{"product_id":"2024-nevis-bluff-the-holdsworth-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Nevis Bluff The Holdsworth Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed. Availability may change.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for the Holdsworth family, who planted the L’Attitude Vineyard, The Holdsworth is a barrel-selected Central Otago Pinot Noir chosen by winemaker Matt Connell for its floral and savoury character, power and presence. The 2024 vintage combines dark cherry, red berries and florals with earthy spice, fine tannins and mineral freshness. An exceptional release, it received 97 Points and Platinum at the Decanter World Wine Awards and 98 Points and Double Gold at the New Zealand International Wine Show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from the L’Attitude Vineyard in Central Otago, planted by the Holdsworth family and certified through the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) programme. Fruit for The Holdsworth was selectively hand-picked before individual wines were assessed for the final barrel selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-picked fruit was destemmed and fermented in oak vessels. Winemaker Matt Connell selected individual wines showing the floral and savoury qualities, power and presence sought for The Holdsworth. The final blend was matured for 10 months in French oak, including 33% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate florals, mocha and cola with darker fruit complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A harmonious blend of soft yet diverse flavours, with dark cherry fruit, earth and spice playing a part. Powdery tannins lead to a long, gentle finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points \u0026amp; Platinum — Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Immaculately defined dark red berries, hibiscus and rose petals shrouded in vanilla and clove oak… finely-hewn tannins, bright acidity and a wild thyme abundance that parades towards the long, charismatic finish. Stand out.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed June 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Complex and seductively styled, showing dark berry, tapenade, cured meat, dried mushroom, and elegant oak characters… a concentrated palate offering excellent depth and expansive mouthfeel.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed August 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points — Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An elegant and seductive set of aromas, including pure doris plum, wild strawberry and dark cherry fruits veiled in souk-like spice… silty fine, with a bright mineral cadence and sense of clarity and grace as it trails off. Cracker!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed April 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points \u0026amp; Double Gold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e — New Zealand International Wine Show 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points \u0026amp; Platinum\u003c\/strong\u003e — Decanter World Wine Awards 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points \u0026amp; Gold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e — International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e — International Wine Challenge 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevis Bluff has specialised in Central Otago Pinot varieties since 1998. Its L’Attitude Vineyard is a 20-hectare site in the Lowburn \/ Pisa area, certified through the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand programme. Winemaker Matt Connell brings extensive international and Central Otago experience, crafting wines focused on vineyard character and vintage expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Otago, New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e L’Attitude Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) Certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectively Hand Picked, Destemmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak Vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33% new French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Malvern Valley Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50551577837656,"sku":"4846758561","price":90.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9144\/files\/Nevis_Bluff_The_Holdsworth_Pinot_Noir_2024_adaae37f-cc0f-40eb-bef6-6e3a7f45f8a1.jpg?v=1790659971","url":"https:\/\/mvliquor.com.au\/zh\/products\/2024-nevis-bluff-the-holdsworth-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"Malvern Valley Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}