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  • Lost Farm Tasmania Pinot Noir 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery Background Lost Farm Wines is a cool-climate winemaking project by the Angove Family, established in 2018. Located in the Tamar Valley, Tasm...

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  • Peninsula Panorama Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2024 - 12 Bottles

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    Overview The Peninsula Panorama Pinot Noir 2024 is a refined expression of the Mornington Peninsula's cool-climate terroir. Crafted by Stumpy Gully...

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  • Hollick Coonawarra Pinot Noir 2022 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery Background Hollick Estates is a boutique winery located on the famed terra rossa soils of the Coonawarra region in South Australia. Founded ...

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  • Tread Softly Core Range South Australia Pinot Noir 2026 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundTread Softly places focus on lighter, environmentally conscious wine styles. Their Pinot Noir is a delicate yet expressive interpr...

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  • Mullet Wines Victoria Pinot Noir 2025 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundWith a playful name but a serious commitment to quality, Mullet Wines brings out the lighter, more approachable side of Pinot Noir...

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  • Little Giant Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2025 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundLittle Giant is best known for its bold, expressive wines, but with their Single Vineyard series they take a more refined approach...

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  • Little Giant Pinot Noir 2025 South Australia - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundLittle Giant is known for producing wines that are bold, characterful, and true to their regional origins. With its playful wombat...

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  • Hillbilly Wines Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundHillbilly Wines champions the purity and elegance of Adelaide Hills fruit, with a focus on cool-climate varieties that speak authe...

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  • Crimson Monster Limestone Coast Pinot Noir 2022 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundCrimson Monster is known for bold, generous, and fruit-driven wines crafted to showcase the intensity of South Australia’s best re...

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  • Bento Wrattonbully Pinot Noir 2025 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundBento is a modern Australian wine brand that captures the essence of approachable, fruit-driven winemaking. Each wine is sourced f...

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  • Bare Winemakers Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2025 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundBare Winemakers are dedicated to creating wines that speak clearly of their origins, with minimal intervention and a focus on puri...

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  • Burton McMahon Syme Single Vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2024 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundSyme Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is crafted by Burton McMahon to express the individuality of the vineyard site. The winery emphasi...

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  • Banks Road Wines 'Yarram Creek Range' Victoria Pinot Noir 2023 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Overview Banks Road Wines is a family owned, small batch winery on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. Focused on cool-climate varieties, the es...

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  • Banks Road Wines 'Estate' Victoria Pinot Noir 2023 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Overview Banks Road Wines is a family owned, small batch winery on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. Focused on cool-climate varieties, the es...

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  • Indigo Vineyards 'Secret Village' Beechworth Pinot Noir (limited) 2023 - 6 bottles

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    Winery Overview Indigo Vineyard is a family-run winery in Everton Upper near Beechworth. Their cool-climate site with granitic soils produces refin...

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  • Indigo Vineyards 'Blue Label' Beechworth Pinot Noir 2023 - 12 bottles

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    Winery Overview Indigo Vineyard is a family-run winery located in Everton Upper near Beechworth. Their 50-hectare vineyard produces cool-climate va...

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  • Nomad's Gardens 'Glenmore Springs Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2024 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Overview Nomad’s Gardens is a family-run venture based in Eldorado in North East Victoria, established in 2017 by Ben and Ellie Schulz Dahle...

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  • Fowles Wines 'Farm To Table' Victoria Pinot Noir 2021 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery Background Fowles Wine is a family-run estate located in the cool-climate Strathbogie Ranges of Victoria, Australia. Their 'Farm To Table' r...

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  • Fowles Wines 'Are You Game' Victoria Pinot Noir 2021 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery Background Fowles Wines is a family‐run estate in the Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria. The “Are You Game?” range brings a spirited approach to ...

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  • Ross Hill Pinnacle Orange, NSW Pinot Noir 2023 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Background Ross Hill Wines is a family-owned estate in Orange, New South Wales, run by the Robson family. The Pinnacle Series includes their...

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  • Ross Hill Family Series Orange, NSW 'Harry' Pinot Noir 2025 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Background Ross Hill Wines is a family-owned estate in Orange, New South Wales, run by the Robson family. The Family Series wines are named ...

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  • Coppabella Wines Sirius New South Wales Pinot Noir 2022 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery Background Coppabella Vineyard is a family‑run estate in Tumbarumba, New South Wales, under the care of Jason and Alecia Brown. The Sirius l...

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  • Coppabella Wines Crest New South Wales Pinot Noir 2021 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Background Coppabella Vineyard is a family‑run estate in Tumbarumba, New South Wales, managed by Jason and Alecia Brown. Perched on a steep ...

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  • Coppabella Wines Single Vineyard New South Wales Pinot Noir 2024 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Background Coppabella Vineyard is a family‑run estate in Tumbarumba, NSW, now managed by Jason and Alecia Brown. The estate stands at 600 m ...

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  • Moppity Vineyards 'Atrius' New South Wales Pinot Noir 2023 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Background Moppity Vineyards was founded in 2002 by Jason and Alecia Brown and farms elevated vineyards across three cool‑climate zones in S...

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  • Dalrymple Single Site Swansea Tasmania Pinot Noir 2024 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery InformationDalrymple Vineyards is celebrated for its commitment to crafting exceptional, terroir-driven wines. Nestled on Tasmania’s picture...

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  • 42 Degrees South Pinot Noir

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    42 Degrees South Pinot Noir has red cherry and blackcurrant aromas followed by mixed red berry flavours that linger elegantly and finish with delic...

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  • Yabby Lake Mornington Peninsula Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025 - 6 Bottles

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    WINEMAKING The fruit was handpicked between 20th February – 4th March, with each parcel handled separately in the winery. Hand sorted and carefully...

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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Martinborough Pinot Noir 2024 - 12 Bottles

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    TASTING NOTES Bright cherry with purple hue. Leaps from the glass. Wild strawberry, blueberry and white truffle notes all in abundance.The palate h...

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  • Mt Difficulty Mansons Farm Single Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 - 6 Bottles

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    TASTING NOTES Mansons Farm Pinot Noir is hand crafted in very limited quantities. Our 2016 is medium ruby red in colour with a bouquet of black c...

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  • Shaw & Smith Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2025 (375ml) - 12 Bottles

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    WINERY INFORMATION: Shaw + Smith was established with the goal to make exciting and refined wines exclusively from Adelaide Hills that rank amongst...

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  • Yarrawood Tall Tales Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021 - 6 Bottles

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    The Tall Tales Pinot Noir from Yarrawood Estate captures the essence of the Yarra Valley’s cool-climate character, a region where Pinot truly thriv...

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  • The Pawn Wines El Desperado Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2025 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundThe Pawn is an artisan project started by Tom Keelan in the Adelaide Hills. It was born from a desire to rebel against big-winery ...

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  • Rabbit Ranch Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022 - 12 Bottles

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    Rabbit Ranch Pinot Noir 2022 from Central Otago is a soft, fruit-forward wine with low tannins, offering an easy-drinking experience that’s perfect...

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  • Seville Estate Wines 'Estate Range' Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Overview Seville Estate’s Estate Range showcases wines grown exclusively on the property, produced on site to reflect the character of their...

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  • Yarrawood Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2024 - 12 Bottles

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Buy Pinot Noir Wine Online

Buying Pinot Noir wine online with Just Wines is simple. The collection covers everything from affordable midweek bottles to distinctive regional and premium releases, with organic, preservative-free and smaller-format options alongside the classics. You'll find cool-climate Australian Pinot Noir from Tasmania, the Yarra Valley and beyond, plus New Zealand expressions from Marlborough and Central Otago.

Use the search and filter tools to shop by region, price, brand or style, and order Pinot Noir online today with fast, reliable delivery across Australia.

Australian Pinot Noir

Australia has become genuinely well known for Pinot Noir, particularly from its cooler wine regions where the long, slow growing season preserves the grape's delicate fruit and fresh acidity. Tasmania, the Yarra Valley, the Mornington Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills are the standout regions, each giving the variety its own local stamp.

What makes Australian Pinot Noir so rewarding to explore is exactly this regional variation. A cool, maritime Tasmanian bottle drinks quite differently from a riper Adelaide Hills example, even though both are unmistakably Pinot. The wines are generally light to medium-bodied, with signature cherry and strawberry fruit.

Pinot Noir by Region

Region shapes everything about how a Pinot Noir tastes, so it's one of the best ways to find your style.

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

The Yarra Valley in Victoria is one of Australia's most celebrated Pinot Noir regions. Its cool climate and varied vineyard elevations produce generally light to medium-bodied wines with cherry, strawberry and plum flavours, and a fine, elegant structure. Look for producers like Tarrawarra Estate, Wild Folk and Yarrawood.

Tasmanian Pinot Noir

Tasmania's cool maritime climate suits Pinot Noir beautifully. The island's wines are typically light to medium-bodied, with delicate red apple, cherry and strawberry flavours and lively natural acidity that gives them real freshness and length. Frogmore Creek and Lost Farm are strong examples in our range.

Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir

The cooling influence of Bass Strait defines Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir. These wines are generally medium-bodied, with vibrant strawberry and cherry fruit and a juicy backbone of acidity that makes them both elegant and easy to enjoy. Red Claw is a benchmark producer here.

Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir from the Adelaide Hills tends to be a touch riper and more medium-bodied, with generous cherry and berry flavours. Fruit from the cooler pockets of the region is also prized for traditional-method sparkling wine. Lambrook, Aloft and Little Giant all feature in our range.

South Australian Pinot Noir

Beyond the Adelaide Hills, South Australia offers Pinot Noir across a range of styles and price points, from approachable everyday bottles to cooler-climate expressions from the Limestone Coast and Coonawarra. Names to look for include Elephant in the Room, Cape Barren, Hollick and Tread Softly.

Pinot Noir Styles

Pinot Noir comes in a spread of styles, so there's a bottle to suit every palate and occasion.

Light and Elegant Pinot Noir

If you love fresh, delicate reds, look to cool-climate wines with bright acidity and pretty cherry and strawberry fruit. Tasmania and the Yarra Valley are the go-to regions here, giving lighter-bodied wines with real finesse.

Richer and Fruit-Driven Pinot Noir

For a fuller, more generous style, look at riper fruit and a little more structure. Warmer Australian sites and regions like the Adelaide Hills produce medium-bodied Pinot Noir with ripe berry flavours and a rounder mouthfeel, sometimes with a touch of oak.

Premium Pinot Noir

Our premium tier gathers the single-vineyard and reserve bottlings for those after something special, including expressions from Tarrawarra, Nanny Goat, Amisfield and Provenance, plus the occasional French Burgundy. These reward a little cellaring and a considered occasion.

Top Rated Pinot Noir

If you want to shop by acclaim, our top-rated Pinot Noir brings together the highest-scoring and award-winning bottles in the range, wines that have earned strong critic points and medals for their quality and character.

Best Pinot Noir by Budget

Whatever you're looking to spend, there's a good Pinot Noir here for it.

Pinot Noir Under $20

Great value everyday drinking, with easy-going, fruit-forward bottles perfect for a midweek dinner. Options like Gapsted Buffalo, The Hero and T Bone deliver plenty of character without stretching the budget.

Pinot Noir Under $30

Step up to more regional character and a little more complexity, with bottles from the likes of Stoneleigh, Villa Maria, Tamburlaine and Cape Barren. This is the sweet spot for quality versus price.

Pinot Noir Under $50

For a special weekend bottle or a considered gift, this range brings genuine regional expression and structure, ideal if you want to trade up without heading into premium territory.

How to Choose a Pinot Noir

Not sure which bottle to pick? Start with what you already enjoy, then narrow it down.

Choose Pinot Noir by Region

Region is the biggest clue to style. For fresh, elegant wines, explore Tasmania and the Yarra Valley. For something a touch riper and fuller, look to the Adelaide Hills and warmer South Australian sites. To try a different expression again, reach for a New Zealand bottle from Marlborough or Central Otago.

Choose Pinot Noir by Taste and Body

Prefer something light and fruity? Look for cool-climate wines with bright acidity and cherry or strawberry notes. After more body? Choose riper fruit, a bit more structure or some oak influence for a rounder, fuller glass.

Choose Pinot Noir by Occasion

For an easy midweek red, an everyday bottle under $20 does the job nicely. For a dinner party or gift, a regional bottle under $30 to $50 adds character, and for a milestone or celebration, a premium single-vineyard release is well worth it.

Choose Pinot Noir for Food Pairing

Pinot Noir is one of the most food-friendly reds there is. Its acidity and soft tannins suit dishes that bigger reds would overwhelm, think roast chicken, duck, pork, salmon, mushroom risotto and charcuterie. Match lighter styles with delicate dishes and richer ones with heartier plates.

What Does Pinot Noir Taste Like?

Pinot Noir is usually fresh, fruity and smooth rather than heavy or strongly tannic. Expect flavours of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, red berries, cranberry and plum, with some bottles developing more savoury, earthy notes such as mushroom, spice, vanilla and gentle oak over time. Cooler growing conditions preserve the fresh acidity and delicate fruit the variety is known for, while warmer sites produce riper, fuller flavours. It's light to medium-bodied and almost always dry, so it tastes fruity without being sweet.

FAQS

1. What is Pinot Noir wine? +

Pinot Noir is a red wine made from the Pinot Noir grape, a variety originally associated with Burgundy in France and now grown in cool-climate regions worldwide. It's known for its delicate skin, soft tannins and light to medium body, with fresh flavours of cherry, strawberry and raspberry.

2. Is Pinot Noir a red wine? +

Yes. Pinot Noir is a red wine, and a light to medium-bodied one at that. It's made from red grapes but has less weight, softer tannins and brighter acidity than fuller reds like Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. The same grape is also widely used to make sparkling wine.

3. What does Pinot Noir taste like? +

Pinot Noir leads with fresh red fruit, cherry, strawberry, raspberry and cranberry, and is smooth rather than heavy or tannic. With age or from warmer regions, you may also find plum, spice, mushroom, earth and subtle oak. It tastes fruity but is generally dry, not sweet.

4. What is the best Australian Pinot Noir? +

The best Australian Pinot Noir comes down to the style you enjoy, but the country's benchmark regions are Tasmania, the Yarra Valley, the Mornington Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills. Highly rated bottles in our range include releases from Provenance, Red Claw, Little Giant and Lambrook. A top-rated Pinot Noir filter is an easy way to shop by critic acclaim.

5. Which Australian region is best known for Pinot Noir? +

Tasmania and the Yarra Valley are the two most celebrated Australian regions for Pinot Noir, both cool-climate areas that suit the grape especially well. The Mornington Peninsula and Adelaide Hills are also highly regarded, each producing a distinct regional style.

6. Is Australian Pinot Noir light or full-bodied? +

Australian Pinot Noir is generally light to medium-bodied, with signature cherry and strawberry fruit. Cooler regions like Tasmania and the Yarra Valley lean lighter and more elegant, while warmer sites such as the Adelaide Hills can give a slightly fuller, riper style.

7. What food pairs well with Pinot Noir? +

Pinot Noir is highly food-friendly. Its acidity and soft tannins suit roast chicken, duck, pork, salmon, lamb, mushroom risotto and pasta, charcuterie and soft cheeses like brie or Gruyère. It works particularly well with earthy ingredients such as mushrooms and truffles.

8. Is Pinot Noir a dry red wine? +

Yes. Most Pinot Noir is dry. Its cherry, strawberry and raspberry flavours can make it taste fruity, but the wine itself has little residual sugar, with acidity and tannins keeping it balanced. It's a great choice if you like fruit-forward reds that aren't heavy or sweet.

9. What is the difference between Pinot Noir and Shiraz? +

Pinot Noir is lighter, fresher and softer, with red fruit like cherry and strawberry, delicate tannins and bright acidity. Shiraz is fuller-bodied and more powerful, with darker fruit like blackberry and plum, firmer tannins and often a peppery, spicy edge. Choose Pinot Noir for elegance and food-friendliness, Shiraz for bold, richer drinking.

10. Should Pinot Noir be chilled? +

Yes, lightly. Pinot Noir is best served slightly chilled, around 13 to 15°C, rather than at warm room temperature. If the bottle has been sitting somewhere warm, give it a short spell in the fridge before serving. A wider glass helps the aromas open up.

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