Wine - Pinot Noir - Hawkes Bay

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 t… ight 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. New Ze
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    Te Mata Estate Pinot Noir 2021
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Te Mata Estate
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Te Mata Estate Pinot Noir 2021
    "Internationally-acclaimed Te Mata Estate, renowned for its impeccable pedigre..."
    $45.00
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    • Wine Spectator
      93 points
    • Mike Bennie
      94+ points
    • Bob Campbell MW
      98 points
    Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2014
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2014
    • Brand Craggy Range
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2014
    "The Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir is a true masterpiece that showcases the es..."
    $150.00
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    • Jancis Robinson
      16.5 points
    Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2017
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2017
    • Brand Craggy Range
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2017
    "The Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir is a true masterpiece that showcases the es..."
    $150.00
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    Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2018
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Craggy Range
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2018
    "The Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir is a true masterpiece that showcases the es..."
    $140.00
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    Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2018
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Craggy Range
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.8% Alcohol
    Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2018
    "Brooding aromatically with blackcurrant, blackberry, dried red rose and cedar..."
    $39.99
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    • Gary Walsh
      90 points
    Kindred Spirits Pinot Noir 2014
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2014
    • Brand Kindred Spirits
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Kindred Spirits Pinot Noir 2014
    "The Kindred Spirits Hawkes Bay Pinot Noir is sourced from the maritime Te Awa..."
    $14.99
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    • Bob Campbell MW
      95 points
    • Sam Kim
      96 points
    Te Mata Alma Pinot Noir 2020
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2020
    • Brand Te Mata Estate
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Te Mata Alma Pinot Noir 2020
    "Alma celebrates Dr James Thomson, a hero of the 1854 Battle of the Alma durin..."
    $85.00
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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.

 

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