Valli Vineyards Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir is an exquisite New Zealand wine. It sports a deep ruby colour, enticing one with an aromatic blend of ripe, dark fruit and earthy undertones. Each sip reveals complex layers of juicy black cherries, mixed berries and delicate floral hints accentuated with notes of spice. The wine has a robust structure with silky tannins and a refreshingly long finish. Exceptionally balanced and bold, this wine is revered for pairing excellently with a wide range of dishes, presenting an unforgettably gourmet experience for any discerning wine connoisseur.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet hue with a fascinating array of aromas from mineral and floral to earthy/animal and baking spice/wild thyme. The fruit shines through on the palate with bright cherry, blackberry and mulberry complimented by a rich earthy vein. The savoury characteristics from a cool and exceptionally low cropping vintage are sensational when married with the classic Gibbston silky, fine tannins and electric acidity. Perhaps our most intriguing Pinot to date from this vineyard with vine age playing an important role in capturing a special vintage. This punchy young wine gives immediate gratification but it has all the hallmarks of a wine that is very worthy of cellaring and will show even more exciting features for many years to come.

About the Winery

Situated in the verdant landscapes of Central Otago, New Zealand, Valli Vineyards is an exemplary representative of fine, boutique wineries. Founded by revered winemaker Grant Taylor, the winery packs a punch that surpasses its relatively modest scale.

Passionate about the expressive capacities of Pinot Noir, Taylor embarked on a journey to create the best version of the wine in New Zealand. Today, Valli Vineyards boasts a reputation built on an intimate understanding of the terroir - this manifests in carefully-crafted wines that fuse the unique qualities of the grape with the distinctive characteristics of the vineyard's evolving landscapes.

Patrons of the Vineyard will find an unmatched flavour spectacle spread across four vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs; Bendigo, Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Waitaki. Each variant offers a distinct offering; the Bendigo selection boasts dense, structured spectacles, while the Gibbston variant swings towards delicate, high-toned wines. The Bannockburn Pinot Noir holds a unique tight, steely character, while the Waitaki variant impresses with a soft, ethereal palate. The Valli Vineyards experience is complete with a selection of beautifully-crafted Pinot Gris and Riesling wines.

Ongoing commitment to sustainability ensures that only the finest wine-making practices are engaged, encouraging a symbiosis between the natural, the technical, and the human hand.

Located amidst mesmerising landscapes, Valli Vineyards strikes an ethereal balance between tranquillity and vibrancy. Visitors are welcomed into the winery's cellar door; an intimate and personal space where breathtaking vineyard views pair wonderfully with the estates curated wine selection.

Valli Vineyards, embodying the heart and soul of Central Otago, harnesses the magic of its natural environs to create an unforgettable wine experience, meditative as well as exhilarating in equal proportion. It truly epitomises the romantic allure of winemaking.

So why not take a soothing drive into the countryside where a warm welcome along with bottles of delicate but robust wines await your indulgence, You will soon discover that Valli Vineyards is not merely a winery, but a love letter to the craft of winemaking itself.

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