Here are The Wine Vault's top ten list of Pinot Noir for 2009.
I know they are expensive but for special occasions they will work a treat.
Rippon 2006 Central Otago Pinot Noir rrp $64.99
This is like drinking mid price Burgundy at 1/4 of the cost. Beautifully balanced with great perfumed aromatics that translates through to the palate finished with a good chunk of minerality. 96/100 points
Sandihurst 2006 Canterbury Pinot Noir rrp $39.99
Very impressive aromatics on the nose with hints of violet, raspberry and some bacon fat followed by great depth of flavour on the palate also finsihed of with some great minerality. 96/100 points
Clos Margeurite 2008 Marlborough Pinot Noir rrp $39.99
Delicate scents on the nose of wild berries that are layered and complex this fruit also translates on the palate with good body and structure. A real surprise for Marlborough Pinot Noir. 92/100 points
Lindis River 2006 Central Otago Pinot Noir rrp $44.99
Lindis River only make one wine and that is Pinot Noir. I applaud this and can fortunately say that they do a fine job. Blackberry with a hint of Pepper and 5 spice are present on the nose, with layered fruit and a slatiness on the palate. 90/100 points
Alana Estate 2007 Martinborough Pinot Noir rrp $55.99
Light in colour but incredibly delicate on the nose with gorgeous palate weight. This wine has a perfumed nose of rose, raspberry, and other black fruit with a sprinkle of bacon bits. The fruit is good on the palate and some great savouriness comes on at the end. 90/100 points
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