90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Located in the heart of Los Carneros, Napa Valley, summer temperatures are tempered by the cooling fog rolling in off the nearby San Pablo Bay, providing perfect conditions for producing beautifully balanced and complex wines that showcase the vineyard-driven character of this cool-climate estate. 11 months in French oak barrels (33% new) gives this Pinot Noir a spectrum of bright red and black fruits, notes of lilac and ginger weave into the fresh berry, cherry and

95 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards . Purity elegance combine with texture, concentration and length. A true reflection of the three Central Otago sub regions that contribute to this Peregrine Pinot Noir. Central Otago is known to be one of the best place in the world to produce Pinot Noir. Concentrated aromas of dried strawberries with notes of black cherry, vanilla and gamey scents. Fined-grained, mouth coating tannins, supported by a juicy and firm acidity. A sensational Pinot Noir. Taste

Pinot Nero is better known as Pinot Noir, yes, it is the same grape variety you love! Light ruby colour, freshly fruity on the nose, packed with cherry and red berry notes. In the mouth it is elegant and soft with delicate spices and a lasting finish. This Pinot Nero is a tribute to the Producer and their effort to improve their wines year after year. If you love Pinot Noir, you will love this! About the Wine The grapes are grown in Trentino, in small vineyards sited on the hillsides, with a go

Unbeatable Value Red from Burgundy ! Coteaux Bourguignons is a recent appellation (2011). It allows Burgundy’s red varietals, Pinot Noir and Gamay, to express all of their freshness. Though the soils are all composed of calcareous clay, the diversity of the terroirs that span the region from north to south gives this wine lovely, complex aromas and flavours. Fruity spicy nose with notes of cherry, redcurrant and liquorice with a touch of rose petal. Medium-bodied and delectable on the palate wit

91 Points Wine Orbit. 12 individual Pinot Noir parcels, 4 different clones and 3 rootstocks go to making this super complex Marlborough Pinot Noir. Hand harvested and aged for a total of 18 months in barrel, this is a very good Pinot, from a premium producer.  Taste The 2017 Pinot Noir has a bright cherry colour that is complimented by a lifted and complex aroma. Wild violets, dark cherries, pencil shavings and earthy notes bust out of the glass. The palate is deep with blackcurrants and spice b

94 Points - Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy. One of the great appellations of the Côte de Nuits both in terms of size and reputation, Gevrey-Chambertin is characterised by a wide variety of different terroirs. No white wines are found here, only Pinot Noir is cultivated. The soil in this part of the appellation is composed of brown limestone and yields classy, fine, elegant wines. The vineyard is located in the northern part of the appellation, at the top of the hill where it benefits from optim

This subtle and beautiful salmon pink Sancerre Rose is made from 100% Pinot Noir. Delicately fresh, with a charming character, it is perfect as an aperitif or with grilled meats. About the Producer Since 1991, the Domaine has developed vines on 20 ha of sloping and fallow land belonging to the Sancerre appellation as well as 3 ha in Menetou-Salon. Planted on 35 plots, the vines are present on the three great Sancerrois terroirs and exclusively on hillsides facing south and southeast.  The land i

Aged for 10 months in Oak barrels and released for sale 12 months after harvest, this Sancerre has had time to develop its complex and balanced flavours and a beautiful ruby colour. This wine displays aromas of strong ripe red berries with tones of cherry in particular, whilst he palate experiences intense aromas and a finish both fresh and crisp. The concentrated palate, ample and harmonious, prolongs the complexity of aromas and supple tannins, and leads to a persistent finale which leaves you

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Ripe dark cherry colour. Really aromatic, with black cherry preserves, raspberry jam, with rose petals, clove, cola, warm clay. Medium+ bodied, fresh acidity, silky tannins, it has a ripe but crisp feel throughout. Black cherries and raspberries mix with cranberry jam, spiced tea, clove and earth. This is a fresh, complex, delicious Pinot that covers a lot of different bases. Taste The exotic aroma shows off spicy notes of cardamom, tamarind, allspice and cinnamon. T

This Organic and Premium Nuits-Saint-Georges is real gem - produced next to the greatest Pinots in the world yet at a fraction of the price. This Nuits Saint Georges is from 2 plots located at the bottom of the village of Nuits, very close to the border with Vosne Romanée. A wine with a powerful structure, and aromas of cooked fruit, truffles and spices.  The colour bursts into a deep, dark red and the nose offers aromas of cooked fruit, truffles and spices. In the mouth, the tannins express the

92 Points - The Wine Front. A blend from two vineyard sites, Leah is named after Michael Seresin’s daughter. The large majority of the fruit comes from the clay-rich hillside of the Raupo Creek Vineyard, which is located in the Omaka Valley. This wine is focused and concentrated, with a succulent fruit core, framed by fine-grained tannins and a mouth-watering acidity. An elegant and understated style with immediate appeal, but structure to last. An Outstanding Fine Pinot Noir ! Taste Bright, fr

A complex, Burgundian-style Pinot Noir from Thelema's 'Sutherland' vineyards in the maritime, cool climate region of Elgin in the Western Cape. This is a great value alternative to French Burgundy, pure strawberry fruit aromas and lovely perfumed spice and earthy characters on the nose. Winemakers tasting notes "This Pinot Noir was aged in French oak barrels for 9 months and shows pure strawberry fruit aromas and lovely perfumed spice and earthy characters on the nose. The wine is wonderfully ba

This exceptional wine is made by Pierre Jean Villa and will delight any Pinot Noir enthusiast. The colour is intense and deep, the powerful nose unfolds on a bouquet of ripe fruits, cherries and prunes. With ageing more spicy notes will reveal. In the mouth, we are struck by the power of the sensations and the fullness of the flesh.  About the Producer Domaine Decelle-Villa was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decided to pool their talents and produc

94/100 Points - Jamie Goode. A seriously good biodynamic Pinot Noir from the heartland of fine wine in New Zealand, Central Otago. Stylish and complex, the beautifully fragrant bouquet shows red/black cherry, floral, dark olive, nutmeg and earthy mushroom characters, leading to a juicy palate that is wonderfully rounded and elegant. It is refined and persistent with gorgeous spicy/savoury nuances. Refined, elegant with lovely intense fruit, this is a highly regarded Pinot Noir drinking beautiful

Yealands Land Made wines tell the story of New Zealand’s leading wine regions from alluvial plains and windswept coastlines to spectacular mountain ranges. For this collection, their winemakers allow the land to tell its own story, skilfully combining individual parcels of fruit to produce wines that are reflective of their distinctive origin. Lifted notes of cherries and ripe red berries with toasty aromas and savoury spice. On the palate, the juicy, red fruit flavours lead into a supple palate

From the plot of Les Poiriers in the village of Chorey-Lès-Beaune, nestled between the hills of Savigny and Aloxe comes this wonderfully soft and round wine with supple, nicely integrated tannins. Lots of fresh red berry fruit, supported by 14 months aging in oak barrels, wines from Chorey never fail in producing light and supple Pinots with beautiful character. About the Producer Domaine Decelle & Fils was started in 2008 when two distinguished winemakers from other regions of France decide

With estate vineyards in some of the world’s most sought-after regions, MacMurray Estate Vineyards crafts an award-winning collection of Pinot Noir and cool-climate white wines. This Russian River Pinot Noir is an intense and silky wine with rich fruits and a subtle hint of oak. Plush and rich-tasting, with a deep well of dark cherry, plum tart and dried berry flavours, matched to firm acidity and tannins. Sandalwood accents show on the creamy finish. A seriously good wine from a producer dedica

95 Points - Emanuel Pesqueira. From vines grown on a steep north facing slope in the Raupo vineyard, where the soils are dense and clay-based. The vines are cropped to produce enough fruit for just one bottle per vine, and this fruit is handpicked and completely de-stemmed before being fermented with wild yeast. "This single-vineyard wine from well respected biodynamic producer Seresin (which has recently been majorly downsized, so relish these older vintages while they're still here) from the

The Hill of Corton lies in the midst of a cluster of famous wine-growing villages, Ladoix-Serrigny, Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Savigny-lès-Beaune. The vineyards lie at heights of 250-330 metres and form a kind of amphitheatre not found elsewhere in the Côte. Corton is the only Red Grand Cru in the Côte de Beaune, and this cuvée from Decelle Villa is a limited production of only 300 bottles from the 'Climat' of Le Rognet. Solid and opulent, Corton is an icon of Burgundy, highly complex

95 Points - Jasper Morris. The Château Gris castle was built in the 18th century in the middle of its 3.5 ha (8.6 acre) walled vineyard. After the vineyards were destroyed by phylloxera, the roof of the castle was covered with grey slate although tiles are the traditional material used in Burgundy. The people of Nuits-Saint-Georges therefore began to refer to it as Château Gris (grey castle) and the name stuck. Further to a court ruling in the 1920s, the name “Château Gris” was allowed to prevai

Alsace produce some amazing Pinot Noirs due to the unique climate of Alsace, cool evenings and lots of sunshine. The 'Piece de Chene' from Domaine Edmond Rentz has a dark rich colour, is full bodied, silky, elegant and has a delicate touch of oak from its 18 months spent maturing in barrels. This wine is fabulous now and will continue to mature in the years to come. Decant 2 hours before serving to release its full aromas. A truly exceptional Pinot Noir ! About the Producer It was at Zellenberg

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A sensational Pinot Noir ! "A savoury edge of sage and dried herb combines with richer flavors of berries and cola. Textured tannins and bright acidity lend support to this balanced wine from a cool-climate appellation." This is an approachable and beautiful Pinot Noir with fine-grained tannins, freshness and purity. Intense aromas of Bing cherry, strawberry, carnation flowers and liquorice notes pour from the glass. Though nicely dense and full on the palate, the wi

La Berchere is small parcel in the district of Comblanchien, famous for its stone quarries next to Nuits-Saint-Georges and at the heart of Côte-de-Nuits. From the outstanding 2017 Burgundy vintage, this Côte-de-Nuits Villages is a powerful wine, where the grapes are handpicked in small crates and then sorted on a table before being de-stemmed. Colour and tannic structure are quickly extracted, thereby producing an intense and deeply coloured wine with a powerful nose which unfolds on a bouquet o

Made in a great village in the Côte de Beaune, this wine is produced in a unique environment - in that they only produce red wines. From the very beginnings of vinegrowing in Burgundy, Pommard was reputed and already qualified as the “flower of Beaune” during the Middle Ages. The vineyards extend across ancient and well-drained alluvial soils, where the concentration of iron oxide reddens the earth. This wine is a deep red colour with a very expressive nose. It offers an aromatic palate of well-