Winter Warmers

Some of ele HOMES favourite pinot noirs to keep you warm this winter.

Changing habits? Try this zero alcohol pinot noir.

NOBLE FELLOWS PINOT NOIR Noble Fellows Colonel Kiwi Marlborough Pinot Noir is a premium quality Pinot Noir from Marlborough, with a deep crimson hue and distinct aromas of red cherries. Savour the fine flavours of spice and plum with a smooth silky finish. Food pairings: Salt rubbed Blue Mountain Lamb Peking Duck or Duck based dishes; High Country New Zealand Venison; Wood smoked Tasmania Salmon RRP. $18.00

PLUS & MINUS PINOT NOIR

For those of you wanting to make some positive changes why not give this delicious alcohol-free pinot a try. Deep and savoury with a touch of sweetness, Plus Minus Pinot Noir brings the iconic taste of a deep and complex red in an alcohol-free wine. Plus, grape seed extract is incorporated into the mix for an added boost of antioxidants. Could there be anything better?! RRP: $14.99

INNOCENT BYSTANDER PINOT NOIR A pinot that carefully balances cerebral intrigue and pure drinking pleasure. It’s like a riot of berries laid over a bed of fine silky tannin. This pinot is fantastically varietal and extremely approachable, packed full of black cherry and cedary notes with a perfect balance of soft, but fine-grained tannin. Jump in, you’ll love it. A perfect food match with mushroom pizza and pasta with duck ragu. RRP: $25.00

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM PINOT NOIR A medium red in colour with vibrant aromas of dark plums, cherry and hints of forest floor. The palate is fruit-driven with a core of supple red berry and cherry flavours highlighted by a spicy complexity. Bright acidity and fine tannins provide definition to the long finish. Perfect with duck or mushroom risotto. RRP $15.00

DEVIL’S CORNER RESOLUTION PINOT NOIR With cherry, red berry and spice, this Resolution Pinot Noir wine has all the striking intensity and length of very cool grown pinot. Food pairings: A Pinot Noir with this intensity and concentration screams out for quality food accompaniments. Chargrilled lamb cutlets marinated in a chimichurri and served with bok choy. Or why not try it with whole roasted duck, mediterranean vegetables and a deep red wine jus. RRP. $34.00