Peregrine Pinnacle Pinot Noir

Volume: 750ml
Vintage: 2021
ABV: 13.5%

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£75.00

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PEREGRINE · 96 POINTS · CAMERON DOUGLAS MS · CENTRAL OTAGO · PINOT NOIR

Peregrine's flagship Pinot Noir captures the purity, elegance and intensity of Central Otago, drawing fruit from the region's distinct Bendigo, Pisa and Gibbston sub-regions. The 2021 vintage is beautifully perfumed, combining dark cherry, boysenberry, raspberry and plum with wild thyme, spice and subtle oak. Silky yet structured, with bright acidity, firm fine-grained tannins and impressive length, it has the concentration and balance to develop beautifully in bottle. Cameron Douglas MS awarded it 96 points, calling it a wine of “focus and quality, concentration and length” with a strong foundation for ageing.

A serious Central Otago Pinot Noir with exceptional purity, structure and length — and the pedigree to reward cellaring.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep ruby red with a darker core and youthful purple highlights.
Nose: Perfumed dark cherry, raspberry and boysenberry, layered with plum, wild thyme, dried herbs, subtle florals and warm spice.
Palate: Concentrated yet elegant, with ripe cherry, boysenberry, plum and dried raspberry. Bright acidity brings energy, while firm but refined tannins provide structure. Oak spice and subtle mineral character add complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
Finish: Long, savoury and persistent, with dark berries, spice, mineral notes and silky tannins.

Perfect For

Suggested Dishes: Roast pork with herbs and fennel, duck, venison, rack of lamb, roast game birds, mushroom dishes and truffle pasta.
Suggested Occasions: Fine dining, dinner parties, Sunday lunch, special celebrations and serious wine dinners.
Suggested Sporting Occasions: Golf days, The Open, Masters weekend, Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, international cricket and post-match dinners.

Details

Style: Premium Cool-Climate Pinot Noir
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Appellation: Central Otago
Producer: Peregrine Wines
Vineyard: Bendigo, Pisa and Gibbston sub-regions
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Closure: Screw Cap
Drinking Window: 2026–2036 — Cameron Douglas MS specifically recommended this window.
Serving Temp: 14–16°C
Decanting Advice: Decant for 30–45 minutes when young; older bottles can simply be opened and allowed to breathe gently in the glass.
Cellaring Potential: 8–10+ years. The wine's acidity, tannin and concentration give it excellent ageing potential.
Oak/Cask Ageing: 10 months in French oak barrels.

Organic

Awards & Medals

96 points — Cameron Douglas MS, December 2023.

“This is exactly what I want from a great Pinot Noir — elegant and silky, but with plenty going on underneath. The dark cherry and spice are gorgeous, and there is enough structure to make you think this will get even better with age. A seriously impressive Central Otago Pinot.” - Jonny G

"A wine of focus and quality, concentration and length,” highlighting baked cherry, boysenberry, plum and dried raspberry alongside oak spice, stone-mineral character and wild thyme. He described the wine as lengthy and complex, with firm tannins and acidity providing a strong foundation for ageing."