Valli Waitaki

The Limestone Terroir of Waitaki Valley

Valli Vineyards, established by pioneering Pinot Noir specialist Grant Taylor, produces exceptional wines from the Waitaki Vineyard in North Otago. This unique sub-region is nestled between the South Pacific Ocean and the Southern Alps, with the Waitaki River flowing through its heart. The cooler climate compared to Central Otago, combined with limestone-rich soils—strikingly similar to those found in Burgundy—imparts a distinct aromatic brilliance and mineral precision to the wines.

Elegance and Complexity in Every Glass

The Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir is renowned for its refined structure and intricate aromatic profile. It typically opens with vibrant notes of strawberry and hawthorn, interwoven with subtle hints of maple and cedar. On the palate, the wine reveals layers of sweet spices, nutmeg, cherry, and forest floor mushrooms, all supported by fine, silky tannins that lead to a persistent and elegant finish.

紐西蘭 Pinot Noir 大師的 Waitaki 傑作

由紐西蘭著名的黑皮諾（Pinot Noir）大師 Grant Taylor 親手創立的 Valli 酒莊，在 North Otago 的 Waitaki 葡萄園展現了極致的風土魅力。此區域東臨南太平洋，西接南阿爾卑斯山脈，Waitaki 河流經其中，氣候較 Central Otago 更為涼爽。這裡以石灰岩為主的土壤結構與法國勃根地（Burgundy）極為相似，為葡萄酒注入了亮眼的香氣與細膩的礦物風味。

細膩單寧與迷人香氣的完美結合

Waitaki 葡萄園的黑皮諾以其優雅與複雜度著稱。酒款帶有草莓、山楂的清爽香氣，並夾雜著楓木與雪松的氣息。口感中展現出甜香料、肉荳蔻、櫻桃與蘑菇的迷人層次，單寧細膩且結構完整，展現出 North Otago 獨有的純淨感與長久的陳年潛力。