Peregrine wines are named in honour of New Zealand’s endemic falcon (Karearea in Maori), a bird that combines both power and finesse, the essence of Peregrine’s range of wines. None more so than this impressive Pinot Noir which has gone through somewhat of a resurgence in recent vintages. This can be attributed to amongst other things, vine age, a switch to organic principles and clearly a greater understanding of site and winemaking, with judicious use of oak and considered whole bunch elements attributing to a Central Otago Pinot Noir of the highest quality.
Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"This elegant Pinot Noir is perfumed with wild berries and hints of cardamon and cocoa. Its finely structured palate features dark red berry fruit, aromatic spice and earthy flavours. Purity, elegance combine with texture, concentration and length. A true reflection of the Central Otago sub regions that contribute to our Pinot Noir. We’ve timed the release of this wine so you can enjoy it now, or allow to age.
Organically certified Central Otago Pinot Noir – Peregrine Estate Bendigo (50%) and Pisa (50%) sub regions. Up to 18% whole bunch fermentation on selected fruit parcels. Fermented in open top fermenters, mainly pumped over and only plunged during the peak of ferment. Drained and pressed to French Oak barriques. 11 months on French oak, including 22% new oak."
95/100 Emma Jenkins MW, Decanter UK, October 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"An attractive nose of black cherry, blackberry jam and spice, lifted with redder fruit and floral notes. The palate is supple and fruit-rich with good carry and fine, powdery tannins that give a firm, elegant frame. Lovely mid-palate flow and good build and, given the excellent year, this will certainly benefit from further time in bottle. An equal blend of fruit from Peregrine’s Bendigo and Pisa vineyards. Established in 1998, the family-owned estate’s striking Gibbston winery emulates the shape of a falcon’s wing. Organic."
16.5/20 Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, January 2026 (2023 Vintage)
"Mid to pale transparent crimson. Restrained but relatively subtle nose. Rather sumptuously fragrant, ripe fruit counterbalanced by marked acidity and tannins still in evidence. Still quite youthful but ambitious."
92+/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, February 2026 (2023 Vintage)
"Dark cherry, cocoa, thyme, a little rhubarb, boot polish, and dried flower perfume. Medium-bodied, quite plush, lots of plum and cherry, a spicy note with some orange peel bitterness, sooty tannin grip, with a choc-nut finish of good length. It’s a robust style, though it does deliver plenty of flavour. Good."




























