Concentration is the key word here; pure, focused Nelson fruit that absolutely sings. There is an expectation of premium pinot that it has genuine presence in the mouth, this meets and surpasses that expectation. Red cherries and raspberries sit on top of fine grain tannins. The acid is seamlessly stitched into every part of the wine, giving it a real 'line-drive' feel. There's tart winter strawberry and a bit of red apple on offer, too. Most pleasing is the weight of the wine on the palate. A fine example of Kiwi pinot that's ready to drink, but will certainly develop further with a short spell in your cellar.

You'll know Rob Dolan Wines for their reputation for excellence. They've been making some of the most iconic wines of the Yarra Valley and broader Victorian region for decades. This is, of course, no exception to that spirit of excellence; fresh red raspberries and pulpy cherry meat fine, slippery tannin structure. There is sappy acidity that frames the enduring finish. A brilliantly delivered wine from a master of their craft.

This is a clever wine, in a lot of ways. It's pretty hard to find great pinot noir at the moment. The last few vintages have been tough, and getting maximum flavour with a minimal pricetag is a near impossible task. One clever way to build texture and complexity in pinot noir is to partially ferment the whole berry clusters. The producer of this wine employed this method with 30% of the fruit before letting the wine age in 50% new French oak. What’s in the bottle is elegant, yet concentrated. Fruit is expressed as cherries, plums and strawberries and there are secondary notes of spice and earth. You’ll feel semi-serious drinking this lovely pinot, even if it is a Tuesday night in your PJs.