Our pick of the top 6 Pinot Noirs of 2024 from the New World Wine Awards. Each one is a Gold winner and at under $25, there's no reason not give them all a try!
A wine for all occasions. Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile red wines, at home at a summer BBQ, with a Sunday roast chicken, or even a grilled salmon.
To enjoy some award-winning New Zealand wines that best showcase the rich and velvety flavours of Pinot Noir, browse our selection from the 2024 New World Wine Awards.
Each of these wines are under $25, plus they have a ‘morish’ quality that will leave you reaching for just one more drop!
Looking for a Pinot Noir food pairing?
Pinot Noir is lighter in colour and richness than some reds but does not lack in power to enhance a wide range of dishes. Fabulous with duck confit with duck fat roasted potatoes, rack of lamb with herb crust and meltingly delicious slow-cooked pork belly. It can partner poultry as well as beefy casseroles, and the iconic pizza margherita is absolutely yummy with Pinot.
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Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2022
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Wairarapa, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: The Champion Pinot Noir with a fine texture and delicious savoury notes.
Misty Cove Estate Pinot Noir 2023
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Energetic and well-balanced with plum, raspberry and sweet leather.
Madam Sass Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Central Otago, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: "Sass in a glass!” Bold and generous with instant appeal.
Welcome Swallow Pinot Noir 2023
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Central Otago, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Bright and juicy with fine tannins and great concentration.
McArthur Ridge Brassknocker 2022
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Central Otago, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Spicy with bright red fruit - a real crowd-pleaser!
Grove Mill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Juicy raspberry, cherry and plum with cedar and silky tannins.
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Ready to try some award-winning New Zealand Pinot Noirs? All of our Gold medal-winners are available online now from your local New World.
Best get in quick, as stocks of some of these wines are very limited.
Want to find more award-winning wines for under $25 a bottle? Take a look at our pick of the best New Zealand wines of 2024. Or, use our wine finder tool to search for a wine that takes your fancy.
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