Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Valli
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- New Zealand / Central Otago
- Wine style
- Red · Red
- Alcohol content
- 13%
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- High
- Composition
- Varietal/100%
About this wine
This Gibbston Pinot Noir comes from one of Central Otago’s cooler subregions and balances bright red fruit with a finely drawn, fresh structure. Expect cherry, raspberry and plum, alongside floral notes, gentle spice and subtle earthiness. Acidity is lively and the tannins are usually supple yet present, although the exact balance varies by vintage.
What does this wine taste like?
The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.
- Light
- Bold
- Smooth
- Tannic
- Dry
- Sweet
- Soft
- Acidic
- cherry
- raspberry
- plum
- violet
- spice
- forest floor
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- duck breast
- herb-roasted lamb rack
- mushroom risotto
- roasted beetroot
- salmon with earthy accompaniments
- Beef
- Veal
- Game Meat
- Poultry
Vintages
Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1993
- 1985
- 1970
- 1968
From the Wijnfeld cellars
Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.
Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.
Member ratings
Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.
- 5
- 0
- 4
- 1
- 3
- 0
- 2
- 0
- 1
- 0
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Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20198 Sep 2026
About Valli
Valli is a Central Otago producer best known for Pinot Noir wines that express the area’s different subregions. Its single-vineyard bottlings highlight the influence of site on the grape. Gibbston is among the cooler parts of Central Otago, generally producing aromatic, elegant Pinot Noir with marked freshness.
This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.