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And terrific value too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Konrad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40938434396203,"sku":"2020 Konrad Marlborough Pinot Noir","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020KonradMarlboroughPinotNoir.png?v=1704170232"},{"product_id":"2022-lightfoot-sons-myrtle-point-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Lightfoot Myrtle Point Vineyard Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eTucked away in a little nook of Gippsland between the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and Bass Strait, is the family owned and operated Lightfoot and Sons operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir and Chardonnay is what they do best, with this gorgeous little wine being the perfect introduction to the former. It really is one of the better quality Pinots in this price range you'll find out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished wine is a pretty, perfumed, lively Pinot with just enough earth and spice to keep things interesting. Really good drinking, and super value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lightfoot and Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40942546747435,"sku":"2022 Lightfoot Myrtle Point Vineyard Pinot Noir","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022Lightfoot_SonsMyrtlePointPinotNoir.png?v=1699579378"},{"product_id":"2023-battle-of-bosworth-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Battle of Bosworth Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's not a whole lot of Pinot Noir vines left in the McLaren Vale region, with Battle of Bosworth saying their Pinot vineyard is \"the last of a dying breed\" for the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is inspired by the Gamay wines of Beaujolais, in the sense that it keeps things focussed on being light, breezy, easy drinking, and the grapes go through carbonic maceration to achieve this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberries, plums, with subtle bits of spice - it's a great value little Pinot to crack open on a lazy afternoon or evening with a charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battle of Bosworth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41020407087147,"sku":"2023 Battle of Bosworth Pinot Noir","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022BattleofBosworthPinotNoir_7952a5cc-72a6-4df6-a939-0043ba2fdbd8.png?v=1708395348"},{"product_id":"2023-lethbridge-menage-a-noir-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Lethbridge Menage A Noir Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr. Ray Nadeson is a master craftsman of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (although he also makes a mean cool climate Shiraz!). His unique wines have led the way for many other natural winemakers to follow, with technique and precision leading his low-intervention philosophical approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Menage a Noir' is Ray's 'entry-level' Pinot, and as far as Pinot Noir goes it's about as good as it gets at this price. It's made from multiple parcels of fruit from various Geelong sub-regions and is designed to be simultaneously approachable and interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is another extremely user-friendly release - the move toward more fruit-forward, bright and friendly style of Pinot Noir clearly doing wonders for the label. 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It features a blend of Pinot fruit from two different vineyards in the Yarra - the Full Moon Vineyard and the Willowlake Vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does the job Dave wanted - its irresistible from first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bouncy Pinot Noir brimming with jubilant fruit, this will keep you coming back for more and more and more. Knock a slight chill into it and guzzle with abandon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arfion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41075500285995,"sku":"2023 Arfion Spring Pinot Noir","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2018_Arfion_Spring_Pinot_Noir.webp?v=1713745266"},{"product_id":"2023-red-claw-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Red Claw Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou just won't find a better value Pinot Noir in Mornington Peninsula than Yabby Lake's Red Claw Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is made in a similar vein to the Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Pinot Noir just in a more approachable style. It's all about bright, lively fruit, a soft, supple mid-palate and a juicy, pleasing finish which drags you back to the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mid-week Pinot Noir from a top-flight producer, there are few other examples which offer the value for money than the Red Claw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An appealing, plush and vibrant wine with lots of spices, some pepper complementing the sweet cherry fruit. Mid-weighted, with supple tannins and mouth-watering acidity ensuring this is not only good on its own but better with food.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Yabby Lake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41122416328747,"sku":"2023 Red Claw Pinot Noir","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2018RedClawPinotNoir_700x_e8525c57-d8c9-43ca-9b90-216c22f580df.webp?v=1719312047"},{"product_id":"2024-troppo-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Troppo Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've known Brendan and Laura Carter for over a decade now, and every time they release something new, it feels like catching up with an old mate who’s still got a few tricks up their sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Troppo Pinot Noir is another reminder of their winemaking savvy, and it’s a little ripper release from their backyard in the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite a tricky vintage with tiny yields, they’ve crafted a wine that’s everything you want from Pinot—earthy, vibrant, and just plain delicious. Expect earthy porcini notes, mixed with juicy raspberry, blackberry bramble, and a cheeky hint of Chinese five-spice. It’s like a black cherry and pomegranate party in a glass, with that classic Hills freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, this is the kind of Pinot you’ll keep coming back to, just like we do with the Carters’ wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TIvgZQGYiYM?si=x5IF7m4_PuU1zc0b\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unico Zelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41176981340203,"sku":"2024 Troppo Pinot Noir","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024TroppoPinotNoir.webp?v=1726199830"},{"product_id":"2024-xavier-goodridge-pa-pa-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eXavier Goodridge’s 2024 Pa Pa Pinot Noir is the kind of wine that just makes you smile. Sourced from Mount Gambier and Heywood in South West Victoria, this is Xavier’s original flagship wine - a joyous, no-fuss Pinot designed for pure enjoyment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a playful Pinot with its bright ruby hue, inviting you in with aromas of cherry blossoms, rose petals, and hibiscus. The palate bursts with juicy cranberry and tart cherry flavours, touched by a hint of sweet kirsch and nervy acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented in stainless steel and aged in a mix of stainless and old barrels, this Pinot Noir keeps its focus on bright fruit and lively acidity. It’s light-bodied, with a savoury finish that makes it incredibly moreish. Chill it down and serve it on a warm day - it’s a Pinot meant to be enjoyed casually, at a picnic or around the dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine that’s all about easy, breezy drinking, with just enough complexity to keep you coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Xavier Goodridge shapes it into a bright fruited, aromatically lifted and savoury edged wine that punches well above its weight.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (Top 100 Wines of 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Xavier Goodridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41191202291755,"sku":"2024 Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Noir","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024XavierGoodridgePaPaPinotNoir.webp?v=1728534976"},{"product_id":"2023-fat-bastard-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Fat Bastard Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fat Bastard is one of the best value imported Pinot Noirs you are going to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailing from the Languedoc Roussillon region, Fat Bastard shows ripe black raspberry and dark cherry aromas, complemented by hints of rose-hip and bay leaf. 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Made by Yarra Valley maestro Franco D'Anna, this is pure Pinot Noir to its core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's earthy, lifted, vibrant and just ludicrously drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a very good argument to be made that this Australia's best Pinot Noir in this price range. How the D'Annas produce this quality at the price remains a mystery but they do it year in, year out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoddles Creek Estate is the gold standard for quality, affordable Pinot Noir in Australia. Back up the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A very light, bright crimson red. Pure fruited, with aromas of freshly crushed raspberries, summer flowers and a touch of spice. Just as good on the light- to medium-bodied, brightly fruited and silkily structured palate. A wine, as always, to buy by the case and enjoy over the next three to four years!\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Hoddles Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41418341318699,"sku":"2024 Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020HoddlesCreekEstatePinotNoir_700x_700x_d6539350-1a8b-4ba5-88e9-8baab545e4ee.png?v=1744334785"},{"product_id":"2023-mt-difficulty-roaring-meg-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoaring Meg has always been the easygoing side of Mt Difficulty’s lineup - still very much Central Otago, but without the need for serious cellaring or ceremony. 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Sourced from their Mysterious Diggings vineyard - one of the highest sites in the famous Central Otago sub-region at 300 metres, this is the entry-level Pinot to get you into the world of Terra Sancta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were planted back in ’99 on the iconic Felton Road, so the pedigree is definitely there. The winemaking is pretty hands-off to let that fruit shine, using 100% wild yeast fermentation and gentle handling. It’s juicy and energetic with a bit of bramble spice and super soft tannins. It isn't trying to be a brooding blockbuster; it’s just pure, drinkable Central Otago Pinot on the fresher side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s been some massive hype around this vintage - James Suckling dropped a huge score and ranked it his #4 wine in the world - which is honestly wild (and a little bewildering) for a wine at this price point. To be totally transparent, we wouldn't have it rated anywhere near that high (if we were to rate wines, which we don't), but we do think it's pretty snappy value for Central Otago Pinot. Whether you buy into the scores or not, it’s one of the best bang-for-your-buck Central Otago Pinots around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terra Sancta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42525621485611,"sku":"2024 Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024TerraSanctaMysteriousDiggingsPinotNoir.png?v=1764559592"},{"product_id":"2023-nick-spencer-non-fiction-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Nick Spencer Non-Fiction Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a great opportunity to access premium Tumbarumba Pinot Noir at a significantly reduced price from our Best Value Producer of the Year in 2025. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Non-Fiction\" label is designed to offer exclusive, small-batch wines to Nick Spencer's direct customers that don't fit his usual production schedule. After making the strategic decision a couple of years ago to focus his main label solely on red blends, winemaker Nick was left with a surplus of high-quality, single-site Pinot Noir originally destined for his top-tier wines, which he's bottled here as a straight-up bargain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a top Tumbarumba vintage in 2023, half of this fruit was used in the highly rated LDR blend, while the remaining parcel was bottled separately as this limited release. It allows you to drink the exact same pedigree of fruit that usually commands a much higher price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt delivers excellent mid-week drinking. It is dark but lively, with classic Pinot aromas of black cherries, sweet earth and spices. What makes this a cut above for the dollars asked is the structure - it rocks proper, chewy tannins and a long, silky finish that you rarely find in Pinot Noir at this price point. With only 100 dozen produced, it is a limited volume offer for those quick enough to secure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a sub-$20 Pinot Noir that is characterised by its length. That’s a sentence you don’t hear often... This, it has to be said, is a lovely wine, by its own design.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Nick Spencer Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42877973463083,"sku":"2023 Nick Spencer Non-Fiction Pinot Noir","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023NickSpencerNon-FictionPinotNoir.png?v=1769633295"},{"product_id":"2025-riposte-the-dagger-pinot-noir","title":"2025 Riposte The Dagger Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eTim Knappstein has clocked over 60 vintages, and frankly, he has nothing left to prove. 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A real no brainer here - great buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Comes together with signature Adelaide Hills fleshy fruit presence and style... Delivers plenty of upfront juiciness with an easy textural flow on a bed of brisk tannins.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Riposte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43052819415083,"sku":"2025 Riposte The Dagger Pinot Noir","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023RiposteTheDaggerPinotNoir_1_1_1613830a-f663-4c21-890d-81859a56e38f.png?v=1771211076"},{"product_id":"2025-animale-yarra-valley-pinot-noir","title":"2025 Animale Yarra Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis playful little Pinot Noir is made by Yarra Valley legend, Dave Mackintosh. 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Bottoms up!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Animale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43052863488043,"sku":"2025 Animale Yarra Valley Pinot Noir","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024AnimaleYarraValleyPinotNoir_b7fcfff8-8d3b-41f7-8f6c-0e89586e2692.webp?v=1777554491"},{"product_id":"2025-wickhams-road-gippsland-pinot-noir","title":"2025 Wickhams Road Gippsland Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"These value-packed pinot noirs are the unicorns of the wine world.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (The Australian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wickhams Road project isn't just about buying fruit; for this Gippsland release, Franco D'Anna and the team actually farm the block themselves. 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The palate is supple, closed out with a puff of powdery tannins and fine acidity.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (The Australian)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Hoddles Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43058510037035,"sku":"2025 Wickhams Road Gippsland Pinot Noir","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2025WickhamsRoadGippslandPinotNoir.png?v=1771371366"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/best-pinot-noir-under-30.oembed?page=2","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}