Akarua (Otago) 2022 Pinot Noir

Akarua Pinot Noir has a medium to dark purple with pink hues. The nose reveals an expressive perfume, blackberry, violet and a hint of oak spice. Medium bodied with a lovely sweet red fruit front palate with red cherry, plum and raspberry. Nicely balanced with very fine tannin, savoury mid palate and a very long fed berry finish. This wine has an excellent ageing potential of over 10 years (2032+).

Ara Single Estate (Marlborough) 2022 Pinot Noir

No expense spared Pinot Noir offering considerable value for money. There are many $30 Pinots that don't come close to this!

A classical expression of Marlborough Pinot Noir but with the added complexity and rich texture that you can expect from Ara wines. This Pinot Noir shows complex bright red fruits and deep mocha spice burst from the glass. On the palate, the tannins are fine and slightly grippy, with a rich mid palate.

Awesome drinking!

Gibbston Valley (Central Otago) 2021 GV Pinot Noir

Gibbston Valley (Central Otago) 2022 Glenlee Pinot Noir

"Glenlee is a Pinot Noir that comes from a vineyard of one man’s dreams. Californian visionary Gary Andrus has passed on, but his belief in close planting Burgundian principles results in a vineyard legacy: low crops of intense fruit – and sore knees for anyone who works there! The wine is a thrilling expression of site and method." Christopher Keys, Winemaker 

Gibbston Valley (Central Otago) 2022 School House Pinot Noir

Giesen Estate (Marlborough) 2020 Pinot Noir

This is a Pinot Noir with wonderful red cherry, spices, bramble fruit and lifted florals. The fine tannins balance well with its acid backbone creating a generous, smooth wine

The fruit we select from the Wairau Valley gives the blend bright red fruit flavours. Compared to the Wairau Valley, the Awatere Valley is cooler at night giving fruit with intense dark colour and wild herb complexity

Try pairing this wine with; Crispy five spice scented Peking duck pancakes with hoisin sauce and Asian greens.

Hoppers Crossing (Otago) 2019 Reserve Pinot Noir

5 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
"Nicely perfumed dark cherry, floral spice and nutty characters. The palate shows succulent with smooth texture elegance and length. A very likeable pinot with plenty of appeal."

Always a fave with Winesale customers. We are delighted to have this superb Central Otago pinot back in stock.

Wonderfully fruited and fragrant, the bouquet shows dark cherry, plum, toasted hazelnut, game and subtle spice aromas, leading to a succulent palate that is fleshy and rounded. The wine is flavoursome and immediately attractive with pristine fruit flavours and spicy nuances, elegantly framed by polished tannins.

Hunters (Marlborough) 2022 Pinot Noir

Johner Estate (Wairarapa) 2022 Pinot Noir

Johner Estate wines are driven by Karl Johner. With a top winery in Germany, that focusses on Pinot Noir he then set his sights on New Zealand, planting eight hectares of different clones.

Rich in colour, this Pinot Noir has red berry fruit and forest floor notes on the nose. The palate has  savoury notes of porcini, autumnal wood smoke and earthy notes developing as the wine opens up. This Pinot noir will increase in complexity as it matures over the next five years.

Lawson's Dry Hills (Marlborough) 2020 Pinot Noir

4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine
Produced from our own Waihopai Valley vineyard and the adjacent Barnsley vineyard, these two sites grow beautiful parcels of fruit that produce expressive wines with depth and finesse. This Pinot Noir is richly aromatic, showing ripe red berry and cherry characters, complemented by sweet, spicy oak notes. The palate is opulent with soft ripe tannins and great concentration that together produce a powerful, elegant wine.

Matahiwi (Wairarapa) 2021 Holly South Series Pinot Noir

Gold Medal and Trophy for the Wairarapa - IWC
Gold by NZ International Wine Show
95 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS
94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93 Points - James Suckling
Silver Medal - Decanter Magazine
Top Ten NZ Pinot Noir Listing - Wine Folio

The 2021 Holly South Series Pinot Noir ripples with elegance and finesse reflecting the warm growing season experienced throughout the Wairarapa region. Bold aromatic expressions of wild flower, red berries, spice and herb give way to a fresh palate with generous length and graceful oak.

Matahiwi Estate (Wairarapa) 2020 Pinot Noir

Platinum Medal - Texsom International Wine Awards (2021 vintage)
93 Points - Wine Orbit (2021 vintage)
Gold Medal and Best Value - CWSA (2021 vintage)
94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (2020 vintage)
Silver Medal - CWSA (2020 vintage)

Some Pinot is truly overpriced and does not represent value for money. this is NOT one of those, in fact it is the exact opposite. Trust us, this is great value for money!
This attractive, soft Pinot Noir shows red berry, dark plum and cherry flavours with fragrant fresh hay and savoury oak characters. On the palate, it is soft and round, with a hint of spicy smoky oak and a long finish.

Maude (Central Otago) 2022 EMW Pinot Noir

Winery description

"A celebration of two blocks of mature Pinot Noir from the Mt Maude Vineyard. As the name suggests, the blocks face opposite directions. Made in a different style - 100% whole cluster, clone 10-5, often only one pigaege during the ferment - definitely a unique winemaking twist on Pinot production. A bewitching perfume, paler in colour yet full, luscious and complex. Love it or hate it, this Pinot Noir certainly creates some debate."

Complex heady aromas / truffle / violet / mushroom / richness & depth / subtle tannins / seamless

Vine age at harvest: 27 years

Mud House (Central Otago) 2021 Pinot Noir

A juicy and enticing Pinot Noir from Central Otago. Aromas of bold cherry and fresh red berries are underpinned by savoury notes and spicy oak. On the palate, dark fruit flavours flow into a smooth palate, delivering a long finish with fine tannins and juicy acidity.

Rockburn Central (Central Otago) 2022 Pinot Noir

5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
94 Points – Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
94 Points – Cameron Douglas MS
4.5 Stars – Yvonne Lorkin

The 2022 vintage yielded beautiful fruit from each of the Rockburn sites to deliver a pure expression of Central Otago to your glass; an expressive nose and deeply fruited palate displaying vibrant notes of red and black cherry, rich mocha and supple, silky tannins leading into a very long finish.

As always this wine shows classic Rockburn elegance, integrity and balance. Enjoy with friends over the next 4-9 years.

Te Kairanga (Martinborough) 2021 John Martin Pinot Noir

Excellent - Mark Henderson, Otago Daily Times
Top 50 Wines of 2023 - Metro Magazine
94 Points - Cameron Douglas, Wairarapa Tasting Report 2023
Gold - New Zealand International Wine Show 2023

Te Kairanga John Martin Pinot Noir is named after the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin and is crafted from the best vineyard parcels from his original landholdings and some of the oldest vines in the region.  A deep, ripe bouquet of spiced black berry and cherry with an exotic tea leaf perfume. The palate is elegant and seamless with a beautiful concentration and very fine tannins. Extremely enjoyable now with a cellaring potential of 10 years. Best paired with spiced barbequed venison

Te Kairanga (Martinborough) 2022 Runholder Pinot Noir

Runholder is made with grapes grown on the Te Kairanga Home and McLeod vineyards, which were destemmed grapes then fermented in stainless and aged in French oak for 10 months for structured, smoothness and a velvety texture. 

Winemaker John Kavanagh is one of the top Pinot Noir makers in Martinborough and has a long track record of outstanding Pinots. Crafted from our best vineyard parcels, the fruit for Runholder Pinot Noir is derived from nine clones, including the famed Abel clone. It is hand-picked block by block, hand sorted and destemmed. Fermented with wild yeast and hand plunged, The wine was aged for 10 months in French oak with balanced oak treatment and minimal fining and filtration

Deep, rich crimson hues lead to a flurry of bright red fruit and classic Martinborough savoury notes. The palate is ripe and plush with an enjoyable core of fruit. Fine grained tannins add structure with a soft spice finish. A perfect match for venison, Runholder Pinot Noir is very drinkable now but can be cellared for 5 to 8 years.

Te Kairanga TK (Martinborough) 2022 Estate Pinot Noir

Gold Medal - NZ International Wine Show 2021

Te Kairanga is one of the earliest producers of wine in Martinborough. Established in 1984 on land originally owned by the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin.  The modern enterprise consists of 250 acres of sustainably-farmed vineyards planted on ancient riverbeds

Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Noir 2020. Deep, dark intense Burgundy in colour, this Pinot Noir leads with seductive dark berry fruit. A fine savoury spice undertone on the nose leads to a ripe, intense, and pleasing palate with dark rich fruit flowing to a full savoury finish. Fine smooth tannins add a soft structure and texture to finish. The perfect match for game meat such as pan seared Venison with chimichurri and root vegetables. 

Whitehaven (Marlborough) 2022 Pinot Noir

4.5 Stars - Michael Cooper
93 Points - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
Silver Medal - Mundus Vini Spring Tasting

Winery Note
"Deep purple in colour, with bright clarity. Lifted red and dark cherry, black currant, with a savoury twist of thyme, aniseed, dark chocolate, and subtle oak derived notes. Prominent cherry and plum flavours with a mineral crunchiness and energy. The palate has fine, silky tannins with crisp acidity, creating a long, elegant finish. Particularly suited to game meat dishes such as venison and duck, but also a wonderful accompaniment to other red meat dishes.

Vegan wine.

Whitehaven (Marlborough) Greg 2020 Pinot Noir