Not red wine drinkers in this house and we have friends coming to stay. I know they are Pinot Noir fans but I have no idea which ones are nice to have some on hand when the come. What are your favourites? TIA
rainrain1,
Jun 10, 6:05pm
The Ned
iriegirl,
Jun 10, 8:13pm
Central Otago pinot is fabulous, highly reccomend it!
bedazzledjewels,
Jun 10, 8:14pm
Mt Difficulty
nanasee1,
Jun 10, 8:22pm
Thank you Any more recommendations.
beaker59,
Jun 10, 8:26pm
I don't buy much Pinot Noir but I was told once that anything from Central Otago will be a good bet so I have always stuck to that. Otherwise further south the better.
rosathemad,
Jun 10, 9:02pm
I back up Mt Difficulty - that stuff is good. I also really like Stoneleigh's pinot noir, perhaps not quite as good but easier on the wallet affordable. :-)
bedazzledjewels,
Jun 10, 9:14pm
Mt Difficulty is quite pricey but their Roaring Meg is damn good too.
lizab,
Jun 10, 9:23pm
yep - have to agree on Roaring Meg. Around $28 a bottle, but if you're lucky you might get it on special for around $23
southerngurl,
Jun 10, 10:41pm
Aurum, or Wooing Tree in this house, both from central Otago.. nom nom nom
nanasee1,
Jun 11, 3:04pm
Thanks folk, some good guidance there.
poppy500,
Jun 11, 3:19pm
How much do you want to spend? Mt Dotterel 2008 $25-$35 ish a bottle Elbows Bend $13 ish a bottle- both from Central Otago Centrals Pinot's are my preference over Martinborough. Have a look at Blackmarket.co.nzgreat selection, reasonable proces (cheap) 3-5 days for delivery. I has changed my buying habits! Cheaper than supermarket by a long way, but you have to buy a full or half case. Wines are rated by specialists and the public so you get some good advice before you make your selection.
nzl99,
Jun 11, 3:23pm
Roaring Meg might have made an appearance or two in this house...
angie461,
Jun 11, 4:24pm
Roaring Meg here.
shelleigh,
Jun 11, 7:56pm
I lOVE Pinot Noir and my favourite is Montana Reserve South Island. Is usually around $25.
deus701,
Jun 12, 12:33am
the fat bird
rainrain1,
Jun 12, 1:10am
love it....it's the amusing names that sell it for me:-)
mackenzie2,
Jun 12, 1:11am
Roaring Meg also, it was rated really highly in a recent mag I was reading
nanasee1,
Jun 12, 1:21am
You guys/girls are fantastic. I really appreciate your help. Now I have to go and search out your suggestions. Many thanks
ericat,
Jun 12, 3:01am
Any Central Otago Pinto Noir, but my favourite is Peregrine.
deus701,
Jun 12, 3:20am
ooh..you must also try The Squealing Pig
twindizzy,
Jun 12, 4:13pm
Roaring Meg Pencarrow Pinot Noir Ata Rangi Crimson
dippychik,
Jun 12, 4:21pm
Rabbit Ranch or Roaring Meg are my favs.... though anything Central Otago is good, particularly from the Gibbston/Kawarau area
rover48,
Jun 12, 5:09pm
Tohu, very nice Pinot
bearskin,
Jun 12, 9:40pm
There's one called 'Domain Rd' that won (I think, from memory) Best Wine in the WORLD at a mega-International Wine Awards a couple of years back - the 2007 I think. Aside from that, I do agree with Tohu being excellent, and I like Amisfield as well. also Akarua winery does a great Pinot Noir.
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