Central Otago, Otago

Loveblock

Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021

Pinot Noir from the Central Otago region of New Zealand is definitely worth seeking out! Burgundy in style. Mushrooms, Forrest floor, graphite, ripe berries, and bubblegum. — a day ago

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I'm yet to be delighted by a NZ pinot, but you've got me with Burgundian.. I'll look for this! Cheers!

Rippon Vineyard

Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2020

Interesting nose, tea leaves, floral. Strawberry, plum, smooth tannins, savory but lively finish. — 3 months ago

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Somm David T

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One of the most photographed properties in the world. Amazing property & owners.

Quartz Reef

Central Otago Pinot Noir

Red fruit , red plum, red cherry, strawberry, smooth tannic, med finish, med aroma, 14% — 5 months ago

Valli

Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Agree with the review below - my husband and I were introduced to this wine at a restaurant in the South Island when we said we wanted “A Pinot for Cabernet - or more full bodied red - wine lovers! — a day ago

Cloudy Bay

Te Wahi Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017

Better than 2018, the 2017 is pure savoury meaty spice. This could pass as a serious burgundy. Light but powerful, mushroom funkiness, bright cherry. High acidity, med fine grained tannin, and very long. Fresh and alive. Reverberates….but also serious?? — 5 months ago

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Mt. Difficulty

Roaring Meg Pinot Noir 2020

Ted
9.0

Always seem to get grapefruit with these NZ PN. Fun to try different stuff from NZ. — 9 months ago

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Felton Road

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2019

Rich and mouth filling in the luscious Felton Road style. Only 20% whole bunch letting the quality of the ripe fruit speak. Intense red and black fruits - raspberry to the fore. This is just a “village “ wine in comparison to their illustrious Block 3 and Block 5 but it more than holds its own. Impossible not to enjoy this wine. — 2 months ago

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Somm David T

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Perhaps my favorite producer in Central Otago.
Bob McDonald

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@Somm David T It’s certainly up there isn’t it David. I used to enjoy Mount Difficulty as well but don’t see it as much these days.
Somm David T

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Yep. I enjoy the hell out of their Chardonnay but it is much more difficult to find than their Pinot in the US.

Felton Road

Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2023

Great from first sip — 4 months ago

Rippon Vineyard

Lake Wanaka Mature Vine Riesling 2020

Lime zest, coriander, tangerine, minerals, hints of honey, petrol, and dairy cream. Wonderful finish that reminds me of peaches and cream, really elevating what's a more subtle nose. — 9 months ago