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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 -
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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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- 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 -
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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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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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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 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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Decanter91 points
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Alistair Cooper93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine AF Gros
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Af Gros Bourgogne Hautes Cotes De Nuits 2021"There has been a sorting table at the family winery since 2008, after which t..."$79.99 -
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Decanter92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine AF Gros
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine AF Gros Chambolle-Musigny 2021"The name Gros is one of the most famous in the Côte de Nuits, synonymous with..."$270.00 -
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Decanter92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine AF Gros
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine AF Gros Pommard 1er Cru 'Les Arvelets' 2021"The name Gros is one of the most famous in the Côte de Nuits, synonymous with..."$300.00 -
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Decanter91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine AF Gros
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine AF Gros Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru 'Clos des Guettes' 2021"There has been a sorting table at the family winery since 2008, after which t..."$180.00 -
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Allan Meadows92-95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bouchard Père and Fils
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 2021"The legacy of Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils, founded in 1731 by Michel Boucha..."$360.00 -
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Robert Parker's93-95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bouchard Père and Fils
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Taille Pieds 2021"Founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils, is one of..."$190.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine Chavy Chouet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Domaine Chavy Chouet Pommard Premier Cru Les Chanlins 2021"Les Chanlins is located above and next to Les Rugiens, which is actually clos..."$270.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine Chavy Chouet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Domaine Chavy Chouet Volnay 1er Cru Carelle Sous La Chapelle 2021"Smooth and elegant tannins, aromas of black berries and leather, full of char..."$270.00 -
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John Gilman97 points
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Vinous97 points
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James Suckling97 points
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Tim Atkin MW97 points
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Jasper Morris M97 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüe
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2021"Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé can trace it’s lineage back over 550 years, to..."$2,150.01 -
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New Zealand Win95 points
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James Suckling92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Noir' Pinot Noir 2021"The Noir label brings together 35 years of wine making experience in New Zeal..."$34.99 -
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James Suckling96 points
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
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Huon Hooke92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2021"The Kiwa vineyard tends to exhibit complex savoury notes, of bay laurel, gree..."$75.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW97 points
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James Suckling96 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.1% Alcohol
Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 2021"Crimson red with a deep dark core. Lifted and fragrant, offering all the grac..."$95.00 -
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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 -
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.