Pinot Noir
Is Pinot Noir the wine of wines? Along with its close genetic cousins Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, the red grape we call Pinot Noir is perhaps the most ancient on the planet. Literally thin-skinned, Pinot Noir is nothing if not unpredictable. Its light colour and big aromatics mean bad examples smell like lolly-water yet great ones have such vivid charm and complex power that it can be almost poetic. Changeability may also be why it travels well: its legendary origin lies in France’s Burgundy region but it works a more fruity magic in other moderate climates of North and South America and Australia. And of course in New Zealand, where as our second most planted variety it produces examples that, so has been said, are among the world’s very finest.

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2021 Grasshopper Rock Central Otago Pinot Gris
Richard Caro
A great one off special on a beautiful Pinot Gris from one of our favourite Central Otago producers. This Gris follows Grasshopper Rock's stunning track record in single-vineyard Pinot Noir, ... read moreElsewhere up to $27.99 Save $8.00 $19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
2019 South River Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir
Richard Caro
A sweet discount on this under-the-radar Central Otago Pinot Noir label. The South River site is located in Tarras and was established under vine in 2005 by Robin and Matt Dicey, the ... read moreElsewhere up to $31.99 Save $12.00 $19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
2020 Durvillea Marlborough Pinot Noir
Bob Campbell MW
The super-value baby brother from Astrolabe, this delicious Pinot Noir offers bright cherry fruit and a spicy-savoury nature. It's already drinking beautifully, which for only $20 makes it a ... read more$20.99 in mixed 6+ or $23.99 per bottle -
2020 Shaky Bridge Pioneer Central Otago Pinot Noir
Sam Kim
Double Gold at the NZIWS, Gold at the China Wine and Spirits Competition, 5 Stars Wine Orbit Magazine. A gorgeous Pinot for a very reasonable price! This serious Central Otago red offers a ... read moreElsewhere up to $28.99 Save $7.00 $21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle -
2020 Luna Martinborough Pinot Noir
Michael Cooper
A ripper of wine and a wine that will make all the big brands at $40-$50 plus take note as it outscored a huge number of these in the NZ Wine Writers Pinot Noir Tasting scoring a 93/100. Also ... read moreElsewhere up to $26.99 Save $5.00 $21.99 in mixed 6+ or $24.99 per bottle -
2017 Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Noir (red label)
Cameron Douglas MS
Unbelievable buying for this serious, serious top of the line pinot noir. A beautiful example of a fuller-bodied Marlborough style. The Province is not a wine that shouts like some, but is ... read moreElsewhere up to $35.99 Save $11.00 $24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2020 Martinborough Vineyards Te Tera Pinot Noir
Bob Campbell MW
A nice price on one of our customers favourite pinots because it always over delivers. The 2020 is no exception scoring a 94/100 from Bob Campbell. This follows on from the 2019 Pinot which ... read moreElsewhere up to $30.99 Save $6.00 $24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2019 Wooing Tree 'Beetlejuice' Central Otago Pinot Noir
Richard Caro
This highly regarded second label from Wooing Tree gives many $40 Pinots a run for their money. Full of the sun-baked brightness and perfume that Central does so well with a silky, juicy palate ... read more$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle -
2021 Wooing Tree Blondie Blanc de Noir
Sam Kim
A word-of-mouth legend, the 'Blondie' is a much lighter Rose. Delicate and crisp with a slight blush of colour, this is one of the country's few Vin Gris or Blanc de Noir, which means an almost ... read more$27.99 in mixed 6+ or $30.99 per bottle -
2019 Neck of the Woods Central Otago Pinot Noir
Cameron Douglas MS
A nice special on this great new Pinot Noir that is getting serious plaudits. Neck of the Woods is an ambitious operation that benefits from the great skill of consulting winemaker Jen Parr to ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle