{"title":"Central Otago Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eCentral Otago is New Zealand's most southerly wine region, and its cool, continental climate produces some of the country's most sought-after Pinot Noir, prized internationally for balancing bright fruit with real structure. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/central-otago-pinot-noir\"\u003eCentral Otago Pinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e is the clear standout and the reason most people seek this region out specifically, though \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/central-otago-pinot-gris\"\u003eCentral Otago Pinot Gris\u003c\/a\u003e and a small amount of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/central-otago-rose\"\u003eCentral Otago Rose\u003c\/a\u003e round out the range worth knowing about. Compared with warmer regions like \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hawkes-bay-wine\"\u003eHawke's Bay\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marlborough-wine\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c\/a\u003e, the wines here tend to lean more restrained and age-worthy. For the wider New Zealand Pinot Noir picture, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-zealand-pinot-noir\"\u003eNew Zealand Pinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-zealand-wine\"\u003eNew Zealand Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers the broader home-grown range.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rua-pinot-rose","title":"Rua Pinot Rose 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRua Central Otago Pinot Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright, silky Rosé made entirely from Pinot Noir grown in Mora's Eden Vineyard in Pisa. Wild strawberry and lychee meet juicy blood orange, guava and a subtle lift of pink peppercorn, with fresh acidity carrying the wine into a crisp, mouth-watering finish. Three months on lees adds gentle palate weight while preserving its vibrant fruit and easy-drinking character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage opens with an enticing bouquet of wild strawberries and delicate lychee, lifted by a subtle hint of pink peppercorn and fresh snow pea. The palate is vibrant and refreshing, showcasing juicy blood orange and exotic guava, wrapped in a silky texture. Made from 100% clone 777 Pinot Noir grown in the Eden Vineyard, the fruit was harvested in the cool of the morning and gently pressed. The juice was cold settled, cool fermented in stainless steel and rested on lees for three months before bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 92\/100 (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Living up to its reputation this wine delivers a ripe, fruity and vibrant palate of flavours led by plum the raspberry.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182009704815,"sku":"100073","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/RuaPinotRose.jpg?v=1785109422"},{"product_id":"rua-central-otago-pinot-gris","title":"Rua Central Otago Pinot Gris 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRua Central Otago Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fragrant, fruit-driven Pinot Gris from Mora's Cairnmuir Vineyard in Bannockburn. Jasmine, white florals, pear, lychee and white nectarine lead into a fresh, rounded palate, with intriguing hints of blackcurrant and nutmeg lingering through the finish. Cool morning harvesting, stainless steel fermentation and three months on lees preserve its aromatics while adding gentle weight and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 vintage opens with white floral and jasmine aromas, followed by Angelys pear, lychee and white nectarine. The palate is fresh and full flavoured, with blackcurrant and nutmeg bringing an unusual savoury fruit contrast and a persistent finish. Fruit was harvested from the Cairnmuir Vineyard in Bannockburn, picked early in the morning to retain its aromatics, then pressed, cold settled and fermented in stainless steel. The wine remained on lees for three months before racking and bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 92\/100 (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Aromas and flavours of ripe red and green pear, red and green apple then nectarine and white flowers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182009737583,"sku":"100074","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/RuaCentralOtagoPinotGris.jpg?v=1785109327"},{"product_id":"rua-central-otago-chardonnay","title":"Rua Central Otago Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRua Central Otago Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant, gently creamy Chardonnay from Mora's Eden vineyard in the Pisa subregion. 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This inaugural commercial release comes from Chardonnay vines planted by Steve Davies in 2020, bringing the same restrained, site-led approach behind Doctors Flat Pinot Noir to a new variety. Generous fruit and subtle richness are balanced by impressive structure and length, making it a strong match for roast chicken, grilled fish or buttery shellfish dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoctors Flat is a single vineyard in Bannockburn, planted over glacial gravels containing schist, clay and fine silt deposited from the Cairnmuir Mountains. The vineyard is organically farmed to support the relationship between the vines and soil biology. Chardonnay was added to the property in 2020, with 0.6 hectares planted to clones 548 and Mendoza, and 2024 marks the first commercial release. The grapes were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in barrel with indigenous yeast. Malolactic fermentation was delayed until spring, with sulphur added in late summer, before the wine was racked with light lees to tank and bottled after a second winter. 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Hand-harvested organic fruit and careful French oak maturation give it depth, texture and a fine structure without overwhelming its generous fruit. The finish is long, savoury and carried by lingering stone fruit. A polished Central Otago Chardonnay with both immediate appeal and room to develop, it is particularly well suited to roast chicken, pork belly or firm white fish with a buttery sauce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay comes from Domaine Rewa's organic single vineyard on the Pisa Flats in Central Otago, where vines grow in low-fertility glacial gravels, sands and silts. The fruit was hand-harvested on 26 March 2024 and matured in French oak, including 37% new oak. The winery describes sweet toasted oak, stone fruit, ripe pear and elderflower on the nose, followed by rich pear, pineapple, spicy oak and flinty minerality. 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The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and gently waxy, balanced by refreshing acidity and fine phenolic grip before a remarkably long finish of plum and cranberry. Grown organically on Domaine Rewa's small Pisa Flats vineyard, it is fermented and matured in clay amphorae made on the property alongside seasoned barrels. Try it with smoked fish, roast pork belly or miso-glazed salmon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-vineyard Pinot Gris was hand-harvested on 27 March 2024 from Clone 2\/15 and Selection Ovaille vines. It was fermented and aged in a combination of clay amphorae and old barrels, producing a pale amber wine with fragrant pear, peach, red apple and apple blossom aromas. The dry, medium-bodied palate shows guava and white peach, with a concentrated, highly textural feel and a long plum and cranberry finish. 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Fresh cherry, plum, blackberry and cranberry are layered with dried herbs, violet, baking spice and stony earth, while fine, silky tannins and lively acidity give the palate shape and energy. There is good concentration without excessive weight, finishing long with lingering fruit, spice and mineral detail. Made for drinkers who enjoy Central Otago Pinot Noir with freshness as well as depth, it can be enjoyed now or cellared further. Serve it with roast duck, venison backstrap, lamb shoulder or a mushroom and thyme tart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir grown at Domaine Rewa's single vineyard on the Pisa Flats in Central Otago's Cromwell Basin. The 5.5-hectare property sits on low-fertility glacial gravels, sands and silts and is certified organic, with biodynamic principles thoughtfully incorporated into its management. 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Honeysuckle and citrus blossom lead into tangelo, grapefruit, lemon, apricot and peach, creating a light-bodied palate that feels generous without becoming heavy. The sweetness is finely balanced, leaving the finish fresh, long and distinctly citrus-driven. Grown organically in a single Central Otago vineyard, it brings together regional purity with extra texture from amphora and old-barrel fermentation and ageing. Chill it for spicy Thai dishes, roast pork or fresh seafood, or pour it as a lively aperitif.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made from organically grown, single-vineyard Riesling and was fermented and aged in a combination of clay amphorae and old barrels. Pale straw in colour, it opens with honeysuckle, citrus blossom and a touch of apricot. 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The winery describes layers of Asian pear and citrus on the nose, followed by pear and citrus flavours, lovely weight and texture, fine acidity and a refreshing finish. Made by Matt Connell, it contains 13% alcohol and 5.4 grams per litre of residual sugar. The wine is vegan and certified under Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wag\u0026Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182018224495,"sku":"100325","price":167.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/PenkridgeFarmCentralOtagoPinotGris.jpg?v=1784782034"},{"product_id":"penkridge-farm-central-otago-pinot-noir","title":"Penkridge Farm Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenkridge Farm Central Otago Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant, fruit-forward Pinot Noir grown beneath the Pisa Range in Central Otago. 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The winery describes dark cherry and plum aromas followed by a medium-bodied palate with a soft, juicy texture. 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Thirty percent whole bunch fermentation brings aromatic lift and savoury detail, while restrained French oak supports the wine without masking its energetic fruit. Silky tannins and a long, focused finish make this an elegant but expressive Central Otago Pinot Noir, well suited to roast duck, lamb, mushroom dishes or grilled salmon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Muirkirk Vineyard features a patchwork of wind-blown loess, silty clay and dense clay loam over layers of schist and quartz gravels, creating natural concentration, fine tannin structure and a distinctive mineral character. Clone 5 Pinot Noir was hand picked and wild fermented with 30% whole bunches. The ferment was gently pumped over and only lightly plunged to preserve finesse and avoid excessive extraction. After 30 days on skins, the wine was pressed and matured in French oak barrels, including 10% new oak. 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Cherry and redcurrant flavours are supported by fine tannins, fresh acidity and restrained French oak, giving it immediate appeal alongside enough structure for further cellaring. A polished match for roast duck, venison, lamb, grilled salmon or earthy mushroom dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCherry and bright berry aromas are joined by darker fruit, herbs and spice, leading to a silky palate with concentrated fruit and fine, supportive tannins. The long, gentle 2022 summer delivered clean, even ripening across Mount Edward's organically farmed vineyards, producing a more classically fruit-driven style. The destemmed fruit, including 25% whole bunches, was naturally fermented in open fermenters with hand plunging. The wine then matured for 11 months in French oak, including 20% new barrels, followed by three months of settling in tank. 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The palate is silky and smooth-tannined, concentrated and structural without ever feeling heavy, finishing long and even. It's a Pinot Noir with real sense of place - the kind that rewards a decant and a bit of patience, whether that's tonight or several years from now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalvert is a small, family-owned single vineyard in Bannockburn, planted in 1999 by Owen Calvert on land he'd held since 1989. The vineyard transitioned to organic management in 2003 and achieved BioGro certification by 2006. 2021 was a strong growing season - the grapes ripened well, giving fruit that produced a concentrated, structural wine. Dark berry fruits and robust earthy flavours carry through to a smooth, lengthy finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, 96\/100 (2021 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fabulous bouquet driven by ripeness, youth and vibrancy. Scents of ripe concentrated black cherry cushioned against a savoury-dried-herb quality giving this wine a sense of place. Other aromas include clove and baking spices of barrel, dried earth and black raspberry compote. Complex and youthful. On the palate a textured, concentrated and luscious wine with textures from polished tannins and backbone of acidity, the concentration of fruits absorb the barrel flavours well and all tannins begin to dissolve slowly on the palate. Excellent length and power. 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Beautifully fragrant, it's built around a core of black cherry fruit, lifted by floral and spice notes and layered with savoury herb and mushroom complexity. The palate is medium-weight with fine acidity and firm, youthful tannin driving good textural length, while subtle oak darkens the wine without ever dominating the fruit. Structured and complex enough to reward a decade or more in the cellar, it's a serious, site-driven expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCentral Otago Pinot Noir is the newest member of the Grand Reserve family, brought to fruition when an unexpected opportunity arose in 2019 to source a small block of exceptional Pinot Noir from a vineyard in Lowburn. The fruit comes from a single estate on a free-draining schist terrace just above the lake, where the water helps moderate the local climate, giving textural ripeness while retaining fragrance and typicity. The wine is aged 16 months in French oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, 94\/100 (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A lovely example with a core of pinosity led by a textured mouthfeel from fine needle point tannins and a backbone of acidity framing flavours of boysenberry and plum then cherry and some red apple flavours. Nice weight and intensity with vanilla and baking spice layers with some smokey oak and sandy soil ideas. Well made with best drinking from 2027 through 2034+.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinarchy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182029005167,"sku":"100640","price":221.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/ChurchRoadGrandReserveCentralOtagoPinotNoir2025.jpg?v=1783915597"},{"product_id":"church-road-mcdonald-series-central-otago-pinot-noir","title":"Church Road McDonald Series Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Road McDonald Series Central Otago Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e marks a rare step outside Church Road's Hawke's Bay home, sourced instead from Central Otago, where cool nights, warm days and low rainfall make for some of the finest Pinot Noir country in the world. The wine is beautifully fragrant, built around a core of bright red and black fruit layered with lifted florals, spice and fresh thyme, with subtle oak adding quiet support. On the palate it's lithe, fresh and juicy, finishing with real elegance rather than weight, in an energetic style that still carries genuine structure. Named for Hawke's Bay wine legend Tom McDonald, it drinks well now but has the bones to age gracefully for a decade or more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The 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 all converge to make for one of the greatest Pinot Noir regions in the world,\" says Chris Scott, Chief Winemaker. Beautifully fragrant, the wine is built around a core of bright red and black fruit, overlaid with lifted floral, spice and fresh thyme notes, with subtle oak in support. On the palate it is lithe, fresh and juicy with a gentle finish, described by the winemaking team as elegant yet energetic. 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The palate turns savoury quickly - dark cherry and plum fruit sit alongside fine, supple tannins, cracked pepper and a gentle char of oak on the finish. It is approachable now, though the tannin structure suggests three to four years in the cellar would only add complexity. Pair it with roast duck in plum sauce, mushroom and truffle dishes, or venison - the wine's savoury edge was built for game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCentral Otago is home to New Zealand's largest high country sheep stations. 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It's a dry style, carrying the same straightforward character as the shepherds it's named for: honest, unfussy, and built to be enjoyed rather than picked apart. Serve it well chilled through the warmer months, alongside charcuterie, a simple salad, or on its own on the porch at the end of a long day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCentral Otago is home to New Zealand's largest high country sheep stations, and this rosé carries the name of the shepherds who once worked them. 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There's more concentration here than you'd expect at this price point - confident rather than shy. Pour it alongside a grilled chicken salad, or push it further with something spicier like a seafood laksa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fragrant Pinot Gris from Central Otago is bursting with nashi pear, rock melon and stone fruit notes. M by Montana is Montana's pinnacle wine range - steeped in heritage yet crafted for the modern palate, these confident wines bring to life a bolder, more premium expression of New Zealand terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinarchy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182029857135,"sku":"100669","price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/MbyMontanaPinotGris2025.jpg?v=1783875633"},{"product_id":"loop-road-pinot-noir","title":"Loop Road Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoop Road Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is Quartz Reef's entry point into single-vineyard Bendigo pinot noir, drawn from certified organic and biodynamic estate fruit first planted in 1998. The nose is inviting, layering Dawson cherry and blueberry with fine notes of thyme, while the palate delivers sweet, ripe fruit, spirited acidity and lush flavours rounded off by soft, supple tannins. A moderate, steadily ripening growing season gave concentrated, balanced fruit, and partial whole-cluster fermentation with ten months in French oak add structure without weight. Approachable and generous, it offers immediate charm alongside genuine Central Otago pinot character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from Quartz Reef's BioGro-certified organic and Demeter-certified biodynamic estate vineyard in the Bendigo subregion of Central Otago, planted in 1998. The 2023 growing season brought moderate temperatures and steady ripening, allowing vibrant red berry character and gentle acidity to develop. Grapes were hand-picked and fermented in small batches with careful temperature control, using a portion of whole clusters to build structure, before ageing for ten months in French oak, during which the wine underwent natural malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182030709103,"sku":"100692","price":179.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/LoopRoadPinotNoir2023.jpg?v=1783715750"},{"product_id":"quartz-reef-methode-traditionnelle-brut","title":"Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Brut NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is Central Otago's benchmark bottle-fermented sparkling, made from a blend of 76% Pinot Noir and 24% Chardonnay grown on Quartz Reef's certified organic and biodynamic Bendigo estate. Pale in colour with a plush, exacting mousse, it offers a complex bouquet of apple, lemon and leesy brioche built on the wine's high acid line and fresh autolysis character. The palate is crisp, taut and bone dry, with pristine fruit and real length. Hand-riddled and hand-disgorged at the winery, it's a versatile, food-friendly sparkling built for any occasion. Best enjoyed from release through 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz Reef's sparkling wine programme began in the late 1990s, when founding winemaker Rudi Bauer recognised that the cool Bendigo site's naturally high acidity suited Methode Traditionnelle as well as Pinot Noir. The current release is a selected blend of 76% Pinot Noir and 24% Chardonnay, bottle-fermented and aged on lees before being riddled and disgorged by hand at the winery. The fruit is certified organic and biodynamic, grown on the estate's cool, long-season Bendigo vineyard, which builds natural structure and preserves freshness in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, 94 Points (NV, Current Release)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A delicious wine with a plush and exacting mousse, a complexity driven by the autolysis and freshness, high acid line and pristine fruit of apple and lemon, fresh white and leesy layers. Crisp, taut, refreshing and dry. A wine for any occasion, balanced, salivating and ready. 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Hand-picked in early April and aged on yeast lees for ten months, it's a wine of purity and poise built to evolve further in bottle. Delicious now with fresh seafood such as snapper or pan-seared scallops, and worth cellaring through 2028 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023\/24 growing season opened with heavy spring rains before settling into a drier run than the previous three years, with budburst on 25 September and a significant frost event on 27 October that reduced Pinot Noir volumes without affecting quality. Fruit was hand-picked between 2 and 4 April in ideal condition and ripeness, whole-bunch pressed, and left to ferment naturally before ageing on yeast lees for ten months, during which the wine underwent full malolactic fermentation. It was bottled on 26 February 2025 from the certified organic and biodynamic Bendigo estate vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, 93 Points (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fine and complex bouquet, fragrances of green and brown pear, quince and red apple skin. There's also a seam of fine saline minerality with a crumbled stone idea. Crisp, taut and dry with a core of pomaceous fruits and citrus peel, the phenolics add to the mouthfeel and length and overall complexity. 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Grown on Central Otago's glacial-based soils, it reflects the region's hallmark combination of lush fruit and bright acidity. Approachable already, it also has the concentration to develop further over the next few years, and pairs beautifully with duck, venison or mushroom-based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in Central Otago, New Zealand's southernmost wine region, where glacial-based soils and a dramatic landscape of mountains and lakes shape fruit of natural concentration balanced by fine acidity, the grapes for this pinot noir were hand-harvested in the cool of night to preserve freshness. The fruit was cold-soaked for five days, then fermented in small batches in open-top fermenters, with each ferment plunged three times daily to draw colour and tannin from the skins. 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Gibbston Valley released Central Otago’s first commercial wine vintage in 1987, so there is serious regional know-how behind this relaxed, food-friendly bottle. Pour it alongside roast duck, lamb burgers or mushroom pasta.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gold River range is made for generous fruit flavour and immediate drinking pleasure. Handpicked Pinot Noir fruit is fermented in small, open-top batches before spending six to nine months in French oak. 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The palate is concentrated and full-bodied, layering blackberry, raspberry and black plum with real savoury complexity, carried by fine, structured tannins to a long, seamless finish. This is a pinot built with patience in mind, with a decade of cellaring ahead of it if you can wait that long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvivo's Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024 is sourced from the Legends Terrace vineyard in Bannockburn, blended from clones 667, 777, Cl5 and Abel, and aged in French oak barriques with 35 per cent new wood. Invivo describes a deep, inky-hued wine with a nose of fruit compote and toasty espresso oak, balancing concentrated blackberries, raspberries and black plums with savoury complexity. The palate is full-bodied and expansive, with fine tannins driving through to a seamless finish, built to age gracefully over the next decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 93\/100 (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sweetly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark plum, wild strawberry, olive, and roasted nut aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate that's succulent and supple. Beautifully rounded and flowing to a lengthy, refined finish. 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