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Peregrine Pinot Noir 2021
- Volume
- 750
- Vintage
- 2021
- ABV
- 13.5%
£35.00
Member Price: £28.00
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 youthful purple highlights.
- Nose
- Perfumed red and dark cherry, raspberry and plum, with floral notes, subtle spice, dried herbs and gently toasted oak.
- Palate
- Elegant and concentrated, with ripe cherry, dark berry and plum flavours. Bright acidity gives the wine energy, while fine, silky tannins provide structure. Subtle oak spice adds complexity without overpowering the fruit.
- Finish
- Long and refined, with dark cherry, red fruit, spice and a lingering savoury character.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Roast duck, venison, lamb, roast pork, game birds, mushroom dishes, truffle pasta and charcuterie.
- Suggested Occasions
- Dinner parties, Sunday lunches, fine dining, celebrations and serious wine dinners.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- The Open, Masters weekend, golf days, Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, international cricket and post-match dinners.
Details
- Style
- Premium Central Otago Pinot Noir
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Central Otago
- Appellation
- Central Otago
- Producer
- Peregrine Wines
- Vineyard
- Bendigo 50% / Pisa 50%
- Grape Variety
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Closure
- Screw Cap
- Drinking Window
- 2024–2031
- Serving Temp
- 14–16°C
- Decanting Advice
- 30 minutes of gentle aeration is beneficial when young, although not essential.
- Cellaring Potential
- Up to 10 years, or beyond if well cellared.
- Oak/Cask Ageing
- 10 months in French oak barrels, 25% new oak.
Awards & Medals
96 points; Peregrine Pinot Noir 2021 also received Silver at the 2024 Aotearoa NZ Organic Wine Awards.
“This is a really elegant Pinot — plenty of beautiful cherry and dark fruit, but with that lovely earthy and savoury complexity that keeps you coming back. It has much more structure than you might expect and feels like a wine that will only get better. A fantastic bottle from Central Otago.” - Rupert H
The 2021 received a strong professional rating, with tasting notes highlighting its perfumed cherry fruit, acidity, finesse, texture and length. Cuisine described the wine as energetic, juicy and long, with bright acidity and firm but attractive tannins.