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BURGUNDY, France, may be the spiritual home of pinot noir, but New Zealand's cool climate pinot ranks among the best.

Do you have a collection of bottles or just a handful? Most racks can hold anywhere between three to six bottles; if you usually have more than six at any given time, you'll end up with an excess of bottles on all of the open spaces in your kitchen - even after making your rack purchase. With a little bit of digging, you can find a rack that can house 12 to 15 bottles, but consider the counter space that these will take up. If you regularly have 20 or so bottles in your home, you should consider a cellar or fridge purchase.doi: 10.1351/PAC-REP-10-01-05From easy-to-love fruit bombs, to dark, intense and gutsy wines, new world pinot is the pinnacle for wine lovers who like to be dazzled by up-front fruitiness. Concentrated and well structured, the 2009 vintage has been hailed a triumph across the country's main regions, and Kiwi growers are expanding the cellar door far beyond their signature sauvignon blanc.Savoury and fruity with good concentration, Eradus 2009, Marlborough (pounds 13.27, www.corneyandbarrow.com) is deceivingly rich for such a pale cherry red. Fragrant with firm tannins and a long finish, this pinot would work just as well with a meaty fish as it would teamed with pan fried duck breast and a yummy sauce.Try Taste The Difference Penguin Sands 2009, Central Otago (pounds 9.99, Sainsbury's). Earthy and complex with ribbons of sweet brambly fruit, a hint of cherry sherbet and a spicy kick on the dry finish, it's the perfect wine to sip, savour and ponder over. Another top-shelf offering from the high street, try Finest Central Otago Pinot Noir (pounds 10.29, Tesco). It's a light and fruity cherry-red beauty with scented purple fruit, a smack of pepper to give it some edge and a smooth, velvety finish. For pinotphiles who are prepared to reach a little deeper, try Akarua Pinot Noir 2009, Central Otago (pounds 25, Harvey Nichols nationwide). This bright cherry red spills over the tongue and coddles the tastebuds with a silky veil of lip-smacking fruit. Powerful and beautifully balanced, this beguiling wine will delight the most discerning drinker. Further north, Marlborough's flagship grape is sauvignon blanc, but it also produces some fabulously fresh, ruby reds.

Savoury and fruity with good concentration, Eradus 2009, Marlborough (pounds 13.27, www.corneyandbarrow.com) is deceivingly rich for such a pale cherry red. Fragrant with firm tannins and a long finish, this pinot would work just as well with a meaty fish as it would teamed with pan fried duck breast and a yummy sauce.