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Stuart Knox95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2020
- Brand A.T. Richardson Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
A T Richardson Hard Hill Road Close Planted Shiraz 2020"Grown in our close-planted blocks our Hard Hill Road vineyard in Great Wester..."$44.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Punt Road
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2021"A medium bodied palate with vibrant cherry and plum flavours. Hints of spice ..."$21.90 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Punt Road
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2022"Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2022 is a wine that is sure to delight any wine lover...."$24.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Amen Break
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Amen Break Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022"Rich, deep ruby colour and inviting aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and a h..."$30.00 -
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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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Burghound91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Corton Grand Cru 2018"A highly expressive Grand Cru from Burgundy's iconic Corton region. A favouri..."$239.99 -
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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 ..."$50.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
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Burghound90 points
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Michael Cooper5 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Maison Andre Goichot
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Andre Goichot Santenay 1er Cru La Maladière 2019"A distinguished premier cru Pinot Noir from Santenay & amazing example of the..."$99.99 -
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James Halliday97 points
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Ned Goodwin MW95 points
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The Real Review94 points
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Fine Wine Club95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Angove Family Winemakers
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Angove The Medhyk Shiraz 2018"Angove The Medhyk Shiraz 2018 is an exceptional wine that offers a truly capt..."$56.99 -
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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 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Apsley Gorge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2021"Tasmania's Apsley Gorge is a world apart. The location is unique, the vineyar..."$65.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Arfion
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Rose
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Arfion Rose 2022"Arfion simply means “Our Wine” in Scottish Gaelic. Originally from New Ze..."$28.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ata Rangi 'Crimson' Pinot Noir 2022"This Crimson Pinot Noir has a fragrant nose of dried roses and hay. Fresh thy..."$44.99 -
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Mark Faber95 points
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Jane Faulkner92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Atlas Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Atlas Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2020"Very elegant and pale in colour, slight garnet coming through, started on nos..."$35.00 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Atze's Corner
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Atze's Corner Zen Master 2013"This is the Zen Master, a Barossa Shiraz made from one hundred year old vines..."$149.99 -
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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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Allan Meadows88-91 points
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Jasper Morris M89-91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2021"Les Mitans is celebrated as one of the most refined and cerebral expressions ..."$320.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2021"This year's Benjamin Leroux Volnay 2021 is a blend sourced from younger vines..."$220.00 -
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Allen Meadows90-92 points
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Jasper Morris M88-91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Benjamin Leroux
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
Benjamin Leroux Vosne-Romanee 2021"Benjamin Leroux takes the reins of two hectares in Vosne, and the 2021 villag..."$320.00 -
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Mike Bennie89 points
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Jeremy Oliver90 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 1980
- Brand Best's Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Best's Great Western Bin No 0 Shiraz 1980"Best's Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz has intense mulberry/blackberry aromas, bac..."$199.99 -
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Jeremy Oliver93 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 1981
- Brand Best's Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Best's Great Western Bin No 0 Shiraz 1981"Best's Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz has intense mulberry/blackberry aromas, bac..."$199.99 -
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James Suckling95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Best's Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bests Bin 1 Shiraz 2020"With the inevitable scarcity of Best’s Thomson Family and Bin No. 0 Shiraz wi..."$24.99 -
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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 -
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.