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Cameron Douglas96 points
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Blank Canvas
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Blank Canvas Element Syrah Gimblett Gravels 2018"Winemaker Matt Thomson was one of the biggest names in Marlborough winemaking..."$55.00 -
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Sam Kim97 points
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James Suckling96 points
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Robert Parker's92 points
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Decanter90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Fromm Winery
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Fromm Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017"The 2017 Fromm Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir is a New Zealand wine made from 10..."$99.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Gala Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Greywacke Pinot Noir 2020"A virtual fruit compote loaded with juicy strawberries, blackberries and blac..."$52.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Black Cottage
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Black Cottage Pinot Noir 2020"Sourced from the Southern Valleys with some fruit from the Awatere Valley. Th..."$26.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Clos Henri
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Clos Henri Pinot Noir 2010""It is the most complete Pinot Noir which shows the best of all previous vint..."$75.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Cloudy Bay
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2018"Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay was one of the first five wine makers to vent..."$57.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Huon Hooke93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Dog Point
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Dog Point Pinot Noir 2016"Dog Point Pinot Noir is one of the icons of Marlborough and for good reason. ..."$44.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Huon Hooke93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Dog Point
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Dog Point Pinot Noir 2017"Dog Point Pinot Noir is one of the icons of Marlborough and for good reason. ..."$44.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Huon Hooke93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Dog Point
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Dog Point Pinot Noir 2018"Dog Point Pinot Noir is one of the icons of Marlborough and for good reason. ..."$44.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Huon Hooke93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Dog Point
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Dog Point Pinot Noir 2019"Dog Point Pinot Noir is one of the icons of Marlborough and for good reason. ..."$44.99 -
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Sam Kim96 points
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James Suckling96 points
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Mike Bennie95 points
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Joe Czerwinski91 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Fromm Winery
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Fromm Cuvee H Pinot Noir 2016"The 2016 Fromm Cuvee H Pinot Noir is a blend of five single-vineyard Pinot No..."$79.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW94 points
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Michael Cooper5 points
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Gary Walsh90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Fromm Winery
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Fromm Fromm Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017"The Fromm Winery Fromm Vineyard Pinot Noir is a New Zealand wine made from Pi..."$95.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Gibbston Highgate Estate
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Gibbston Highgate Estate Incognito Pinot Noir 2010"Medium to deep red/purple colour. Sweet, but also slightly vegetal, nettley a..."$22.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Muddy Water
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Muddy Water Pinot Noir Hare's Breath 2006"The number one Pinot Noir produced by this Marlborough Estate"$53.99 -
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.