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Gary Walsh92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Gilbert Family Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Gilbert Pinot Noir 2020""I would consider Simon to be in the limited number of the very top bracket o..."$25.91 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Philip Shaw Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Philip Shaw 'The Wire Walker' Pinot Noir 2018"The high altitude, age and aspect of Orange and in particular the Koomooloo v..."$22.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Philip Shaw Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Philip Shaw 'The Wire Walker' Pinot Noir 2019"The high altitude, age and aspect of Orange and in particular the Koomooloo v..."$22.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Ross Hill Vineyard
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Pinot Noir 2010"Established in 1994, Ross Hill has established itself as a destination winery..."$22.99 -
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James Halliday94 points
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Huon Hooke92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Rowlee
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Rowlee Pinot Noir 2013"Rowlee’s vineyard (chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot gris, riesling, sauvignon bl..."$35.00 -
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.