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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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.
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.
Stefano Lubiana Primavera Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Stefano Lubiana Primavera Pinot Noir 750ML
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Stefano Lubiana Primavera Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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%
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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 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.
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.
Taylors Estate Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Taylors Estate Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Layered flavours of red cherry, spice and plum are superbly balanced with French oak, giving length to the finish.
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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.
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.
Taylors Jaraman Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Taylors Jaraman Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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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Temple Bruer Preservative Free Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Temple Bruer Preservative Free Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :12.8% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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.
Tempus Two Varietal Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Tempus Two Varietal Pinot Noir displays upfront berry fruit characters with hints of spice and black pepper, providing a velvety texture with an elegant finish.Upfront fruit giving lusciousness to the mid palate. Well integrated soft tannins giving hints of spice and black pepper on the back palate.Cherries and Blackcurrants, with hints of menthol and sweet spice.
Tempus Two Varietal Pinot Noir 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Tempus Two Varietal Pinot Noir displays upfront berry fruit characters with hints of spice and black pepper, providing a velvety texture with an elegant finish.Upfront fruit giving lusciousness to the mid palate. Well integrated soft tannins giving hints of spice and black pepper on the back palate.Cherries and Blackcurrants, with hints of menthol and sweet spice.
The Hero Of Zero Preservative Free Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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The Hero Of Zero Preservative Free Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle
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Description: This red wine is the flagship of the Roncier range, and offers an easy to drink product, constant in quality throughout the vintages.  Character: With a fruity nose, it has a good structure with very soft tannins, fruity aromas and a pleasant finish. Thanks to its ageing potential, this wine can be kept up to 10 years in a good cellar, and it will then develop much more structured and complex aromas which will even enhance its quality. Tasting advice: It is best drunk “chambré”, at 16-18°, with simple or complex meals, and goes best with delicatessen, meat and cheese.
Tread Softly Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Tread Softly Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :10.8% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Trentham Estate Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Trentham Estate Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :11% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
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
Warramate Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Warramate Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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
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.
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Wolf Blass Yellow Label Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
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.
Wooing Tree Beetle Juice Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Wooing Tree Beetle Juice Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
Wooing Tree Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Wooing Tree Pinot Noir 750ML
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Wooing Tree Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
Wooing Tree Sandstrom Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Wooing Tree Sandstrom Pinot Noir 750ML
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Wooing Tree Sandstrom Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :NEW ZEALAND
Yabby Lake Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Yabby Lake Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ML
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Yabby Lake Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
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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.
Yering Station Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Yering Station Pinot Noir 750ML
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Yering Station Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir 750ML
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Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Yering Station Village Pinot Noir 750ML -10%
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Yering Station Village Pinot Noir 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA