Central Otago, Otago

Rippon Vineyard

Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2020

Quite light ruby garnet , wide garnet rim . On the nose this shows red currant , wild strawberry , dry spice , dried rose , herbal touches and tangerine peel . The palate is quite elegant with wild strawberry , red currant and those fresh herbal hints , with just a touch of bitterness . Fresh acidity , and slightly gritty tannins . Quite refreshing with good length and balance, that touch of bitterness doesn’t detract from the rest of wine. This is quite linear and focused, perhaps slightly strict , uncompromising in style , but probably has a few years left in the cellar and might improve over the next 2-3 years and last well a further 5 or so. — 18 hours ago

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Mt. Difficulty

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021

Dry and balanced, lots of dark fruit. — 4 months 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?? — 9 months ago

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Felton Road

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2019

Felton Road Bannockburn always consistently delivers subtle nuanced nose and flavours.
— a month ago

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As do their Chardonnay’s.

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! — 4 months ago

Quartz Reef

Central Otago Pinot Noir

Red fruit , red plum, red cherry, strawberry, smooth tannic, med finish, med aroma, 14% — 9 months ago

Mud House Wines

Single Vineyard Claim 431 Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Excellent Central Otago Pinot Noir, 2022 with fruit and acidity balance berry flavours and long finish.
— 2 months ago

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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. — 4 months ago

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Dave

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

Felton Road

Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2023

Great from first sip — 8 months ago