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.

Fresh, luxuriant flavours of cherry, raspberry and plum surge to a long, silky finish.

High in the hills of Central Otago, the Mysterious Diggings vineyard is drenched in sun and comprised of rocky terraces heavy with native schist, imbuing its Pinot Noir namesake with a fragrant sensuality and a tingling minerality.

In your wine glass this stunning Central Otago Pinot Noir is vibrant with ruby red and purple hues. On the noses you'll find fresh dark cherries, hints of spice and an elegant waft of thyme. The palate again rich with Central Otago cherries and nuances of chocolate, intertwined with wild thyme and alluring earthy notes.

Blending the Maude Pinot Noir is one of their favourite and most important tasks. Each year, the magical blend from the Poison Creek and Mohawk Hill vineyards changes. Maintaining the pedigree of the Maude Pinot Noir is absolutely critical; but achieving this requires flexibility with both the blend as well as the technique as both vary with each vintage. However, not every bunch fits in, leaving them with some surplus yet superior parcels. Meet The Loner. Drink with friends.

Right in the heart of the magical Waihopai Valley, a million miles from anywhere, lies The Ned, one of Marlborough's most famous peaks. The Ned Pinot Noir - Delicious aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry liquorice and dried oregano with a fragrant all spice lift. The fleshy, sweet-fruited palate boasts opulent tannins, notes of smoky French oak and a long juicy finish.

The flagship wine of Two Paddocks, this organically grown Pinot Noir is a barrel selection crafted from the estate's four Central Otago vineyards, each contributing its own distinctive character. Fragrant red fruits, dried herbs and warming spice lead into an elegant, finely textured palate with remarkable poise and persistence. A beautifully balanced expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir, it is rewarding in its youth and promises even greater complexity with careful cellaring.

Featuring the founder's grandfather, S.E.D. Neill, on the label, Picnic is a wonderful introduction to the pleasure of Central Otago Pinot Noir. Sourced from the estate's vineyards across Alexandra, Gibbston and Bannockburn, it offers enticing aromas of wild herbs, Black Doris plum, violet and schist, leading to a richly textured palate layered with black and red cherry fruit, warming spice and elegant balance. Approachable yet beautifully expressive, it's a Pinot Noir made to be enjoyed time and again.

Delightfully fragrant with sweet cherry, florals and subtle spice aromas, combining with a silky smooth palate and lovely fruit sweetness. This fresh and vibrant pinot noir sings Central Otago as clearly as the Welcome Swallow's twittering, chattering call.

Established in 1994 and named after the landmark Wither Hills range that borders the vineyards, the Wither Hills expert team grow and craft expressive wines New Zealanders know and trust to represent quality. Wither Hills Pinot Noir is full of dark wild berry fruits, alluring spice and subtle earthy undertones with ripe fruit tannins. Best matched to darker, gamey meats like lamb and venison, this is the wine for Sunday family get togethers.

Ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex and powerful wine. It has a perfumed nose of darks fruits, violets and liquorice with a hint of spice. Ripe berry, plum, cherry and chocolate show on the palate with a long sweet fruit finish. A great example of one of the best Central Otago Pinot Noirs. Drinking fantastically well now and will develop and cellar for several years.