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Central Otago Pinot Noir

8.863 ratings
8.713 pro ratings
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Top Notes For
Austin Hohnke

I hate the label but enjoy the wine. Medium bodied with delicately spiced raspberry fruit and savory earth. Polished tannins, sleek acidity, and smooth concentration. Great QPR.

I hate the label but enjoy the wine. Medium bodied with delicately spiced raspberry fruit and savory earth. Polished tannins, sleek acidity, and smooth concentration. Great QPR.

May 5th, 2023
Allison Lyzenga

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black cherry, raspberry, black plum, dried flowers, rose petals, forest floor, baking spices, vanilla; dry, medium plus acid, medium minus soft tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very rich and perfumes, very good

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black cherry, raspberry, black plum, dried flowers, rose petals, forest floor, baking spices, vanilla; dry, medium plus acid, medium minus soft tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very rich and perfumes, very good

Oct 13th, 2020
Lyn Farmer

Medium ruby, bright stemmy pronounced aromas of red plum, violet, forest floor, coffee, hint of clove and oak influence. Dry, medium+ acidity, medium abv, medium body, herbal notes, black tea, red plum, black cherry. A bit out of balance but a pleasant drink

Medium ruby, bright stemmy pronounced aromas of red plum, violet, forest floor, coffee, hint of clove and oak influence. Dry, medium+ acidity, medium abv, medium body, herbal notes, black tea, red plum, black cherry. A bit out of balance but a pleasant drink

Mar 12th, 2020
Kiley Baker

Certified Specialist of Wine/Educator/Owner of Wine Genie LLC

8.6

Sure, I’d drink this again.

Sure, I’d drink this again.

Oct 29th, 2018
David G

Nose of ripe red fruit and alcohol. Palate with notes of berries, herbs, pepper, finishes with the signature Pinot Noir note

Nose of ripe red fruit and alcohol. Palate with notes of berries, herbs, pepper, finishes with the signature Pinot Noir note

2 people found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2018
W B
9.5

Love this Pinot noir. Nuanced and just a bit earthy

Love this Pinot noir. Nuanced and just a bit earthy

2 people found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2018
Kirk Etheridge

Super ripe raspberries... low acid with just enough tannin in the finish to keep it interesting.

Super ripe raspberries... low acid with just enough tannin in the finish to keep it interesting.

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2018
Adam Dromi

Great value for money wine.

Great value for money wine.

Mar 9th, 2016
Robert Stackowiak

Typical of Central Otago. A darker Pinot. Plum on the palate. April 2024.

Typical of Central Otago. A darker Pinot. Plum on the palate. April 2024.

Apr 13th, 2024
Chance Miller

I wanted to like this wine a lot more than I did, color me unimpressed, especially at the price point.

I wanted to like this wine a lot more than I did, color me unimpressed, especially at the price point.

Nov 1st, 2022