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Sam Kim4 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Illuminated Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Illuminated Wines Pinot Noir 2022"Illuminated Wines Pinot Noir 2022 produced from the finest grapes grown in th..."$18.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Scorpo Wines
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Scorpo ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir 2020"Scorpo 'Estate' Pinot Noir 2020 is a wine that will transport your taste buds..."$55.00 -
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Sam Kim93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Terra Sancta
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir 2020"Delivering outstanding value, this is a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Terra..."$28.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Terra Sancta
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Terra Sancta Pinot Noir 2019"Terra Sancta is one of the oldest established vineyards in Bannockburn, sub-r..."$39.99 -
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James Halliday93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Best's Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Best's Great Western Pinot Noir 2020"This vibrant and youthful wine is great to enjoy now with food, but will soft..."$25.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Best's Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Best's Great Western Pinot Noir 2021"This vibrant and youthful wine is great to enjoy now with food, but will soft..."$25.00 -
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Gary Walsh93+ points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Hoddles Creek Estate
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir 2022"Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir 2022 is an exceptional wine that is sure to d..."$26.00 -
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James Halliday'98 points
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Mike Bennie96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Place of Changing Winds
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.7% Alcohol
Place of Changing Winds Between Two Mountains Pinot Noir 2021"The Place of Changing Winds Between Two Mountains Pinot Noir 2021 is a truly ..."$109.99 -
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James Halliday'99 points
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Mike Bennie96+ points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Place of Changing Winds
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.8% Alcohol
Place of Changing Winds High Density Pinot Noir 2021"The Place of Changing Winds High Density Pinot Noir 2021 is a wine that truly..."$185.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Scorpo Wines
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Scorpo ‘Eocene’ Pinot Noir 2020"Scorpo 'Eocene' Pinot Noir 2020 is a wine that is sure to take you on a journ..."$93.01 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Terra Sancta
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Terra Sancta Shingle Beach Pinot Noir 2018"Terra Sancta is one of the oldest established vineyards in Bannockburn, sub-r..."$44.99
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.