Collection: Red wine ranking

Black Estate Damsteep Pinot Noir 2024

This wine is grown on the steep Dam Steep vineyard, 180m above sea level. The clay soil creates concentrated fruit flavors and a solid structure. It is biodynamically farmed and bottled unfiltered.

Terra Sancta Jackson's Block Pinot Noir 2022

It combines the lightness and depth of Pinot Noir with a beautiful, refined mouthfeel and silky tannins.

Decibel Gimlet Gravels Malbec 2018

Produced in the Gimlet Gravels region. Fermented with wild yeast and aged in barrels for 12 months. Not too heavy, but well-balanced.

Black Estate Netherwood Pinot Noir 2023

Planted in 1986, this wine comes from Netherwood, Waipara's oldest vineyard. Grown without irrigation and with its own roots, the grapes are extremely low yielding, resulting in exceptionally concentrated and complex fruit. Truly Burgundian.

Judge Rock Pinot Noir 2017

From Alexandra, New Zealand's southernmost region. The color is slightly light and the taste is pure and fruity. The finish is long and spicy, with hints of clove. A Pinot that's easy to drink.

Blank Canvas Escalos Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

Hand-picked from a single vineyard, this wine has an enchanting taste that is full of power and elegance.

Craggy Range Sophia Gimlet Gravels Hawke's Bay 2021

Sophia = wisdom. This supreme masterpiece was created by bringing together the wisdom of the Craggy Range and using Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It is dense.

Novum Pinot Noir New Zealand 2023

Novum, a Pinot lover, produces a Pinot that is "not typical of Marlborough." It is produced in a densely planted field with 30-year-old vines. The fruit is restrained, with a pleasant spice and a long finish.

Judge Rock Saint Laurent 2017

From Alexandra, New Zealand's southernmost region. The color is slightly light and the taste is pure and fruity. The finish is long and spicy, with hints of clove. A Pinot that's easy to drink.

Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir 2023

This light and pure Pinot comes from the sandy highlands of Bannockburn, with aromas of violets and red fruits and snow-like, delicate tannins.

Helio Pinot Noir 2022

The fruit and spice layers are in harmony, and the aftertaste is pleasant with powdery tannins. It also has good aging potential.

Destiny Bay Destiny 2010

This is the entry wine from Destiny Bay Wines, a winery that only produces three Bordeaux blends.

Judge Rock Verdict Vintage Port 2022

A rare, fortified Ruby Port-style wine. Aged for 18 months in French oak. Velvety smooth on the palate. Sweet and spicy notes create a long finish.

Rippon Tinkers Field Mature Vines Pinot Noir 2022

The vineyard named after "Emma," the grandmother of the founding family, yields delicate, fruity Pinot Noir due to its cool temperatures. Its supple, flowing texture also has a somewhat feminine quality.

Rippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2022

Crafted from all of Rippon's old-vine parcels, this Pinot Noir truly embodies Rippon's identity, which winemaker Nick Mills himself describes as "orchestral."

Valli Vineyards Gibbston Pinot Noir 2022

A powerful Bannockburn Pinot Noir. Rich in fruit, with abundant yet delicate tannins. The acidity is still fresh. A true gem that can age for over 20 years.

Valle Vineyards Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2023

A powerful Pinot from Bannockburn. Rich in fruit, with abundant yet delicate tannins. The acidity is still fresh. A gem of a bottle that can withstand over 20 years of aging.

Rippon Emma's Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2021

Named after the grandmother of the winery's founders, "Emma" is a vineyard where temperatures don't rise excessively, resulting in a Pinot with delicate fruit notes. Its supple, flowing texture evokes a somewhat feminine feel.

Destiny Bay Mistay 2010

This is the second wine from Destiny Bay Wines, a winery that only produces three Bordeaux blends.

Puriri Hills Clevedon Pope 2015

Produced only in exceptional years, Puriri Hills' flagship wine is full-bodied and exceptionally smooth.

Varli Vineyards Bendigo Pinot Noir 2023

From Bendigo, a warmer area within Otago. It stands out with exceptional power compared to others. A complex and powerful finish lingers, yet the tannins are fine-grained. Aging potential is 15+ years.

Bali Vineyards Pisa Pinot Noir 2023

Pisa's vineyards are at a high altitude, and the fruit has a bright character. It offers silken texture, berry fruit, and layered spices. It has an aging potential of about 10 years.