Wines of the Day: Classic Pinot Noit

The wines featured here are chosen according to high point scored and 4 or 5 star value for money. In other words, for the price that you pay for the quality which is in the bottle, you will be well pleased with your purchase. Wines with a five star value offer outstanding quality for the price, four star offer very good quality for the price while a one star value, well, it’s your choice.

2010 Elgin Vintners Fourth Edition Pinot Noir

 

Tasting Notes

Garnet edged crimson. Slightly brooding black fruit aromas, faint smokey whiffs, plush on the palate, very polished tannins savoury food friendly finish.

Occasions

– Elegant Meal

– Winter Meal

– Summer Meal

– Dazzle a Date

Goes With

– Poultry

– Fish

– Roast Vegetables

– Shellfish

2010 Elgin Vintners Pinot Noir

 

Tasting Notes

Pale, black-edged, cerise. Slightly herbal, cherry, strawberry notes, very closed, taut, some fruit density but acidic; edgy greenness still dominates. Spicy, long overt oaky (but not over-lean) finish dominates.

Occasions

– Elegant Meal

– Winter Meal

– Summer Meal

Goes With

– Poultry

– Cured Meats

– Roast Vegetables

– Shellfish

 

 

2012 Robertson Winery Winery Range Pinot Noir

 

Tasting Notes

Black edged mid cerise. Fresh, cherry aromas, easy mid-palate, sweet fruit notes, elegant, harmonious and dry enough on the finish.

Occasions

– Braai/Picnic

– Elegant Meal

– Summer Meal

– Dazzle a Date

Goes With

– Poultry

– Fish

– Roast Vegetables

– Shellfish

 

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