Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a grape varietal that, when vinified, gives off a distinct dark red-to-purple colour. While this wine is delicate and complex in flavour, it's best matched with dishes that are equally light and earthy, such as wild game or mushroom risotto.

Pinot Noir wine is named after the French word for 'blackcurrant', which is the fruit that it most commonly uses for its dark colouring and rich flavour. Pinot Noir is also one of the most popular wines in the world.

Pinot noir is a red wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. The name may also refer to wines created predominantly from Pinot noir grapes. The style of wine produced from Pinot noir is often characterised by its fruitiness, as well as subtlety and elegance. Pinot noir grapes are grown around the world, mostly in the cooler climate regions, such as Burgundy in France, Oregon in the United States, and Central Otago in New Zealand.

The History of Pinot Noir

There are few wines as steeped in history as Pinot Noir. This noble grape has been cultivated for centuries, with its roots tracing back to the Burgundy region of France. Today, Pinot Noir is grown all over the world and is prized for its delicate flavour and complex aromatics.

The earliest documented mention of Pinot Noir dates back to the 13th century, when it was described as a wild grape that grew in the forests of Burgundy. By the 18th century, Pinot Noir had become one of the most widely planted grapes in Burgundy. It was often used to make lighter-bodied wines that were meant to be consumed young.

It wasn't until the 19th century that Pinot Noir began to be recognised for its potential to produce great wines. 

How to Pair Pinot Noir

When it comes to wine, there are few varietals as versatile as Pinot Noir. This medium-bodied red wine can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of different foods. Whether you're enjoying a glass with a simple cheese plate or sipping it alongside a grilled steak, Pinot Noir is sure to please. 

Here are a few tips on how to pair Pinot Noir: 

  • For a light pairing, try Pinot Noir with goat cheese or a vegetable dish. 
  • Pairing Pinot Noir with poultry or pork is always a good idea. The wine can help to bring out the flavours of the dish. 
  • If you're looking for a richer pairing, try Pinot Noir with beef or lamb. The bolder flavours of these dishes will be complemented by the wine. 

No matter what you're serving, Pinot Noir is sure to be a hit. So next time you're planning a meal, reach for a bottle of this delicious wine.


Pinot noir is a delicious red wine that can be enjoyed on its own or with food. If you're looking for a wine to pair with your next meal, consider pinot noir. It's versatile enough to go with many different types of food, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're in the mood for red wine, reach for a bottle of pinot noir and enjoy!

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McGuigan Single Batch Project Pinot Noir (750mL) -13%
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Aroma & Palate Aromatic, red fruit, juicy acidity Varietal Pinot Noir Style Rich & refreshing From The Winemaker Our most recent range of contemporary wines sourced from South Australian vineyards. The perfect accompaniment to any meal, these wines are handcrafted, made in single batches, ensuring that the last bottle opened always tastes as good as the first. Every vintage, each wine parcel is allocated a batch code, separated from other batches and treated independently to ensure cleanliness and purity of winemaking. With Mother Nature ensuring each year offers new possibilities...
McGuigan Single Batch Project Pinot Noir (750mL) Case of 6 -18%
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Weight: 9.000 kg
Aroma & Palate Aromatic, red fruit, juicy acidity Varietal Pinot Noir Style Rich & refreshing From The Winemaker Our most recent range of contemporary wines sourced from South Australian vineyards. The perfect accompaniment to any meal, these wines are handcrafted, made in single batches, ensuring that the last bottle opened always tastes as good as the first. Every vintage, each wine parcel is allocated a batch code, separated from other batches and treated independently to ensure cleanliness and purity of winemaking. With Mother Nature ensuring each year offers new possibilities...
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Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 750ML
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Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Merricks Estate Pinot Noir 2014 750ML -10%
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Merricks Estate Pinot Noir 2014 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Merricks Estate Thompson's Lane Pinot Noir 2018 750ML -10%
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Merricks Estate Thompson's Lane Pinot Noir 2018 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Mrs Q Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Mrs Q Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir 750 ML -10%
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Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir 750 ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
Mud House Central Otago Pinot Noir 750mL -11%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv 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.
Mud House Otago Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Mud House Otago Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
Nepenthe Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Nepenthe Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Ninth Island Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Ninth Island Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Oakridge Over The Shoulder Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Oakridge Over The Shoulder Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :12% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir (750mL) -21%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Ripe cherry, juicy, soft tannin Varietal Pinot Noir Style Silky & seductive From The Winemaker Our first vintage of Pinot Noir was coined ‘the elusive stuff of dreams’ by UK wine writer Giles Kime. A youthful expressiveness, with seductive silky complexity and dark fruit flavours from our vineyards across the Marlborough region. With Pinot Noir the fruit is always the primary focus. Marlborough’s warm days and cool nights make it an ideal climate for growing the famously temperamental grape. Matured in French oak barrels the result is fragrant, soft, and...
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
Paringa Estate 2016 Estate Pinot Noir 375ML -10%
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Paringa Estate 2016 Estate Pinot Noir 375ML ABV :14.0% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Paringa Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Paringa Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Paringa Estate Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Paringa Estate Pinot Noir 750ML
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Paringa Estate Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Penfolds Bin 123 Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Penfolds Bin 123 Pinot Noir 750ML
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Penfolds Bin 123 Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Petit Detours Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Petit Detours Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :FRANCE
Pinot Noir Lovers Bundle (6 x 750mL) -16%
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Weight: 9.000 kg
Embark on a Pinot Noir journey like no other with our Pinot Noir Lovers Bundle, carefully curated for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Pack includes: Stoneleigh Latitude Pinot Noir, McGuigan Single Batch Project Pinot Noir, Squealing Pig Pinot Noir, Taylors Promised Land Pinot Noir, Devil's Corner Pinot Noir , Ta_ku Pinot Noir. With our Pinot Noir Lovers Bundle, your taste buds are in for a thrilling ride through the diverse and captivating world of Pinot Noir. So grab a glass, sit back, and let the adventure begin!
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Port Phillip Red Hill Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Port Phillip Red Hill Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Rabbit Ranch Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Rabbit Ranch Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.2% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
Red Hill Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Red Hill Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Richland Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Richland Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14.3% Quantity : 1 Bottle Displaying red fruits, violets and spice, this Pinot Noir is fresh and juicy with an elegant oak background.
Secret Stone Marlborough Pinot Noir 750mL -11%
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750mL @ 12% abv The nose is lifted with an attractive mix of dried fruit, vanilla, caramel & a touch of nutty aged rancio complexity. The palate is rich & vibrant displaying ripe spicy fruit, toffee & walnuts framed by smoky oak with a lifted cleansing finish.
Secret Stone Marlborough Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Secret Stone Marlborough Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND The Secret Stone Pinot Noir is rich and vibrant with berry and cherries fruit aroma.
Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Noir 750ML
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Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :12.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Seville Estate Rsv Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Seville Estate Rsv Pinot Noir 750ML
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Seville Estate Rsv Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Springvale Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Springvale Pinot Noir 750ML
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Springvale Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.6% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Spy Valley Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Spy Valley Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
Squealing Pig Pinot Noir (750mL) -32%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Raspberry, wild lavender, juicy texture Varietal Pinot Noir Style Smooth & supple From The Winemaker Select parcels from New Zealand went into our wonderfully fruit-driven Pinot Noir, bursting with dark cherry and wild lavender aromas, with notes of red liquorice and clove and a smooth finish.
Squealing Pig Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Squealing Pig Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
St Huberts Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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St Huberts Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :12.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
St Huberts Stag Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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St Huberts Stag Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle his Pinot Noir has earthy aromas of forest floor and roast beetroot, over a core of cherry Pinot fruit. Hints of red fruits are evident, as are graphite and green olives. These are all nicely framed by spicy French oak.
St Huberts The Stag Victoria Pinot Noir 750ml -11%
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750mL @ 14% abv The wine is light bodied, and savoury, spicy cherry flavours follow from the nose. The palate is supple, even and vibrant with a sprinkle of tight-knit tannins.Abundant sour cherries, cranberries and red currants jump out of the glass. There’s hints of earth, stalks, dried fruits and savoury spice.Colour: Light crimson with red crimson hues. Nose: Abundant sour cherries, cranberries and red currants jump out of the glass. There's hints of earth, stalks, dried fruits and savoury spice. Palate: The wine is light bodied, and savoury, spicy cherry flavours follow from the nose. The palate is supple, even and vibrant with a...
St Huberts The Stag Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 750mL -11%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv A smooth Cabernet Sauvignon with a bright, lifted varietal bouquet of blackberries and a touch of mint. Soft, balanced and full of flavour, this wine is best enjoyed young and fresh with red meats and hearty pasta dishes.
Sticks Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Sticks Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Stoneleigh Latitude Pinot Noir (750mL) -17%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Blackberry, cherry, oak and subtle spice Varietal Pinot Noir Style Rich firm tannins and a complex aroma Winemakers Comments This wine is a deep magenta colour with hints of purple. Complex aromas of plum compote, baking spices, vanilla and toasty oak continue to evolve in the glass. The palate is rich and concentrated with firm tannins, and the highlighted sweet fruit flavours are balanced by good acid structure. Notes of blackberry and black cherry are followed by charry oak and subtle spice. The finish is persistent and generous, with hints of dark...
Stoneleigh Latitude Pinot Noir (Case of 6) -15%
Stoneleigh Latitude Pinot Noir (Case of 6)
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Weight: 9.000 kg
Aroma & Palate Blackberry, cherry, oak and subtle spice Varietal Pinot Noir Style Rich firm tannins and a complex aroma Winemakers Comments This wine is a deep magenta colour with hints of purple. Complex aromas of plum compote, baking spices, vanilla and toasty oak continue to evolve in the glass. The palate is rich and concentrated with firm tannins, and the highlighted sweet fruit flavours are balanced by good acid structure. Notes of blackberry and black cherry are followed by charry oak and subtle spice. The finish is persistent and generous, with hints of dark chocolate....
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Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Stonier Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2022 750mL -11%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Stonier produces one of the most consistent Pinots from the Mornington Peninsula. Attractive plum and cherry flavours are enhanced by some gamey undertones and smoky oak influence. Perfect with duck.
Stonier Reserve Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Stonier Reserve Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Super Nanny Goat Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Super Nanny Goat Pinot Noir 750ML
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Super Nanny Goat Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
T'Gallant Cape Schanck Pinot Noir (750mL) -24%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Perfumed, red berries & forest floor, silky tannin Varietal Pinot Noir Style Light but luscious From The Winemaker T’Gallant Cape Schanck Pinot Noir is sourced from fruit from cool climate Victorian vineyards. A hedonistic Pinot Noir at its most opulent. The Cape Schanck Pinot Noir is a beautiful multi-regional blend, with all components contributing to the beguiling nature and fantastic structure of this wine. Pair with classic pinot noir food matches such as duck, but don’t be afraid to pair with roast lamb. About the Winery T’Gallant is...
Ta Ku Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Ta Ku Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Smell: Dark berries, toasty oak and mocha Taste: Classic cherry, supple mouthfeel Try with: Lamb or duck
Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Tarrawarra Estate Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Tarrawarra Estate Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Taylors Estate Pinot Noir (750mL) -14%
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate Ripe cherry, strawberry, light red berry fruits, floral violet & sweet spice Type Pinot Noir Style Soft & silky From the Winemaker Medium-bodied with flavours of ripe cherry, strawberry and light red berry fruits along with a hint of floral violet and sweet spice. The palate is soft and silky. Subtle oak characters of nutmeg and cedar add to the overall complexity. Taylors Estate Pinot Noir is known for its elegance, balance, and fruit-forward profile, making it a popular choice for both casual enjoyment and special occasions.