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Jasper Morris M92-94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine de la Pousse d'Or
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Corton-Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2019"Domaine de La Pousse d'Or is a high-profile domaine based in the village of V..."$320.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Frogmore Creek
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir 2022"100% hand picked fruit from Frogmore Creek Vineyards in Southern Tasmania. A ..."$37.99 -
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The Wine Advoca94 points
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Decanter94 points
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Allen Meadows93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Domaine Thierry Violot Guillemard
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Thierry Violot-Guillemard Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens 2016"The grapes are all hand-harvested and the wine aged for between 15 and 20 mon..."$259.99 -
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The Wine Advoca93+ points
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Allen Meadows92+ points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Thierry Violot Guillemard
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Thierry Violot-Guillemard Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens 2017"The grapes are all hand-harvested and the wine aged for between 15 and 20 mon..."$249.99 -
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Akarua
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Akarua 'Rua' Pinot Noir 2017"Far from a sold-out rarity, as is often the case with heavily awarded wines; ..."$34.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Akarua
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Akarua Pinot Noir 'Rouge' 2019"“An early bottling in a traditional ‘nouveau’ style. It is terrific to see so..."$28.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Akarua
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Akarua Pinot Noir 'Rouge' 2020"“An early bottling in a traditional ‘nouveau’ style. It is terrific to see so..."$28.99 -
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Winepilot93 points
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Huon Hooke92 points
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James Halliday'91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Corryton Burge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Corryton Burge 'Cornelian Bay' Pinot Noir 2019"This wine is a reminder of the special bond between the family and Tasmania. ..."$45.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Frogmore Creek
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir 2020"100% hand picked fruit from Frogmore Creek Vineyards in Southern Tasmania. A ..."$37.99 -
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James Halliday96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Helen's Hill
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Helen's Hill First Light Reserve Pinot Noir 2017"The Helen’s Hill wine range celebrates passion, persistence and the genuine c..."$52.99 -
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James Halliday96 points
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Huon Hooke91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Helen's Hill
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Helen's Hill First Light Reserve Pinot Noir 2018"The Helen’s Hill wine range celebrates passion, persistence and the genuine c..."$52.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand The Inventors
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
The Inventors Pinot Noir 2017"Selected from premium vineyards across the Frankland River, greapes were harv..."$14.99 -
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James Halliday97 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Yarra Yering
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Yarra Yering Pinot Noir 2018"The grapes were hand-picked and chilled overnight. Processing the following d..."$110.00 -
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James Halliday97 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Yarra Yering
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Yarra Yering Pinot Noir 2018 375ml"The grapes were hand-picked and chilled overnight. Processing the following d..."$55.00 -
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Jane Faulkner96 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Yarra Yering
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Yarra Yering Pinot Noir 2019"WINNER; Winery of the Year, 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. The grape..."$110.00 -
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Jane Faulkner96 points
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James Halliday'97 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Yarra Yering
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Yarra Yering Pinot Noir 2021"WINNER; Winery of the Year, 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. The grape..."$119.99 -
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.