{"title":"New Zealand Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand Pinot Noir narrows the wider Pinot Noir category down to a single country, and it's here that the variety arguably performs at its best, prized internationally for balancing bright red fruit with real depth and structure. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/central-otago-pinot-noir\"\u003eCentral Otago\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/martinborough-pinot-noir\"\u003eMartinborough\u003c\/a\u003e remain the two benchmark regions, each producing a distinct style shaped by their cooler climates, while smaller amounts come through from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marlborough-wine\"\u003eMarlborough\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hawkes-bay-wine\"\u003eHawke's Bay\u003c\/a\u003e. If you already know which region you prefer, those collections are worth browsing individually, or head back to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e for the full international picture, including examples from Australia, France, and beyond, or to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-zealand-wine\"\u003eNew Zealand Wine\u003c\/a\u003e for the broader home-grown range.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"torea-martinborough-pinot-noir","title":"Torea Oystercatcher Martinborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorea Oystercatcher Martinborough Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright, fruit-forward Pinot Noir offering classic Martinborough character at an approachable price. Strawberry, red plum and cherry meet pressed rose, dried herbs and gentle savoury spice, while fine texture, soft tannins and subtle oak create a smooth, balanced palate. A small portion of whole bunches and 12 months in French oak add complexity without overwhelming the vibrant berry fruit. Vegan friendly and ready to enjoy now, it is a versatile match for roast chicken, duck, lamb and mushroom dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlood-red in appearance, with aromas of strawberry, red plum, cherry, pressed red rose and a light dried-herb note. The palate delivers bright berry fruit backed by spice and savoury characters, underpinned by fine texture, soft tannins and subtle oak. The wine was made with 10% whole bunches, followed by 21 to 24 days of maceration and malolactic fermentation in tight-grain French oak barriques, including 20% new oak. It matured in barrel for 12 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182007411055,"sku":"100011","price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/ToreaOystercatcherMartinboroughPinotNoir.jpg?v=1785116638"},{"product_id":"three-paddles-pinot-noir","title":"Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Paddles Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft, savoury Martinborough Pinot Noir from Nga Waka, one of the region's pioneering family-owned wineries. Red berries and dark cherry meet earthy spice and gentle oak, with supple tannins carrying the wine into a smooth, persistent finish. Ten months in French oak adds structure and complexity without overwhelming its bright fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep crimson in colour, with red berries and cherries mixed with spicy and earthy notes. The palate is soft and supple, carrying red fruit and spice through to a persistent finish. Fruit was sourced from four Martinborough vineyards, destemmed and macerated for 17 to 21 days. The wine completed malolactic fermentation in tight-grain French oak barriques, including 11% new oak, and matured in barrel for ten months.\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 (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A distinctive varietal bouquet led by scents of plums and dark cherry, some earthy smoky barrel spice layers\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182009606511,"sku":"100070","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/ThreePaddlesPinotNoir.jpg?v=1785109770"},{"product_id":"lake-chalice-the-raptor-pinot-noir","title":"Lake Chalice The Raptor Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Chalice The Raptor Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant, richly textured Pinot Noir from Marlborough's Southern Valleys. Dark raspberry, cherry, blueberry and plum are lifted by rose, crushed thyme and baking spice, with savoury hints of olive leaf and mushroom adding complexity. Fine tannins and lively acidity give the dry palate shape, while seasoned French oak brings a smooth milk-chocolate texture and long toasted finish. There is plenty of fruit and depth, but the wine remains fragrant and composed rather than heavy. Enjoy it now with roast duck, pork belly or mushroom ragù, or cellar it for further savoury development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir was sourced from the Eyrie Vineyard in Marlborough's Southern Valleys and made by Chloe Gabrielsen. Controlled warm fermentation was followed by eight months ageing on light lees in seasoned French oak. The winery describes dark berry and crushed thyme aromas, leading into olive leaf and fresh blueberry across a rich mid-palate with a milk-chocolate-like texture and long toasted finish. The wine contains 12.5% alcohol, 0.5 grams per litre of residual sugar and can be cellared for more than five years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandice Chow, 93\/100 \u0026amp; 18.5\/20 (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This has a gentle, seductive bouquet with aromas of cherry, blueberry, rose, herbs and delicate spices.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 92\/100 \u0026amp; Premium (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Bright, fruity, varietal and youthful with a bouquet of dark raspberry and plum, boysenberry and baking spices of clove and vanilla.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182010261871,"sku":"100090","price":143.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/LakeChaliceTheRaptorPinotNoir.jpg?v=1785016961"},{"product_id":"clos-henri-estate-pinot-noir","title":"Clos Henri Estate Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Henri Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is an organically grown Marlborough Pinot Noir that brings a distinctly French sensibility to the brightness of the Wairau Valley. Produced by the Bourgeois family of Sancerre, it draws fruit from the estate's glacial stone and windblown clay soils, creating a wine with both perfume and earthy depth. The 2024 vintage is poised and energetic rather than heavy, with fine structure, vivid red fruit and enough savoury complexity to reward time in the glass. An elegant choice for duck, lamb, grilled tuna or mushroom dishes, it can be enjoyed now or cellared with confidence.\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 raspberry, delicate baking spice and violet, followed by juicy red fruit, ripe cherry and red Doris plum on the palate. Between 10% and 20% of the bunches were retained as whole clusters, with the remainder destemmed and transferred without crushing into open-top stainless steel tanks. Following a seven-day cold soak and natural fermentation, the wine completed up to three weeks of maceration before spending 11 months in large French oak vats. 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Dark cherry, raspberry and blueberry fruit meet violet, thyme, gentle earth and a flicker of flinty spice, while fine acidity and firm, polished tannins keep everything beautifully focused. The certified organic Clayvin Vineyard is a north-facing, close-planted hillside site in the Southern Valleys, where clay soils naturally encourage concentration and structure. This is a compelling choice for Pinot drinkers who enjoy perfume with backbone, and it has the shape to develop gracefully in the cellar. Pair it with roast duck, herb-crusted lamb or mushroom pappardelle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClayvin Vineyard was planted in 1993 and is organically farmed at high density to restrict vine vigour and produce concentrated fruit. Its clay soils retain moisture while encouraging roots to reach into cooler subsoils, helping build structure and mineral character. The 2023\/24 season was warm and dry following a wet winter that replenished soil reserves. Fruit was hand-picked from the C and G blocks and hand-sorted in the vineyard, with a portion fermented using a semi-carbonic technique to enhance red-fruit and floral aromatics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 97 Points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You can see the beautiful quality of the Clayvin Vineyard in this medium-bodied wine, showing strawberries, cherries and hints of spices and flint with a bright finish. A tannin-driven pinot from Marlborough: uncommon for the region but not unexpected from this great site. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 97 Points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is stunning. Gorgeously perfumed on the nose with dark cherry, blueberry, game, thyme, violet, and roasted nut aromas. The palate displays excellent concentration and silky flow, wonderfully complemented by plush texture and layers of polished tannins, making it robust and sturdy, yet graceful and sophisticated with a prolonged, gratifying finish. At its best: 2027 to 2036. July 2025.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamie Goode, Wine Anorak, 95 Points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Deeply coloured. Bold and nicely structured with red cherry and raspberry fruit, showing nice acidity and structure. 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Gentle skin-contact fermentation and careful yeast selection keep the tannins soft and the colour bright, and six months on fine lees add a touch of natural sweetness and texture. Silky, supple and easy to like, it's built for weeknight duck or roast pork rather than serious cellaring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit for this Pinot Noir comes from across Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys. The 2022 season had a wet winter and spring, with settled weather through flowering helping fruit set, then warm summer temperatures and a cooler February and March slowed ripening down - good news for flavour development and acid retention - before a cool early autumn let the team pick ahead of the usual timeline. At the winery, fruit was crushed and cold-soaked for four to six days, then fermented on skins for 16 to 29 days using yeasts chosen to stabilise colour and lift flavour, with gentle handling to avoid over-extracting tannin. The wine was aged on fine lees for six months to build natural sweetness and texture. It comes in at 12.5% ABV, pH 3.62, TA 5.77g\/L and RS 2.2g\/L, and Giesen suggests pairing it with Peking duck pancakes, hoisin sauce and Asian greens.\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, 91 Points (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It's sweetly fragrant on the nose displaying dark cherry, floral, spice and subtle nutty characters. The palate is succulent and nicely weighted with smooth texture and supple tannins. 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Expect ripe strawberry and dark plum with baking spice, mocha and savoury undertones, fleshy and silky in texture with real weight and a long, complex finish. Eleven months in mostly older French oak keeps things fine rather than heavy-handed. It's approachable now but built with enough structure to reward five to seven years in the cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTe Whare Ra's style of Pinot Noir favours Marlborough's Southern Valleys, where older, lower-fertility clay soils give more depth and structure than the Wairau plains, and the winery aims for something silky, supple and savoury. The 2019 release blends three certified organic vineyards - the TWR home block, plus the Clayvin and Wrekin vineyards in the Brancott Valley. A wet flowering period reduced yields, but the warm, dry summer that followed suited these particular sites, which have good water access and organic matter in the soil, avoiding the stress that affected other vineyards that year; 2019 is regarded as a standout Marlborough Pinot Noir vintage. Fruit was hand-picked, hand-sorted, destemmed and berry-sorted, with some parcels including a small percentage of whole bunches, then cold-soaked for seven to eight days before a five-to-seven-day ferment in small one-tonne open fermenters with twice-daily hand plunging, followed by up to fourteen days of post-ferment maceration. The wine matured for eleven months in French oak, 26% new, and was bottled unfined with minimal filtration. It's 13.1% ABV, pH 3.60, TA 5.0g\/L and dry, and the winery says it will keep developing over five to seven years of cellaring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 96\/100 (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Complex and deeply fragrant, varietal and pure with a core of red berries and mineral, site and time. Red currant and black currant, cherry and red apple skin. The oak is layered in with scents of clove and vanilla along with complex toasty qualities. Complex, dry and new, flavours mirror the bouquet, textures from firm polished tannins and back bone of acidity. A lengthy and complex finish, a wine perfect for food and will also cellar well with best drinking from late 2024 through 2032+.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 96\/100 (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Complex and enticing, the bouquet shows sweet cherry, game, dried mushroom, thyme and nutmeg aromas, followed by a beautifully flowing palate that's juicy and fleshy. Gorgeously maturing with elegance and finesse, it has a sensually appealing mouthfeel that lingers on for a great deal.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93\/100 (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2019 Pinot Noir is showing some color development in the glass and leads with a savory nose of kicked autumn leaves, macerated cherries, dark chocolate, blood plum and cranberry. In the mouth, the wine is chalky and composed, with an overall savory persuasion, populated by fruit that is on the edge of developing tertiary characters. This is a lovely wine in a lovely place right now.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell MW, 93\/100 (2019 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bright, vibrant Pinot Noir with dark cherry, plum, mixed spice, and a tangy texture. 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This is already compelling with air, though the winery has built it to reward patient cellaring. A smart match for roast duck, lamb or mushroom-rich dishes, and an excellent choice when your Pinot needs a little more muscle without losing finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit came from the certified-organic B and D blocks of Clayvin Vineyard, all planted to Clone 5, and was hand-picked on 9 March 2021. After hand sorting, destemming and individual berry sorting, the wine fermented in one-tonne open fermenters with a small whole-bunch component, following a six-day cold soak. It spent 11 months in French oak barriques, 40% new, and was bottled unfined. Te Whare Ra describes ripe raspberry, red florals, plum and berries, moving towards savoury complexity, supple tannin and a long finish. Cellaring guidance is 5 to 12+ years from release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 99 Points (2021)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is totally seductive on the nose, showing dark cherry, sweet raspberry, rich floral, game and warm spice aromas, followed by a richly textured palate offering exceptional drive and persistency. The oak is discreet and gorgeously infused, combined with layers of polished tannins, making the wine symphonic and seamlessly structured. A profound offering with density and power, yet with no hard edges, finishing magnificently long and flatteringly classy. At its best: 2025 to 2039.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Campbell MW, The Real Review, 96 Points (2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fragrantly aromatic pinot with attractive floral, raspberry, cherry, vanilla, and subtle spice flavours. Impressive density, power and length with an attractive core of fruit sweetness. Elegant wine that is delicious to drink now but should develop well with bottle age.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 96 Points (2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Delightful and lively red fruits and floral notes followed by pomelo zest, sweet squash and crushed cherry tomatoes. Medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and finely grained velvety tannins. Subtle cedar and toasty undertones on the palate. Elegant and balanced wine displaying great complexity and purity. Drink or hold.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wong MW, The Real Review, 94 Points and Top Rank (2021)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Perfumed floral and blackberry aromas, quite intense spice, probably from a seasoning of whole-bunch.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate, 94 Points (2021)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2021 Clayvin Single Vineyard 5096 Pinot Noir leads with an incredibly aromatic nose of rose petal, red cherry, shaved fennel, star anise and hints of freshly grated nutmeg. In the mouth, the wine is supple and ductile—the acidity is almost tart—like biting into a sweet red apple. The tannins are super fine\/silty, with an attractive chewiness through the finish. The fruit for this wine was sourced from the Southern Valleys, where the soil is denser than the valley floor and responsible for Pinots of greater density, concentration and power. 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Where the winery's blended Pinot Noir pulls fruit from three vineyards, this is the pure expression of their own site, made in tiny volumes and built to reward some time in the cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e This SV5182 Pinot Noir is a special selection from the best parcels across the eight different Pinot Noir clones on Te Whare Ra's home vineyard, made entirely separately from their three-vineyard blend. It's their fifth release under the SV5182 label, made in a production of only 70 cases. 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Nine months in French oak barriques add subtle spice and structure without ever weighing the fruit down. It's an easy-drinking style with real depth - equally happy alongside a Sunday roast, a cheeseboard, or simply poured on its own by the fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur style of Pinot Noir favours bright fruit and easy drinking over heaviness. Grapes are hand-picked in the cool of the morning to retain vibrancy, then destemmed and held cool for a few days to maximise colour, with gentle hand plunging during fermentation before basket pressing. The wine matures for nine months in French oak barriques, undergoing full malolactic fermentation prior to blending and bottling. 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Juicy pomegranate and fresh raspberry lead, with dried rose petal and cardamom bringing an aromatic, gently spicy edge. It sits firmly in Decibel's playful Giunta range, named for winemaker Daniel Brennan's Sicilian grandmother, Stella Giunta. Serve it lightly chilled for maximum refreshment, then pour alongside roasted aubergine, pomegranate-glazed lamb, mezze, or a generous table of vegetable dishes. A smart choice for Pinot drinkers who favour freshness, fragrance, and easy charm over heavy oak or muscle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery describes this as a light, fruit-forward expression of Hawke's Bay Pinot Noir. Pomegranate drives both the aroma and palate, layered with freshly picked raspberry, dried rose petals, and cardamom spice. 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Ripe cherry, plum and dark berries are lifted by violet, dried herbs and gentle spice, while firm but finely shaped tannins provide structure through the finish. Fuller and more concentrated than a delicate Pinot style, it remains supple, juicy and easy to enjoy in its youth. A versatile match for roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, roast chicken or a relaxed cheese board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 vintage produced concentrated, healthy fruit at Seresin's Raupo Vineyard, with naturally small berries and bunches contributing depth and structure. Certified organic grapes were machine harvested and naturally fermented in small open-top fermenters, with the caps plunged twice daily. After 14 to 21 days, the individual batches were pressed and completed malolactic fermentation. 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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 result is light and easy-drinking, with sweet red and dark berry fruit, a savoury lift of spice and a faint smokiness, and soft, approachable tannins rather than anything grippy. It's Pinot for a Tuesday night, not a special occasion - and it's honestly better for it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHumming Wire is made from hand-picked, fully de-stemmed fruit from Johner Estate's younger Pinot Noir vines. The grapes are cold-soaked and fermentation is stopped a little early to preserve natural sweetness, then the wine spends around a year ageing in French oak. It's a lighter, more immediate style than Johner's Reserve wines, built around sweet berry fruit and lifted savoury spice notes rather than power or structure. 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Alongside labels like The Composer, The Poet and The Author, The Goldsmith is the collective's Central Otago Pinot Noir, made by a hand picked winemaker working in one of the country's most sought after regions for the variety. The result is a wine designed to be approachable early while still carrying real character, an expression of place filtered through one winemaker's own instincts rather than a house style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass it's a light red with a garnet core, showing cherry, red currant, lavender and a touch of wild spice on the nose. The palate is fresh, vibrant and elegant, carrying real poise and persistence through to the finish. 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The grapes are destemmed and fermented whole berry with native yeasts, given just one gentle punchdown before spending six weeks macerating on skins. From there the wine matures in tinajas, lined Spanish clay amphora, before being bottled unfined and unfiltered with only a minimal amount of sulphur. The result is a Pinot Noir built on savoury depth and mineral drive rather than pure fruit sweetness, true to Theo's hands off, low intervention approach. At 12.5% ABV, it is a distinctive, site expressive drop from one of Canterbury's most original winemakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat the winery says: The Hermit Ram is Theo Coles' personal project, built around tiny vineyards across Canterbury and old world techniques applied to New Zealand fruit. Zealandia Pinot Noir draws on organically farmed sites on clay limestone and gravels, fermented naturally with minimal intervention and matured in Spanish clay amphora rather than oak. 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Dark ruby in the glass, it opens with lively notes of dried thyme and cinnamon spice over dark berry fruit and a savoury, earthy undertone. 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. 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Deep ruby in the glass, it opens with an abundance of black and red fruit aromas layered over toasty oak. The palate turns rich and textural - plum, black and red cherry, blackberry and redcurrant flavours run through a frame of ripe, medium tannins, with hints of spice and vanilla adding lift. The finish is long, closing on notes of roasted plum and a touch of bitter chocolate. A generous, fruit-forward style built for the table - pour it alongside duck, mushroom risotto or a simple roast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Reserve range explores the unique land and climate of Marlborough's premium Wairau and Awatere sites, sourcing the best fruit for a truly exceptional range of wines with intense, vibrant fruit flavours and a rich, textural mouthfeel. 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Subtle oak toast rounds out the aromatics, while the palate stays fine and fresh, carried by gentle tannins and balanced acidity through to a long finish. It's a fragrant, supple wine with real structure - the kind that rewards a few years in the cellar as much as it does tonight's dinner table. Pour it alongside game or a full-flavoured red meat dish and let it show what Hawke's Bay Syrah is all about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fragrant, supple and full-bodied example, exuding dark berry fruit, lifted floral and spice aromas, and a powerful palate structure that rewards cellaring. A core of dark plum and berry fruit is overlaid with classic Hawke's Bay Syrah perfume of violets, exotic warm spice and cracked black pepper, supported by subtle oak toast. 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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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Bright garnet in the glass, it opens with the spice and savoury character that's become something of a Martinborough hallmark, layered with red fruit accents reminiscent of fresh summer berries alongside a more autumnal streak of turned earth, sumac and dark chocolate. The palate is taut and juicy, with forest floor and savoury nuances carrying through to a crunchy, fresh finish, its vibrancy softened by silky tannin. Made with early drinking in mind, it's built to be poured now, though it will happily reward a few years tucked away in the cellar too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir is made using traditional techniques from fruit grown on the Martinborough terrace. The grapes are destemmed into open-top vessels and fermented using indigenous yeast, with an average vat time of twenty-three days before pressing. 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A lovely perfume lifts from the glass - wild berries, thyme, forest floor and Chinese five spice - building into a genuinely complex wine with savoury nuances of charcuterie, orange skin and dark chocolate. The palate is taut and focused, carrying herbs, spice and dried fruit through to tannins that are ripe and true to the region, giving real shape and identity. Medium bodied but layered with depth, concentration and structure, it's a distinct, vintage-true expression of what Martinborough Pinot Noir can be - enjoyable now, though it will happily evolve over the next few years too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine comes from one of Escarpment's most challenging yet rewarding vintages to date - a cool, wet season that broke in late February, allowing harvest of high-quality fruit from the later-ripening Te Muna Road sites. 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