6 of the best Pinot Noirs of 2025
Our pick of the top 6 Pinot Noirs of 2025 from the New World Wine Awards. Each one is a Gold winner and at under $30, there's no reason not give them all a try!
A wine for all occasions. Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile red wines, at home at a summer BBQ, with a Sunday roast chicken, or even a grilled salmon.
To enjoy some award-winning New Zealand wines that best showcase the rich and velvety flavours of Pinot Noir, browse our selection from the 2025 New World Wine Awards.
Each of these wines are under $30, plus they have a ‘morish’ quality that will leave you reaching for just one more drop!
Looking for a Pinot Noir food pairing?
Pinot Noir is lighter in colour and richness than some reds but does not lack in power to enhance a wide range of dishes. Fabulous with duck confit with duck fat roasted potatoes, rack of lamb with herb crust and meltingly delicious slow-cooked pork belly. It can partner poultry as well as beefy casseroles, and the iconic pizza margherita is absolutely yummy with Pinot.
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| Hãhã 2024 Marlborough Pinot NoirVariety: Pinot Noir Price: Under $30 Key notes: Richly expressive Pinot Noir bursting with pretty florals and generous fruit. |
| Mountford Estate Pinot Noir 2021Variety: Pinot Noir Price: Under $30 Key notes: Poised and plush with savoury spice and a velvety texture. |
| RUA Pinot Noir 2023Variety: Pinot Noir Price: Under $30 Key notes: Fruit, spice and everything nice from Central Otago. |
| The Crater Rim Waipara Pinot Noir 2021Variety: Pinot Noir Price: Under $30 Key notes: Nicely aged Pinot Noir with dark fruit, leather and a chewy finish. |
| Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2024Variety: Pinot Noir Price: Under $30 Key notes: Sophisticated with layers of dark fruit, dried herbs and a velvety texture. |
| Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir Marlborough 2023Variety: Pinot Noir Price: Under $30 Key notes: Vibrant with ripe cherry and raspberry aromas, with a smooth silky palate. |
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Ready to try some award-winning New Zealand Pinot Noirs? All of our Gold medal-winners are available online now from your local New World.
Best get in quick, as stocks of some of these wines are very limited.
Want to find more award-winning wines for under $30 a bottle? Take a look at our pick of the best New Zealand wines of 2025.
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