New Zealand's iconic brand crafts handsome pinot noirs in addition to sauvignon blanc, and this vintage is a winner. Silky texture carries flavours of plum jam and herbs, finishing with gentle tannic astringency. It would pair beautifully with pan-seared duck breast or grilled pork and should improve with up to five years in the cellar. $44.80 in Man., $43.29 in N.S., $49.50 in Nfld.