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Valli Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 (6 x 750mL),NZ.

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Valli Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 20

  1. Valli Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 (6 x 750mL),NZ.

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VALLI is the personal vocation of pioneering winemaker Grant Taylor. Grant’s name is synonymous with Otago Pinot Noir. He has been crafting wines there since 1993 when there were only 20 ha planted – today there are over 2000. Grant founded VALLI in 1998 with the intention to produce single vineyard Pinot Noirs highlighting the different characteristics of Otago’s sub regions. More than 20 years later, VALLI is doing just that, producing single-vineyard pinot noirs from Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Bendigo in Central Otago and the Waitaki Valley in North Otago, as well as a dry Pinot Gris from Gibbston and a Riesling from Waitaki. In 2015, established Otago winemaker Jen Parr joined Grant in the winery where the two aim to create wines with honesty, integrity, and most of all, a sense of place. When you drink a Valli wine, you are enjoying more than just a wine: you are experiencing a place.

Region:
NZ - Central Otago
State:
Imported
Country:
New Zealand

Expert Reviews

What a beautiful-smelling pinot noir from the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago; 35% whole bunch and matured for 11 months in French oak, 27% new. Tendrils of amaro herbs and struck flint flow down through the ripe, juicy red and dark cherry and damson plum fruits. There are hints of medina spice, dried citrus rind, twiggy bits 'n' bobs, Chinese barbecue joint, pomegranate, citrus blossom, thyme and undergrowth. The wine, initially focused in flavours, flairs out on the mid-palate, taking on a composed, graceful and wonderfully complex path across the palate. Fine, schisty tannin and bright acidity play their role nicely and the finish is elegant and all class.

96 Points - Halliday Wine Companion

Dave Brookes

Published 02 February 2026

'...well-structured and refined.'

97 Points

Moderately deep ruby-red with a dark core, even colour throughout. The nose is alluring and slowly evolving with aromas of red cherry, plum, lifted floral notes, mineral, spices and forest floor. Medium-bodied, with aromas of red cherry and plum interweaved with medicinal herbs, liquorice, lavender, mushroom and cinnamon. The sweet, pure fruit reveals depth and lifted aromatics, layering whole bunches' floral and herbaceous details. Velvety tannins provide an opulent grip and vitality, linger to a long, savoury finish. This broody Bannockburn Pinot Noir is harmonious, well-structured and refined. Match with rack of lamb and roasted duck over the next 15 years. Fruit from Felton Road & Hall Road, fermented with 35% whole bunch, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 27% new oak. 13.5% alc.

Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, 30 Apr 2025

'...terrific fruit intensity with gorgeous complexity.'

97 Points

Wonderfully fruited and lifted, the bouquet shows dark berry, cured meat, tar, olive, and hazelnut aromas. This leads to a wonderfully weighted palate delivering terrific fruit intensity with gorgeous complexity. Wonderfully framed by silky texture and layers of polished tannins, it is bold and sturdy with a super-long, harmonious finish. At its best: 2026 to 2038.

Wine Orbit, 30 Apr 2025

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Winery Tasting Notes

Bright garnet hue with a lifted fragrance of blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry laced with wild thyme, evergreen, lily and sweet jasmine. The palate is buoyant and luxuriously fruited with dried herb spice and a delightful tangy finish. The tannins are generous yet fine, flowing in harmony with the fresh acidity

Other Information

  • 2023 vintage
  • 6 x 750mL Bottles
  • NZ - Central Otago, Imported
  • Screwcap closure
  • New

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Customer Reviews

What a beautiful-smelling pinot noir from the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago; 35% whole bunch and matured for 11 months in French oak, 27% new. Tendrils of amaro herbs and struck flint flow down through the ripe, juicy red and dark cherry and damson plum fruits. There are hints of medina spice, dried citrus rind, twiggy bits 'n' bobs, Chinese barbecue joint, pomegranate, citrus blossom, thyme and undergrowth. The wine, initially focused in flavours, flairs out on the mid-palate, taking on a composed, graceful and wonderfully complex path across the palate. Fine, schisty tannin and bright acidity play their role nicely and the finish is elegant and all class.

96 Points - Halliday Wine Companion

Dave Brookes

Published 02 February 2026

'...well-structured and refined.'

97 Points

Moderately deep ruby-red with a dark core, even colour throughout. The nose is alluring and slowly evolving with aromas of red cherry, plum, lifted floral notes, mineral, spices and forest floor. Medium-bodied, with aromas of red cherry and plum interweaved with medicinal herbs, liquorice, lavender, mushroom and cinnamon. The sweet, pure fruit reveals depth and lifted aromatics, layering whole bunches' floral and herbaceous details. Velvety tannins provide an opulent grip and vitality, linger to a long, savoury finish. This broody Bannockburn Pinot Noir is harmonious, well-structured and refined. Match with rack of lamb and roasted duck over the next 15 years. Fruit from Felton Road & Hall Road, fermented with 35% whole bunch, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 27% new oak. 13.5% alc.

Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, 30 Apr 2025

'...terrific fruit intensity with gorgeous complexity.'

97 Points

Wonderfully fruited and lifted, the bouquet shows dark berry, cured meat, tar, olive, and hazelnut aromas. This leads to a wonderfully weighted palate delivering terrific fruit intensity with gorgeous complexity. Wonderfully framed by silky texture and layers of polished tannins, it is bold and sturdy with a super-long, harmonious finish. At its best: 2026 to 2038.

Wine Orbit, 30 Apr 2025

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

94 Points

The 2023 Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir is vibrant, lithe, spicy, saturated with red fruit flavor and persistent through the finish. In the mouth, the tannins are chalky, fine and pliable, and they serve to shape the fruit as it flows across the palate. The acidity contributes a little race and pace to the palate, but it all works in concert. This is a delicious wine of personality and elegance but, most importantly, of place. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 07 Feb 2025

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We will send you an email notifying you as soon as your items have left our warehouse.


In this email, you will find the name of the carrier company and the consignment note number of your item as well as information on tracking the delivery of your item online. Simply follow the link to the relevant website and enter your reference number. You will then be able to quickly and efficiently track the delivery status of your item!


Please Note: Your goods will be delivered to your registered address. We do delivery Australia wide except for a few remote territories, please check the shipping calculator to confirm delivery availability and timeframes.


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