2022 Valli Waitaki Pinot Noir 375ml

A cult Pinot with crazy perfume and precision — Waitaki at its absolute finest in the perfect half-bottle format

97 Points – Chow | 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Waitaki Valley, North Otago, New Zealand

$50 a bottle (375ml half-bottle)
Waitaki Pinot Noir • Valli • Waitaki Valley • North Otago • New Zealand

"Waitaki — Valli’s celebrated North Otago Pinot Noir. 97 points Chow, 95 points Halliday. A cult Pinot with crazy perfume and precision — Waitaki at its absolute finest in the perfect half-bottle format at $50."

About the 375ml Half-Bottle Format

The 375ml half-bottle is the perfect format for exploring Valli’s extraordinary Waitaki Pinot Noir — ideal for intimate occasions, gifting, or discovering the wine before committing to a full bottle. The same extraordinary wine, the same dual critical acclaim — 97 points Chow and 95 points Halliday Wine Companion — in the perfect half-bottle format. Also available in 750ml ($90, RRP $100).

About Valli and Waitaki Valley

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 New Zealand vineyard regions. The Waitaki Valley is one of New Zealand’s most exciting and distinctive wine regions — located in North Otago, known for its extraordinary limestone soils, high elevation and cool continental climate that produces Pinot Noir of exceptional elegance, mineral precision and distinctive character unlike any other New Zealand wine region.

Tasting Notes

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

Aroma:
Cult-level perfume and precision with:

• red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry
• rose petal, dried herbs and subtle spice
• forest floor, earthy minerality and the extraordinary limestone mineral precision of great Waitaki Valley Pinot Noir

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

• red fruit, cherry and raspberry
• spice, cedar and silky tannins
• the extraordinary limestone mineral precision and cool-climate elegance of great Waitaki Valley Pinot Noir

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

Critical Acclaim

97pts – Chow

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Format: 375ml Half-Bottle
• Region: Waitaki Valley, North Otago, New Zealand
• Producer: Valli
• Founder: Grant Taylor
• Terroir: Limestone soils, high elevation, cool continental climate
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030+ (8–12 years)

Food Pairings

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

Why We Love It

This is a cult Pinot with crazy perfume and precision — Valli’s 2022 Waitaki Pinot Noir in the perfect 375ml half-bottle format, 97 points Chow and 95 points Halliday Wine Companion, Waitaki at its absolute finest from one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and respected Pinot Noir producers.
At $50, it delivers outstanding Waitaki Valley Pinot Noir character and exceptional value in the perfect half-bottle format for intimate occasions, gifting or discovery.

Crazy perfume and precision in the perfect half-bottle — Waitaki, by Valli.