Pinot Noir

Marlborough, New Zealand. All Vavasour wines are pure expressions of their varietal designation and the singular terroir of our estate vineyard. This 2022 Pinot is high toned, open and spicy with intense aromatics and layers of ripe juicy fruit flavours, strawberries and cherries. There is also an underlying stratum of vanilla from 11 months of aging in French oak. The tannins are soft and silky and the finish is impressively long...

Mosel, Germany. Villa Wolf Pinot Noir is warm and medium-bodied, with forward, dark cherry fruit, a firm structure and a spicy mid-palate. Six months of barrique aging gives it a smoky depth and a nice backbone of earthy tannins...

Marlborough, New Zealand. Violet in color, this estate Pinot Noir displays lifted aromas of ripe cherries and spice. The palate is soft and generous with delicate primary fruit characters of wild berries shadowed by subtle toasty oak...

Alto Adige, Italy. Mouth filling and velvety, rich and elegant body, mild tannins; a fine aroma, delicious and fruity on the nose...

Derwent Valley, Tasmania. The deep red colour is showing this wine is still in its youth but it is drinking beautifully now. The nose displays dark fruits with a touch of brambles and spicy oak showing the influence of the new Saury French barriques. The palate is long and smooth with sweet dark cherry and strawberry predominating. This wine is about structure, complexity, elegance and finesse. Try it with roast duck or a gourmet pizza...

Derwent Valley, Tasmania. A dark red colour with a touch of blue around the rim. This wine is still well in its youth. The nose displays dark fruits of the forest and spicy oak showing the influence of the new Suary French barriques. The palate is deep and rich, with sweet dark cherry, raspberry, plum and some spicy oak influences. The structure of this wine is immediately evident showing both weight and length. This wine is one for the cellar as it has been built for the long haul. Venison or wallaby accompany this wine beautifully... 

Central Otago, New Zealand. Ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and maturation in French oak, 27% new, have resulted in a very approachable and rich wine, with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries and Black Doris plums, a rich and silky smooth palate with fine grainy tannins...

Central Otago, New Zealand. Ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex and powerful wine, with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries and Black Doris plums, a rich and silky smooth palate with fine grainy tannins...

Central Otago, New Zealand. Especially low yielding ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and extended maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex and powerful wine. It has aromas of ripe cherries and plums, a rich and silky smooth palate and a long spicy finish...

Adelaide Hills, S.A. Partial carbonic maceration adds a floral lift to the wine with subtle earthiness and fresh strawberry notes while a portion of whole bunch gives structure and spice while maintaining the vibrancy and varietal character of Pinot Noir...