, finishing long and satisfying. Single Vineyard.

Alc: 13.5%

2 x Snapper Rock Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023

Awarded 90/100 Points & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Awarded 90/100 Points: James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com

"It's sweetly fruited and elegantly fragrant on the nose, showing ripe cherry, strawberry, thyme, nutmeg and floral aromas. The palate displays succulent fruit flavours with fine texture and polished tannins, finishing lingering and silky" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2024

"Juicy, mellow and delicious with small red berries and mild spices on the nose, following through to a medium body with silky tannins and texture. Fruity finish" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com, Oct 2025

A silky smooth and elegantly composed Pinot Noir showing dark plum, cherry, anise and toasted nut characters on the nose with a hint of dark mushroom. It's succulent and plump on the palate, offering youthful fruit intensity combined with silky texture and well-integrated tannins, finishing long and supple. An easy-drinking Pinot Noir offering exceptional value.

Food Pairing: An easy drinking pinot noir offering exceptional value.

Alc: 13%

2 x Cherry Block Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023

Awarded 90/100 Points & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's sweetly fruited with spicy nuances, showing dark cherry, wild strawberry, thyme, and nutmeg aromas. The palate displays juicy fruit flavours with fine texture and polished tannins, making it well-balanced and smooth with a lingering, tasty finish. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Fruit for Cherry Block comes from a small single vineyard in Alexandra. The Vines are now between 18 and 20 years old and are several different clones (10/5, 5, 6, 7,114, 115, 667, 743, and 777). The soil type is shallow, free-draining Molyneux sandy loam with some stony sand. Single Vineyard.

Food Pairing: Great by itself or enjoyed with venison, duck and turkey.

Alc: 13%