red2024 (representative vintage)$14–$34 est.

Auckland Pinot Noir

Auckland Estate · Auckland · New Zealand

Auckland Pinot Noir is an red wine from New Zealand, in the Auckland region (Northern New Zealand, around the country's largest city: from the Kumeu hills west of the city to Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf.), made principally from Pinot Noir. a house-style Auckland pinot noir that showcases the grape in this region.

In character, this value tier delivers the classic pinot noir profile — red cherry, strawberry, rose, violet — with the structural stamp of Auckland and a medium-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium
Acidity
High
Tannin
Low
Sweetness
Low
ABV
13.5–14.5%
Finish
A classic Auckland expression of pinot noir.

Aromas & Flavours

red cherrystrawberryrosevioletearthy mushroom
  • · red cherry
  • · raspberry
  • · mushroom
  • · forest floor
  • · sweet spice

Food Pairing

  • · duck
  • · salmon
  • · grilled chicken
  • · mushroom risotto
  • · soft Brie

Perfect Pairing Guides

Food guides featuring wines made from this grape.

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
15–17 °C
Decanting
30–60 minutes
Cellaring
3–8 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $14–$34. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.