2022 Valli Waitaki Pinot Noir 750ml

A cult Pinot with crazy perfume and precision — Waitaki at its absolute finest

97 Points – Chow | 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Waitaki Valley, North Otago, New Zealand

$90 a bottle (RRP $100)
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 at $90 (RRP $100)."

The Valli Range at Liquid Vibe

Two extraordinary expressions from one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and respected Pinot Noir producers:

• Waitaki Pinot Noir 2022 — 97pts Chow, 95pts Halliday. A cult Pinot with crazy perfume and precision. $90 (RRP $100).
• 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir 2022 — 98pts Kane Jaunutis. A rare, collectible milestone release. $113 (RRP $120).

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. Dual critical acclaim — 97 points Chow and 95 points Halliday Wine Companion — confirming Waitaki as one of New Zealand’s most celebrated and distinctive Pinot Noir expressions.

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

Waitaki Valley Pinot Noir of world-class aromatic distinction — the red cherry and wild strawberry character of premium cool-climate Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the limestone mineral precision and forest floor complexity of Grant Taylor’s celebrated Waitaki winemaking.

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
• 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 – 2032+ (10–15 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, 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. Grant Taylor at his most precise and perfumed.
At $90 (RRP $100), it delivers outstanding Waitaki Valley Pinot Noir character and exceptional value from one of New Zealand’s most celebrated producers.

Crazy perfume and precision — Waitaki, by Valli.