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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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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
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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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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Leroy
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Leroy Bourgogne Rouge 2018"Domaine Leroy is a negociant/wine producer based in the Côte de Nuits region ..."$600.00 -
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Jancis Robinson17 points
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Allen Meadows93 points
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The Wine Advoca92 points
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Vinous92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Jean-Marc Bouley Clos des Chenes 1er Cru Volnay 2016"Rich full dark red to purple. There is significant depth to this, while retai..."$250.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Medhurst
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021"Bright ruby red appearance with a lovely crimson hue. Lovely nose, highly per..."$32.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Nugan Estate
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Nugan Estate Third Generation Pinot Noir 2018"WINNER; GOLD: 2018 Riverina Wine Awards - Open Classes SILVER: 2019 Riverin..."$9.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Tread Softly
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.2% Alcohol
Tread Softly Premium Pinot Noir 2020 Low Alc."Summary: Tread Softly is a contemporary range of wines seeking to deliver del..."$14.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Punt Road
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Airlie Bank Pinot Noir 2020"A medium bodied palate with vibrant cherry and plum flavours. Hints of spice ..."$21.90 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Breakneck Reserve Pinot Noir 2018"Amisfield's flagship wine, has bright, focused dark fruits classic to the Cen..."$80.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Cameron Douglas94 points
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James Suckling92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Breakneck Reserve Pinot Noir 2019"Set against the backdrop of the majestic Pisa mountain range, Amisfield is on..."$80.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2019"Amisfield's flagship wine, has bright, focused dark fruits classic to the Cen..."$45.00 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Apsley Gorge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2014"This Pinot Noir has elegance, finesse and powerful fruit. Apsley Gorge's Pino..."$69.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Apsley Gorge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2015"Tasmania's Apsley Gorge is a world apart. The location is unique, the vineyar..."$69.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Apsley Gorge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2018"Tasmania's Apsley Gorge is a world apart. The location is unique, the vineyar..."$69.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Apsley Gorge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir 2019"Tasmania's Apsley Gorge is a world apart. The location is unique, the vineyar..."$74.99 -
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James Suckling98 points
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Bob Campbell MW98 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2016"The highly sought-after Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is undoubtedly one of the great ..."$90.00 -
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Nick Stock98 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2019"The highly sought-after Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is undoubtedly one of the great ..."$105.00 -
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James Halliday95 points
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Campbell Mattin93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Bannockburn Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Bannockburn 'Serre' Pinot Noir 2013"This Serré is exceptional for its deep colour, real palate weight and structu..."$94.99 -
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James Halliday99 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Bannockburn Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Bannockburn 'Serre' Pinot Noir 2017"This Serré is exceptional for its deep colour, real palate weight and structu..."$94.00 -
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.