Pinot Noir! Often described as the heartbreak grape due to its delicate nature and the challenges in cultivating it, it rewards those efforts with wines of ethereal elegance and captivating complexity. Imagine a red wine that whispers rather than shouts, alluring you with its bright red fruit aromas like cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, often accompanied by delicate floral notes of violet or rose.
As you delve deeper, Pinot Noir can unveil more nuanced layers. Depending on its origin and age, you might discover earthy undertones reminiscent of forest floor or mushroom, along with subtle hints of spice like cinnamon or clove, particularly if it has seen some time in oak. These oak influences, when well-integrated, can also impart delicate notes of vanilla or toast.
This 42 Degrees South Pinot Noir boasts a delicious mix of blackcurrant aromas that follow through onto the palate. Enjoy a delicately balanced flavour profile that'll linger on the palate for longer. An essential addition to your wine cellar.
This Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is really something special. A deliciously supple body, rich in dark fruits and spices, hits the nose and follows onto the palate. This is one you'll want to savour and take your time over, with a lingering finish that'll last.
Who doesn't love a classic, rich Pinot Noir? With its deep colour and ripe cherry flavour, this Black Grape Society Master will impress red wine drinkers everywhere. Sweet berries provide the flavour base and subtle spices do the rest for a complex finish that you'll love.