97 Points
19.5 Points
95 Points
94 Points
94 Points

Valli Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

SKU: VBPN202310 UCNZ

$84.99

Unit price: per

VALLI is the personal vocation of pioneering winemaker Grant Taylor, name is synonymous with Otago Pinot Noir, crafting exceptional wines since 1993.

Bannockburn sits at the heart of one of the wine world's most promising Pinot locations outside Burgundy.

Deep garnet hue, captivating bouquet of fresh florals, herbs, red/blue fruits, licorice, earthy notes, and new leather. Flavors mirror these scents with vibrant fruit, savoury depth, and delightful florals, starts fresh, turns silky, ends memorably.

Critic Scores

97 // Sam Kim

"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."

19.5 // Candice Chow

"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, lingering 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."

95 // Cameron Douglas MS

"Outstanding - Fantastic bouquet with a plush and elegance then ripe fruit scents of baked raspberry and boysenberry. Sweet oak layers the dark rose and clove spice layers. Dry on the palate with a core of ripe red berry fruit, fine tannins in abundance and acid line for length and freshness. Well-made and delicious, a drink now and age worthy example with best drinking from 2027 through 2037+."

94 // Stephen Wong MW

"Ripe and toasty with houjicha aromas adding dimension to the black fruit. The flavours continue apace on the powerful, sinewy and structured palate, framed by ripe, grippy tannins and an earthy, chocolaty finish. Very drying as the tannins build on the back. A winemaker's style of wine which needs some time to come together."

94 // Erin Larkin

"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… This is a delicious wine of personality and elegance but, most importantly, of place. - Top 10 NZ Pinot Noir"

Product Details

Red

2023

Pinot Noir

Valli

Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand

10-15 Years

Stelvin

13.8%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Friday, September 19, 2025

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Description

A moderate ruby-red color, displaying even consistency throughout. It offers an elevated and savory bouquet with forest floor and mushroom aromas intertwined with thyme, spice, violet, cherry, and loganberry. The wine is medium to full-bodied, delivering flavors of dark cherry, loganberry, and violet entwined with notes of black pepper, licorice, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, and forest floor.

Fine-grained, velvety tannins provide a structured palate that gradually unveils savoury nuances. Integrated acidity contributes to a persistent and spiced finish. This Pinot Noir is impressively well-structured, offering both texture and grip, along with enduring savoury qualities. Its integrated acidity ensures a lingering finish with captivating spice notes. It pairs beautifully with lamb and duck and has the potential to age gracefully for the next 15 years.

- Top 10 New Zealand Pinot Noir, Wine Advocate
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits

Palate:

Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry

Food Pairings:

Asian

Cheese

Red Meat

Spicy

Tasting Notes

Description

A moderate ruby-red color, displaying even consistency throughout. It offers an elevated and savory bouquet with forest floor and mushroom aromas intertwined with thyme, spice, violet, cherry, and loganberry. The wine is medium to full-bodied, delivering flavors of dark cherry, loganberry, and violet entwined with notes of black pepper, licorice, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, and forest floor.

Fine-grained, velvety tannins provide a structured palate that gradually unveils savoury nuances. Integrated acidity contributes to a persistent and spiced finish. This Pinot Noir is impressively well-structured, offering both texture and grip, along with enduring savoury qualities. Its integrated acidity ensures a lingering finish with captivating spice notes. It pairs beautifully with lamb and duck and has the potential to age gracefully for the next 15 years.

- Top 10 New Zealand Pinot Noir, Wine Advocate

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits

Palate:

Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry

Food Pairings:

Asian

Cheese

Red Meat

Spicy

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