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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Taylors Estate Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14.5% abv Layered flavours of red cherry, spice and plum are superbly balanced with French oak, giving length to the finish.
Hardys Nottage Hill Pinot Grigio 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 11.3% abv
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir (750mL) -9%
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Aroma & Palate Cherry, boysenberry, soft earth Varietal Pinot Noir Style Supple & subtle   Our Notes Pinot Noir and New Zealand are great phrases to see together. This one's supple, earthy and bright, a food-friendly wine if we've ever seen one. From the Winemaker Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir is the perfect wine to take when you don’t know what’s for dinner. Versatile and food-friendly, it has a signature silky elegance. A benchmark Marlborough wine, Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir is proof that Marlborough’s climate and clay soils make it much more than a one-grape region.
St Huberts The Stag Victoria Pinot Noir 750ml -10%
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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...
Devil's Corner Resolution Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.8% abv A full-bodied style of Pinot Noir showing blackberry, sour cherry and hints of cedar from the quality French oak. The wine displays a juicy fruit-driven middle palate with a crisp, savoury texture and fine-grained tannins.A Pinot Noir with this intensity and concentration screams out for quality food accompaniments. Chargrilled lamb cutlets marinated in a chimichurri and served with bok choy. Or why not try it with whole roasted duck, mediterranean vegetables and a deep red wine jus.
Taylors Taylor Made Pinot Noir (750mL) -7%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Dark cherry, rosemary, rhubarb, silky tannin Varietal Pinot Noir Style Structured & silky Winemakers Comments This Pinot Noir is both delicate in nature and also generous in flavour with fresh cherry and rhubarb characters supported by smooth and silky tannins. This wine has dark cherry and tart rhubarb characters along with subtle dried herbs. The tannins display red apple skin like characters on the palate. The extremely gentle fruit handling has resulted in a wine that is both delicate in nature and also generous in flavour. A well-defined acid profile provides...
Taylors Estate Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14.5% abv Layered flavours of red cherry, spice and plum are superbly balanced with French oak, giving length to the finish.
St Huberts The Stag Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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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.
Mud House Central Otago Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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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.
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.4% abv Fine, silky tannins and juicy acidity provide an elegant structure, with complexity coming from gentle oak and woodsmoke characters.The Pinot Noir fruit was entirely hand picked and de-stemmed before being gravity fed into the fermentation vessels. 13% of the fermentation was comprised of whole bunches. The fermentations utilised natural occurring yeast populations under carefully monitored conditions. The grape skins were gently plunged with an average of 18 days skin contact. After fermentation the wines were matured in French oak for 12 months, of which 35% was new
St Huberts The Stag Victoria Pinot Noir 750ml -10%
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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...
Coldstream Hills The Hills Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv The nose reveals typical Eden Valley aromatics of lifted orange blossom & freshly diced pink lady apples. The palate brims with alluring fruit flavours of blood orange, passionfruit & lime leaf, balanced with a natural zesty lemon acid.
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...
Yalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv Pale straw in colour with green highlights. Aromas of fresh pear juice and white flowers with hints of feijoa and cinnamon stick. Initial flavours of cut pear and apples with jasmine, followed by baked apple and cinnamon on the mid-palate. These generous fruit flavours are complemented by a rich, creamy, lingering finish.
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Wolf Blass Yellow Label Pinot Noir is medium-bodied and filled with cherry and briary notes coupled with nuances of spice.
Hardys Nottage Hill Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.8% abv Medium to deep ruby in colour with lifted aromas of red cherry with hints of raspberries and vanilla. A fresh, juicy, vibrant palate of crushed cherries and raspberries. Medium bodied with fine soft tannins.
Hardys VR Pinot Grigio 1L -10%
Hardys VR Pinot Grigio 1L
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1L @ 11.8% abv Lime and citrus flavours with delicate white pear with a crunchy acid fresh finish.Fresh notes of lime, citrus and poached pear with a hint of spice.
Secret Stone Marlborough Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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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.
Hardys Nottage Hill Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.8% abv Medium to deep ruby in colour with lifted aromas of red cherry with hints of raspberries and vanilla. A fresh, juicy, vibrant palate of crushed cherries and raspberries. Medium bodied with fine soft tannins.
Taylors Jaraman Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv This is a light to medium-bodied wine with a supple yet plump texture. On the palate, there is generous red cherry flavours with hints of strawberry along with a touch of spice from French oak. The finish is long, graceful and wonderfully persistent.
Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir has characters of dark cherries and spice. It's juicy, smooth and velvety on the palate with soft savoury tannins. Great paired with people.
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.4% abv Fine, silky tannins and juicy acidity provide an elegant structure, with complexity coming from gentle oak and woodsmoke characters.The Pinot Noir fruit was entirely hand picked and de-stemmed before being gravity fed into the fermentation vessels. 13% of the fermentation was comprised of whole bunches. The fermentations utilised natural occurring yeast populations under carefully monitored conditions. The grape skins were gently plunged with an average of 18 days skin contact. After fermentation the wines were matured in French oak for 12 months, of which 35% was new
McGuigan Single Batch Project Pinot Noir (750mL) Case of 6 -18%
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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...
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Taylors Jaraman Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv This is a light to medium-bodied wine with a supple yet plump texture. On the palate, there is generous red cherry flavours with hints of strawberry along with a touch of spice from French oak. The finish is long, graceful and wonderfully persistent.
Hardys VR Pinot Noir 1L -10%
Hardys VR Pinot Noir 1L
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1L @ 12.6% abv Lifted tropical and citrus flavours, soft juicypalate and crisp cleansing finish make this anenjoyable easy drinking wine
Devil's Corner Pinot Grigio 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv Devil's Corner Pinot Grigio is sourced from a combination of our East Coast and Lower Tamar Valley Vineyards. Fragrant tropical fruit, refreshing, spicy and immensely sippable, leaving the mouth watering for more. The perfect food match - think of oysters, sashimi or just an afternoon aperitif.
Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir has characters of dark cherries and spice. It's juicy, smooth and velvety on the palate with soft savoury tannins. Great paired with people.
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750mL @ 14% abv Wolf Blass Yellow Label Pinot Noir is medium-bodied and filled with cherry and briary notes coupled with nuances of spice.
Taylors Promised Land Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv This is a medium-bodied wine with a soft, round and gloriously fleshy palate. Delicious flavours of ripe plum, red berries abound with subtle coffee bean also evident.
Devil's Corner Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv A strongly perfumed style redolent of spicy black cherry, dark fruits and hints of raspberries. The wine displays a juicy, sweet-fruit middle palate with soft, ripe tannins and fresh acidity. This Pinot Noir is brightly coloured with youthful purple tones.
Mud House Central Otago Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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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.
McGuigan Single Batch Project Pinot Noir (750mL) -13%
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Weight: 1.500 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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Weight: 6.000 kg
Just a Glass Pinot Noir is smooth as silk. You’ll feel the soft notes of red fruits from plums to cherries glide across your palate. A light to medium bodied wine best served around 12-14 degrees. PAIR ME Just a Glass Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with slow-cooked lamb and pasta dishes. The taste and complexity also complements the grilled sausages and peppered steaks of weekend barbeques. Enjoy premium Australian made and owned, low preservative, vegan wine, curated for the lovers of just a glass. 12 x 200ml bottles of Just a Glass Pinot Noir  Pinot Noir -  2020 Vintage Yarra Valley  /  12.8% alc/vol 2.0 standard drinks
Wolf Blass Red Label Pinot Grigio 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Wolf Blass Red Label Pinot Grigio offers a soft, smooth, irresistible finish that leaves you anticipating your next sip
Stoneleigh Latitude Pinot Noir (Case of 6) -15%
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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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Tempus Two Varietal Pinot Grigio 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12% abv A refreshing and crisp wine with tropical fruit, pear and citrus characters, finishing elegantly with a clean and persistent finish.Refreshing aromas of apple and pear with touches of floral and spice.
Stonier Reserve Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Stonier Reserve Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
Taylors Promised Land Pinot Noir (750mL) -13%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Ripe black cherry, juicy character, spicy finish Varietal Pinot Noir Style Light & juicy Winemakers Comments This is a vibrant, light wine with juicy red fruit characters and an elegant fresh finish. Every sip helps support Project Seahorse.   Whilst digging their first vineyard dam, the Taylor family discovered fossilised seahorses, a remnant of an ancient inland sea. Today, Taylors Wines are proud partners of Project Seahorse. With every sip, you are supporting Project Seahorse on its mission to save threatened seahorses and...
Devil's Corner Pinot Noir (750mL) -11%
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Weight: 1.500 kg
Aroma & Palate Violets, tangy cherry, juicy blackcurrant Varietal Pinot Noir Style Fresh & fragrant  From The Winemaker A strongly perfumed style redolent of spicy black cherry, dark fruits and hints of raspberries. The wine displays a juicy, sweet-fruit middle palate with soft, ripe tannins and fresh acidity. This Pinot Noir is brightly coloured with youthful purple tones.
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.
Felton Rd Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2020 750ML -10%
Felton Rd Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2020 750ML
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Felton Rd Bannockburn Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
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.
Ta_ku Pinot Noir (750mL) -5%
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate Fruit-forward, dark berry juice, some judicious spice Type Pinot Noir Style Juicy & bright From the Winemaker The Ta Ku Pinot Gris presents delightful red cherry and plum fruit flavours. Juicy and bright. Fruity and charming. A fruit-forward Marlborough Pinot Noir that has a bouquet of dark berry fruits, subtle toasty oak and mocha notes. The palate is a classic cherry with supple tannins. This wine boasts both presence and persistence, leaving a lasting impression with each sip. It pairs exceptionally well with a variety of dishes, including salmon, pork, or...
Dry River Pinot Noir 2017 750ML -10%
Dry River Pinot Noir 2017 750ML
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Dry River Pinot Noir 2017 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Pinot Noir Lovers Bundle (6 x 750mL) -25%
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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, Tread Softly Forever Young Rosé, 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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Ta_Ku Pinot Noir (750ml) Case of 6 -11%
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Weight: 9.000 kg
Aroma & Palate Fruit-forward, dark berry juice, some judicious spice Varietal Pinot Noir Style Juicy & bright From The Winemaker Delightful red cherry and plum fruit flavours. Juicy and bright. Fruity and charming. A fruit-forward Marlborough Pinot Noir that has a bouquet of dark berry fruits, subtle toasty oak and moccha notes. The palate is a classic cherry with supple tannins.
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McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuvée Brut (750mL) -17%
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Weight: 1.600 kg
Aroma & Palate White peach, red & green apple, creamy Type Chardonnay Pinot Noir Style Refreshing & elegant From the Winemaker Rich, generous and approachable, the McGuigan Black Label range is your contemporary guide to Australia’s most popular wine varieties. It is a refreshing and elegant sparkling wine exhibiting delicate aromas of fresh white peach and red apple. The palate highlights generous fruit flavours of crisp pear and green apple followed by a lingering, creamy finish. This wine is elegant with a fine bead and a well-integrated acid backbone. Whether it be a...
McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuvée Brut (750mL) Case of 6 -18%
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Aroma & Palate White peach, red & green apple, creamy Varietal Chardonnay Pinot Noir Style Delicate & elegant From the Winemaker A refreshing and elegant sparkling wine exhibiting delicate aromas of fresh white peach and red apple. The palate highlights generous fruit flavours of crisp pear and green apple followed by a lingering, creamy finish. This wine is elegant with a fine bead and a well integrated acid backbone. A delightful, refreshing aperitif, also a great accompaniment to a range of appetisers, fresh light seafood dishes, salads and fresh...
Yellow Tail Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Soft and velvety, with notes of cherries, red berries and a hint of sweet spice.