wine from the barren land - for your enjoyment

• John Hawkesby Wine reviewer on Radio New Zealand National's Nine to Noon programme (30th May 2011) raves about Aravin's Pinot Noir 09. "...a brilliant, brilliant pinot at an excellent price...."

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• Aravin Central Otago Pinot Noir 2009 was The Listener's Wine of the Week (June 4th 2011). Wine writer, Michael Cooper awarded 4 1/2 stars and described it as "...hard to resist...."

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• Bob Campbell Master of Wine and international wine judge, reviews Aravin wines. Bob describes the Pinot Noir 07 as "creamy and showing good density" and the Pinot Noir 09 as "a supple wine with a seductively silken texture". Aravin's 2010 Rosé is "soft textured, with a hint of sweetness."

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• Aravin Pinot Noir 2008 given 4.5 star rating in the Nov/Dec 09 issue of Cuisine Magazine. "A splendid wine to open at a traditional Christmas lunch."

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• Aravin Pinot Noir 2007 sweeps awards at the 2009 Bragato Wine Awards on Saturday 22 August! Named CHAMPION PINOT NOIR and RESERVE CHAMPION and received a GOLD MEDAL....

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