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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2021"Amisfield's flagship wine, has bright, focused dark fruits classic to the Cen..."$61.99 -
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Michael Cooper4.5 points
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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Givry 2019"A charming pinot noir from the Cote Chalonnaise which is known for producing ..."$59.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Apsley Gorge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2020"Tasmania's Apsley Gorge is a world apart. The location is unique, the vineyar..."$65.00 -
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Ned Goodwin MW,94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bannockburn Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Bannockburn 'De La Terre' Pinot Noir 2022"Certified organic. De La Terre is a beautiful sloping vineyard that was plant..."$74.99 -
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Campbell Mattin95 points
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James Halliday97 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bannockburn Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022"Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 is an exceptional wine that is worth trying. ..."$64.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
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Nick Stock95 points
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Campbell Mattin95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Bicknell FC
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Bicknell FC 'Applecross' Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019"Made by Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the year 2017, Dave Bicknell. A showca..."$50.00 -
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James Halliday'96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bicknell FC
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Bicknell FC 'Applecross' Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021"Made by Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the year 2017, Dave Bicknell. A showca..."$54.99 -
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Cameron Douglas94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Black Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Black Estate Home Pinot Noir 2021"Deep ruby hue. Aromas of dark plum, spice, black olive, woody herbs, cinnamon..."$64.99 -
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Cameron Douglas96 points
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Blank Canvas
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Blank Canvas Element Syrah Gimblett Gravels 2018"Winemaker Matt Thomson was one of the biggest names in Marlborough winemaking..."$55.00 -
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Vinous93 points
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James Suckling93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Bodegas Salentein
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Bodegas Salentein Primus Pinot Noir 2018"This wine of a soft crimson color with intermediate intensity, has a slight p..."$69.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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James Suckling95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Burn Cottage Vineyard
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Burn Cottage 'Moonlight Race' Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021"Moonlight Race Pinot Noir is created by combining two unique parcels of Pinot..."$72.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Clarence House
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Clarence House Reserve Pinot Noir 2021"Clarence House was built in 1830 on land which was originally the market gard..."$55.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Dalrymple Vineyards
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Dalrymple Single Site Coal River Valley Pinot Noir 2021"Alluring aromas of red cherries, forest floor, liquorice and flint adorn purp..."$65.00 -
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The Wine Front94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand DML
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
DML VIN Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2021"DML VIN is a collaboration between the D'Anna family, Sam Middleton and Jord..."$59.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine Henri Richard
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Henri Richard Coteaux Bourguignons Corvee de l'Eglise 2014"The Coteaux Bourguignons 'Corvee de l'Eglise' from the Henri Richard cellar i..."$50.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Domaine René Bouvier
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Rene Bouvier Cote de Nuits-Villages 2012"In the family for 3 generations, Domaine René Bouvier is today run by Bernard..."$69.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Domaine Rossignol-Trapet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Bourgogne Rouge 2020"Brothers David and Nicolas Rossignol run this 100% Organic and Biodynamically..."$64.99 -
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Gary Walsh94 points
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James Halliday'95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Dr Edge
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Dr Edge "North" Pinot Noir 2022"North is from the Tamar Valley (Stoney Rise Vineyard) on alluvial clay and gr..."$65.00 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
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James Halliday'95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Dr Edge
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Dr Edge "South" Pinot Noir 2022"South is from the Upper Derwent valley at Meadowbank, where old sand dunes st..."$65.00 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.6% Alcohol
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021"True to the Escarpment style showing bold complexity, texture and a mix of at..."$50.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Gembrook Hill Vineyard
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Gembrook Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2022"Gembrook Hill Winery takes a conscientious approach to sustainability, implem..."$65.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Gala Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Greywacke Pinot Noir 2020"A virtual fruit compote loaded with juicy strawberries, blackberries and blac..."$52.99 -
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Campbell Mattin95 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
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Gary Walsh94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Hoddles Creek Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Hoddles Creek Estate 1er Pinot Noir 2022"Now firmly ensconced as one of the Yarra Valley's most collectable Pinot Noir..."$69.99 -
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James Halliday97 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Holm Oak
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Holm Oak The Wizard Pinot Noir 2020"The Holm Oak Wizard Pinot Noir 2020 – a captivating and enchanting wine that ..."$65.00 -
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.