19 Crimes turned criminals into colonists. Upon conviction, British rogues, guilty of at least one of the 19 Crimes, were sentenced to live in Australia, rather than death. Medium bodied with soft, round tannins, cherry and strawberry fruit sweetness which complements spice oak undertones.

The Akarua vineyard is a unique site, measuring 52 hectares, 34.5 of which planted with vines. The estate is tucked into the foothills of the mountains rising above Kawarua River upstream of Lack Dunstan, in the midst of a breathtaking landscape. Located in Bannockburn in the Central Otago region, the vineyard occupies three west-facing terraces and enjoys intense sun all year round. This outstanding terroir lends remarkable character to the Pinot Noir in a reflection of the spectacular mountains surrounding the estate. Floral and spicy, it has a nose of raspberries and blackcurrant, while the pallet derives of black cherry.

Allan Scott's Estate Range celebrates the wines that started it all, showcasing the distinctive character of Marlborough through carefully blended fruit from vineyards across the valley. The Pinot Noir offers a bright, fruit-forward style, brimming with juicy cherry, strawberry, boysenberry, raspberry and ripe red plum flavours. Light on tannin with a soft, supple structure, the palate is generous and approachable, making for an easy-drinking Pinot Noir with plenty of character. Enjoy lightly chilled alongside tapas or soft white cheeses, or serve at room temperature with charcuterie, duck, pork or a rich, creamy pasta.

Highly aromatic with bright cherry and redcurrant, lifted red fruits coupled with savoury spice and dried herb offer an alluring and enticing nose. The palate is elegant and refined with fruit intensity matched with a supple and silky tannin structure.

A medium-bodied, smooth style Pinot Noir produced from Babich's organic certified Headwaters Vineyard in the Wairau Valley. Finely textured layers of black cherry and plum flavours, with hints of nutmeg and liquorice.

A bright cherry-red Pinot Noir with ripe red fruit and kirsch aromas, offering fresh acidity and a smooth, silky finish. Versatile at the table, it pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, salmon, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, or a selection of fine cheeses.

Fragrant, elegant and endlessly versatile, Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir showcases the depth and character of Marlborough beyond Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of rose petals, dark cherry and blackberry lead into a concentrated palate of ripe boysenberry, wild strawberry and bramble fruit, supported by silky tannins and fine acidity. Refined yet approachable, it's a beautifully balanced Pinot Noir that pairs effortlessly with everything from roasted vegetables to chargrilled meats.

The Devil's Staircase takes the willing down into the realm of decadence and bacchanalian delights. Here everything is pleasure, spiced up with a dash of naughtiness. The unrelenting environment tortures the vines whose twisted limbs produce wine worthy of absolution. These wines are sinfully succulent and devilishly good.

A bright perfumed, supple expression of Marlborough pinot noir from clay hill slopes. The fruit is supported by bright florals of rose and violets with crunchy red berry fruit and dried herb notes. The palate is succulent with alluring red cherry, brown spices and silky fine boned tannins.

Pinot Noir; notoriously difficult to cultivate, but with luck, love & perfect conditions, she will reward you with the performance of a life time - a minx & a devil in disguise, a Fickle Mistress. Central Otago's cool climate consistently produces exceptional red fruit flavours of cherry, raspberry and redcurrant, but with concentration and length to match. This wine is layered with black and red berry fruits, complemented by blossoming aromas of dark plum.

Pinot Noir is fickle but she is charming, she is temperamental but bewitching. She is the Fickle Mistress.

Timeless techniques are used to make Gibbston Valley Gold River Wines. Hand-picked fruit is gently crafted into premium Central Otago Pinot Noir that offer immediate drinking pleasure. Batch fermented in small open-top tanks, it spends 6-9 months in 100% French Oak, the Gold River Pinot Noir offers exceptional quality and regionality at a good price.