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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Amen Break
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Amen Break Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022"Rich, deep ruby colour and inviting aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and a h..."$30.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Amisfield
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2021"Amisfield's flagship wine, has bright, focused dark fruits classic to the Cen..."$61.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Ata Rangi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ata Rangi 'Crimson' Pinot Noir 2022"This Crimson Pinot Noir has a fragrant nose of dried roses and hay. Fresh thy..."$44.99 -
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Cameron Douglas94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Black Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Black Estate Home Pinot Noir 2021"Deep ruby hue. Aromas of dark plum, spice, black olive, woody herbs, cinnamon..."$64.99 -
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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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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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James Suckling95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Burn Cottage Vineyard
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Burn Cottage 'Moonlight Race' Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021"Moonlight Race Pinot Noir is created by combining two unique parcels of Pinot..."$72.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Merlot Blend
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu Merlot 2019"66% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc. Vibrant deep garnet c..."$34.99 -
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Jancis Robinson18 points
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Mike Bennie95+ points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Craggy Range
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Craggy Range Sophia 2020"The Sophia 2020 is a Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet..."$125.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Devotus Winery
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Devotus 'Aprentis of Devotus' Pinot Noir 2022"This is a special opportunity to get in on the ground of what we believe will..."$89.00 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Dry River
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Dry River Pinot Noir 2020"There is a light charred oak note present, easily confused with toasted almon..."$149.00 -
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New Zealand Win95 points
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James Suckling92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Escarpment 'Noir' Pinot Noir 2021"The Noir label brings together 35 years of wine making experience in New Zeal..."$34.99 -
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James Suckling96 points
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
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Huon Hooke92 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment Kiwa Pinot Noir 2021"The Kiwa vineyard tends to exhibit complex savoury notes, of bay laurel, gree..."$75.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW97 points
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James Suckling96 points
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Cameron Douglas95 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.1% Alcohol
Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 2021"Crimson red with a deep dark core. Lifted and fragrant, offering all the grac..."$95.00 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.6% Alcohol
Escarpment Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021"True to the Escarpment style showing bold complexity, texture and a mix of at..."$50.00 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
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Cameron Douglas94 points
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James Suckling93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Escarpment Pahi Pinot Noir 2021"This is an outstanding example of classic Martinborough Pinot Noir, that show..."$95.00 -
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Cameron Douglas96 points
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James Suckling95 points
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
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Huon Hooke93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Escarpment Te Rehua Pinot Noir 2021"A unique block on Martinborough’s free-draining alluvial gravels closer to th..."$75.00 -
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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 Merlot
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Giesen Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Giesen Merlot 2018"Giesen's Estate Merlot is a wine that's very approachable in youth and suitab..."$15.99 -
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Sam Kim96 points
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Cameron Douglas93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Gladstone Vineyard
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Gladstone Vineyard Blair Patrick Pinot Noir 2019"This irresistible 2019 Gladstone Vineyard Blair Patrick Pinot is dancing in d..."$52.99 -
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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 -
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Bob Campbell MW94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Koyama
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Koyama Liason Pinot Noir 2016"The grapes were sourced from two different vineyards in Waipara Valley. Both ..."$39.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Koyama
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Koyama Pearsons Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017"This wine is quite aromatic and fruity with a well-integrated acid backbone. ..."$59.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
- Variety Shiraz
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Kusuda
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Kusuda Syrah 2017"If you wanted to explore the concept of ‘precision’ in wine, Kusuda is a good..."$139.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Maude
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Maude Pinot Noir 2022"Maude Pinot Noir is an exceptional wine that is sure to captivate your palate..."$43.99
Red Wine
Red wine is made from dark-colored grape varieties. The juice from these grapes is used to make red wine, and during the fermentation process, the juice is in contact with the grape skins, which gives red wine its color. The most common types of red wine include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz/Syrah. The flavors of red wine can range from fruity to spicy, and the tannins (a naturally occurring compound that can make wine taste dry) can range from low to high. Red wine is typically served at room temperature and is often paired with red meat and strong cheeses.
Red wine is typically aged in oak barrels before it is bottled, which can add flavors and aromas such as vanilla, spice, and toast to the wine. The aging process can also affect the tannins and acidity of the wine, making it taste smoother and more balanced. Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry. In addition, there are also variations in red wine depending on the region of production, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.
Red wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "cold soak" techniques to extract more color and flavor from the grapes. Cold soak is a method in which the grapes are left to macerate in the juice at a low temperature for a period of time before fermentation, this can extract more color and flavor from the grape skins without extracting too much tannin from the seeds. Other winemakers use "whole cluster fermentation" techniques to extract more complexity and depth from the wine. Whole cluster fermentation refers to fermenting the grapes with the stems included, which can add more tannin and structure to the wine.
The alcohol content of red wine can vary, but it is typically around 12-15% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some red wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Zinfandel wines produced in California can reach up to 16% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of red wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Pinot Noir from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and fruity flavors, while a Shiraz from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more spicy and black pepper profile.
Different styles of red wine can be enjoyed at different occasions, for example, some red wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, a young and fresh Beaujolais wine made from Gamay grapes can be consumed within a year or two, while a Bordeaux wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes can be aged for several years.
Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry.
Different regions also have their signature red wines, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.