New Zealand
Whilst wine makers the planet over struggle manfully and optimistically to grow Pinot Noir, New Zealand has proved one of the few places outside Burgundy where Pinot Noir seems to thrive. This is especially true of Martinborough in the North Island and Central Otago in the South Island, where Rolfe Mills defied all advice to plant the region鈥檚 first vines back in 1975 and created the wonderful.
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2020 KUMEU RIVER Pinot Noir Ray's Road
Hawkes Bay North Island New Zealand 13% Red
Pinot Noir.
From the best, most limestone-influenced bits of this vineyard that used to be owned by Trinity Hill in a joint venture with Pascal Jolivet, so was originally planted mainly with Sauvignon Blanc which is now being replac...(read more)
Jancis Robinson OBE MW
2020 HOME PINOT NOIR Black Estate
North Canterbury South Island New Zealand 13% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
The 2020 Pinot Noir Home is a fluid, expansive style, that focuses on its supple texture. It blossoms on the palate, no doubt helped by its sedimentary clay soils. Both the acidity and its slippery clay-like tannic textu...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com
2020 DAMSTEEP PINOT NOIR Black Estate
North Canterbury South Island New Zealand 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
The 2020 Pinot Noir Damsteep is a textural delight that blossoms seamlessly. Hailing from a sloped vineyard on clay over limestone, it has become increasingly refined and today embodies elegance and finesse with a purity...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com
2018 RIPPON 'Rippon' Mature Vine Pinot Noir
South Island New Zealand 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic
Lots of personality here though arguably less precise than some of the other Pinots reviewed in this collection. Admirable dry finish. No shortage of character! 13.5%
Jancis Robinson OBE MW
2020 NETHERWOOD PINOT NOIR Black Estate
North Canterbury South Island New Zealand 12.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Focused, precise and herby, the 2020 Pinot Noir Netherwood has a vertical frame compared to the Pinot Noir Home. It is upright, like a soldier standing to attention. It's a wine that deserves time in your glass and your...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com
2022 FELTON ROAD Pinot Noir Bannockburn
South Island New Zealand 14% Red
Pinot Noir.
Lovely seductive aromas of perfectly ripe strawberries with fresh flowers and orange. Medium body, very fine with orange peel and cherries as well as stone and hints of bark. Already delicious. A blend of their four vine...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2021 FELTON ROAD Cornish Point Pinot Noir
South Island New Zealand 14% Red
Pinot Noir.
The 2021 Pinot Noir Cornish Point holds itself like a ballerina, poised and tall although this ballerina has more flesh on its bones than you'd see at the royal ballet. It has a curved mid-palate but stays light on its f...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com
2018 RIPPON Emma's Block Pinot Noir Mature Vine
South Island New Zealand 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir.
Complex aromas of cranberries, ripe strawberries, smoke and dried flowers with hints of mushrooms. Slate, too! Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. This is powerful and structured, with seriousnes...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2018 RIPPON Tinker's Field Pinot Noir Mature Vine
South Island New Zealand 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir.
Aromas of cherries, dried strawberries, fresh flowers and orange peel. Yet, the nose remains subtle and complex. Medium to full body with firm, tight and linear tannins that are chewy and very fine-grained. Goes on for a...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.comORDER
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