Black Grape Society

The Central Otago Pinot Noir

8.932 ratings
8.97 pro ratings
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Jesse Smith

cant say this stands out in my memory, but i must have liked it since i took a pic.... hmm

cant say this stands out in my memory, but i must have liked it since i took a pic.... hmm

Dec 30th, 2013
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

8.5

Stem my, black tea, NW fruit. Called it Willamette

Stem my, black tea, NW fruit. Called it Willamette

Jun 12th, 2013
Gavin Irvine

Very good wine

Very good wine

Oct 4th, 2019
Mike Ancuta

Reminds me of Oregon Pinot. Cherry with a smoky note. Need to try more central otago pinots.

Reminds me of Oregon Pinot. Cherry with a smoky note. Need to try more central otago pinots.

Oct 16th, 2016
Gavin Reid

Definitely one of the best Otago Pinot's I've experienced. Great balance and long finish. Reminds me of some Washington State and Oregon Pinot's. Claire and I can't agree on the flavor profile (I think the best way to describe it is as a hybrid between old and new world) but we both agree it's a bloody good wine.

Definitely one of the best Otago Pinot's I've experienced. Great balance and long finish. Reminds me of some Washington State and Oregon Pinot's. Claire and I can't agree on the flavor profile (I think the best way to describe it is as a hybrid between old and new world) but we both agree it's a bloody good wine.

Jan 14th, 2016
Anthony Bradley

Delicious! Rich and dark Pinot.

Delicious! Rich and dark Pinot.

Mar 22nd, 2015
Ben Mar

Good value Pinot. Love a big and deep central ot ago

Good value Pinot. Love a big and deep central ot ago

Jan 11th, 2015
Magnavita Cellars

This is 1 of 12 in my collection. I love this style of Pinot Noir. Beautiful light ruby red, with cherry red clarity. Aromas of smoke, fresh cherry & rose petals. Delicious, bouncy acidity, snappy cherry & cranberry fruit. Soft plush finish. Will improve with another 3 - 5 years.

This is 1 of 12 in my collection. I love this style of Pinot Noir. Beautiful light ruby red, with cherry red clarity. Aromas of smoke, fresh cherry & rose petals. Delicious, bouncy acidity, snappy cherry & cranberry fruit. Soft plush finish. Will improve with another 3 - 5 years.

Apr 26th, 2014
Francis Wilden

Director Francis Wilden Food & Wine Consulting

8.5

Fresh, lifted and w some zip. Shows some cxty and length. A little oak assertive but still had enough typicity to b recognisable as otago Pinot

Fresh, lifted and w some zip. Shows some cxty and length. A little oak assertive but still had enough typicity to b recognisable as otago Pinot

Apr 12th, 2014
Tom Lynar

Tom had this 9 years ago

Tom had this 9 years ago

Jun 11th, 2015