2022 Valli 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir

A rare, collectible release — iconic, age-worthy and priced to disappear

98 Points – Kane Jaunutis

Central Otago, New Zealand

$113 a bottle (RRP $120)
25th Anniversary Pinot Noir • Valli • Central Otago • New Zealand

"25th Anniversary — Valli’s milestone Central Otago Pinot Noir. 98 points Kane Jaunutis. A rare, collectible release — iconic, age-worthy and priced to disappear at $113 (RRP $120)."

About Valli and the 25th Anniversary

Valli is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and respected Pinot Noir producers — founded by Grant Taylor in Central Otago, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality, complexity and distinctive site expression from multiple Central Otago vineyard sites. The 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir is a milestone expression celebrating a quarter-century of Valli’s winemaking excellence — a rare, collectible release that showcases the extraordinary depth of experience and mastery that 25 years of Central Otago Pinot Noir winemaking can achieve. 98 points from Kane Jaunutis — outstanding recognition for a wine of extraordinary milestone significance.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright ruby-red with garnet hues and excellent clarity.

Aroma:
Captivating and elegantly expressive with:

• red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry
• rose petal, dried herbs and subtle spice
• forest floor, earthy minerality and fine oak integration — the extraordinary complexity of great Central Otago Pinot Noir

Central Otago Pinot Noir of world-class aromatic distinction — the red cherry and wild strawberry character of premium cool-climate Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the forest floor and spice complexity of Grant Taylor’s celebrated 25 years of winemaking mastery.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with excellent balance and complexity.
Expect layers of:

• red fruit, cherry and raspberry
• spice, cedar and silky tannins
• the elegant character and cool-climate precision of great Central Otago Pinot Noir

Finish:
Long and satisfying with persistent red fruit, savoury complexity and the elegant character that makes this anniversary Pinot Noir so compelling.

Critical Acclaim

98pts – Kane Jaunutis

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Release: 25th Anniversary (milestone expression)
• Region: Central Otago, New Zealand
• Producer: Valli
• Founder: Grant Taylor
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2037+ (10–15 years)

Food Pairings

• Roast duck breast with cherry glaze
• Grilled quail with wild mushrooms
• Seared salmon or tuna with soy and ginger
• Truffle risotto or wild mushroom pasta
• Soft-rind cheeses — Brie or Taleggio

Why We Love It

This is a rare, collectible milestone release — Valli’s 2022 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir, 98 points Kane Jaunutis, celebrating a quarter-century of extraordinary Central Otago Pinot Noir winemaking excellence from one of New Zealand’s most respected and celebrated producers. Grant Taylor at his most inspired.
At $113 (RRP $120), it delivers outstanding Central Otago Pinot Noir character of world-class distinction — a wine that will reward both immediate enjoyment and careful cellaring for decades to come.

A rare, collectible release — iconic, age-worthy and priced to disappear. 25th Anniversary, by Valli.