Explore 4: Pinot Noir - The World’s Favourite Heartbreaker They say Pinot Noir is the heartbreak grape, delicate, demanding, and utterly irresistible. But when it’s good, it’s magic. Our Explore 4 Pinot Noir case is designed to take you beyond Burgundy and into the wider world of this most alluring variety. From England’s chalk hills to South Africa’s sea-swept slopes, New Zealand’s limestone terraces and Chile’s coastal valleys, these wines show just how diverse and captivating Pinot can be. Each bottle in this set shares the grape’s unmistakable grace: bright fruit, supple texture, and that whisper of earth and spice that keeps you coming back for another glass. Whether you’re a Pinot purist or simply curious to see where this grape can take you, this is your invitation to fall in love all over again - four times over. Here’s what’s in the case: 2023 ‘Rabbit Hole’ Pinot Noir, Simpsons Wine Estate, Kent, England The English EnigmaBright, elegant, and beautifully expressive, this Kentish Pinot Noir shows dark cherry, black fruit, and a hint of smoky mocha. Silky tannins and a tangy finish reflect its chalk-rich soils and coastal influence — a cool-climate red with a Burgundian soul and English charm. 2021 Phantom Pinot Noir, Lomond Wines, Western Cape, South Africa The Sea-Breeze SilhouetteDelicate yet deeply alluring, this coastal Pinot is perfumed with rose petals, spice, and wild red berries. Silky tannins and a long, graceful finish reveal the ocean’s cooling hand and the quiet confidence of South Africa’s Cape coast. 2022 Village Pinot Noir, Kumeu River, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand The Velvet KiwiFresh, vibrant, and effortlessly drinkable, this New Zealand Pinot balances red cherry, crushed raspberry, and floral lift with a chalky, mineral edge. Pure, elegant, and wonderfully versatile — a wine that captures the finesse of Kumeu River’s touch. 2018 Ventolera Pinot Noir, Viña Ventolera, Leyda Valley, Chile The Ocean WhisperA cool-climate beauty from Chile’s coastal hills — all wild strawberry, cranberry, and sea breeze. Silky and savoury with delicate spice and saline lift, it’s as graceful and calm as a Pacific dawn.
