Valli Vineyards

Grant Taylor’s name is synonymous with Otago Pinot Noir. As owner and winemaker, Grant has been crafting wines there since 1993 when the region was in its infancy with only 20 ha planted, (today there are over 1700). Grant’s accomplishments are well known in the wine world, as he is possibly New Zealand’s most awarded Pinot Noir producer, credited with winning the Best Pinot Noir Trophy at International Wine Competition in London an unprecedented four times – a feat achieved by no other winemaker in the world. Born in Oregon, Jen Parr is a winemaker and wine judge who joined the Valli team in 2015, having had extensive international experience of over 30 vintages worldwide and 17 vintages in New Zealand. Established in 1998, the aim of Valli is to produce single vineyard wines with an emphasis on expressing the site with clarity and purity.

“This has impressive depth of fruit as well as fragrant top line perfume. The oak spice suits the dark cherry and sweet earthiness. On the palate there is a punchy frame of tannins that draws tight and fresh through the finish thanks to bracing acidity.” – James Suckling

Lovely with a garlic and herb roasted pork tenderloin.

Accolades: 19.0/20 – Raymond Chan 5 stars – Michael Cooper 4.5 stars – Bob Campbell 93/100 – James Suckling