2023 Valli Gibbston Pinot Noir 375ml

A breathtaking Pinot Noir — perfumed, precise and layered with incredible detail. One of the finest expressions of Gibbston ever produced.

🏆 Category Winner – “Best for Pinot Lovers” (The New Zealand Herald / Viva Wine Awards 2025)
98 Points – Wine Orbit | 98 Points – Raymond Chan Wine Reviews | 96 Points – Wine Advocate (#1 NZ Pinot Noir) | 96 Points – Jane Skilton MW | 95 Points – The R Review

Central Otago, NZ 

$45 a 375ml bottle
Single Vineyard • Iconic • One of NZ’s Finest Pinot Noirs

“A breathtaking Pinot Noir — perfumed, precise and layered with incredible detail. One of the finest expressions of Gibbston ever produced.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright ruby with a luminous crimson edge — elegant, pure and beautifully vibrant.

Aroma:
Highly perfumed and complex with:

• wild strawberry and raspberry
• red cherry and cranberry
• rose petal and violet
• thyme, spice and subtle forest floor
• hints of mineral lift and fine oak

Aromatic detail and finesse in abundance.

Palate:
Silky, precise and seamlessly structured — a world-class expression of Pinot Noir.
Expect layers of:

• vibrant red berry fruit
• cherry, cranberry and pomegranate
• savoury spice and herbal nuance
• ultra-fine tannins
• bright, energetic acidity driving the wine

The wine delivers intensity through finesse, with remarkable purity and flow.

Finish:
Long, graceful and incredibly persistent with lingering red fruit, florals and mineral detail.

Awards & Accolades

• 🏆 Category Winner – “Best for Pinot Lovers” (Viva Wine Awards 2025)
• 98pts – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
• 98pts – Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
• 96pts – Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate (#1 NZ Pinot Noir)
• 96pts – Jane Skilton MW
• 95pts – Stephen Wong MW, The R Review

One of the most decorated New Zealand Pinot Noirs of the vintage.

About Valli & Gibbston

Valli is one of Central Otago’s leading Pinot Noir specialists, crafting wines that highlight subregional character.

Gibbston is known for producing Pinot Noir with:

• elegance and finesse
• aromatic lift
• cooler-climate precision
• silky structure

This release showcases the subregion at its absolute best.

Food Pairings

• Duck
• Roast chicken
• Game birds
• Mushroom dishes
• Soft cheeses

Why We Love It

This is elite, collector-level Pinot Noir — perfumed, refined and globally recognised.
At $45 for 375ml, it offers outstanding value for a wine of this calibre and acclaim.

A must-have for serious Pinot lovers.