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See Ya Later Ranch, Pinot Noir, 2022, Okanagan Valley, Canada

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See Ya Later Ranch, Pinot Noir, 2022, Okanagan Valley, Canada

 

Another well made Canadian Pinot Noir. Yep the winery may have a slightly “unusual” name but they can make good Pinot Noir. Red current, strawberry and notes of vanilla, leather with a slight earthiness in the background. Well integrated, soft tannins make this a solid dry red wine to be sipped, rather than just guzzled.

The major upside is the price at about CAD20 a bottle. At that price its worth getting in by the case. Its like getting a top spec BMW and only being charged for the basic model.

Simpsons, Rabbit Hole, Pinot Noir, 2020, UK

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Simpsons, Rabbit Hole, Pinot Noir, 2020, UK

Simpsons, Rabbit Hole, Pinot Noir, 2020, UK

English Pinot Noir has in the past been a little lack luster, but this one from Simpsons is rather good. Red fruit flavours with soft well integrated tannins, notes of tobacco and leather with a slight earthiness and oak make this a classy Pinot Noir. At £25 a bottle its fairly priced too for english Pinot Noir. It’s like an old fashion Rolls Royce.

Makaraka, Pinot Noir, 2022 Marlborough, New Zealand

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Makaraka, Pinot Noir, 2022 Marlborough, New Zealand

Makaraka, Pinot Noir, 2022 Marlborough, New Zealand

 

Purchased from Aldi for the reduced price of £5 I was not holding out much hope that this Pinot Noir from Makaraka would be any good. I was right too. Its a red wine and thats the best I can really say. Some red fruit flavours and sourness make this wine a no from me. It needs much more flavour and depth with a better overall structure, its flabby with no direction. Sorry Aldi but its not a good wine.

50th Parallel, Pinot Noir, 2013, Okanagan Valley, Canada

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50th Parallel, Pinot Noir, 2013, Okanagan Valley, Canada
50th Parallel, Pinot Noir, 2013, Okanagan Valley, Canada

 

Another great Canadian Pinot Noir, juicy but light, this Pinot Noir is silky and smooth. With Blackberry and chocolate coming to the fore there is a note of truffe and spice that pokes though. At about CAD50 a bottle its not bad value and one to buy again.

 

Aurora Creek, Rock Ferry, Pinot Noir, 2021, Marlborough, New Zealand

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Aurora Creek, Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand is good example of where New Zealand Pinot Noir is at the moment. Dry with light tannins, flavours of cherry, redcurrant with a little oak and earthy note poking through. It has good length but it’s £22 a bottle which for me is far to expensive.

Creation, Pinot Noir, Walker Bay, 2020, South Africa

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Creation, Pinot Noir, Walker Bay, 2020, South Africa

Creation, Pinot Noir, Walker Bay, 2020, South Africa

 

I’ve had Creation, Pinot Noir, from previous vintages before and remembered it being better. Its dry, reasonably light but it’s also light on flavours. There’s lots of red cherry a hint of vanilla and oak that occasionally comes through but it’s just light, one dimensional. The wife loved it and her palette is much better than mine so I will bow to her judgement that it’s got more going on than I could taste.

Bald Hills, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, 2015, Central Otago, New Zealand

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Bald Hills, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, 2015, Central Otago, New Zealand

Bald Hills, Single Vineyard, Pinot Noir, 2015, Central Otago, New Zealand

New Zealand Pinot Noir is some of the best in the world and this one from Bald Hills really shows class. Refreshing, light, red wine that’s very smooth and dry with lots of cherry and raspberry flavours with hints of strawberry. There’s some oak and chocolate and vanilla in there and earthiness which is refreshing, not overpowering and shows subtlety.

Sure it’s £25 a bottle but it’s worth it.

 

 

La Belle Angèle, Pinot Noir, 2021, Languedoc, France

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La Belle Angèle, Pinot Noir, 2021, Languedoc, France

A cheap pinot noir is always worth trying because to get a good one is hard and this one from La Belle Angèle from the Languedoc, France is cheap at £7.50. Dry, and easy drinking it’s OK but there’s too much sour cherry at the expense of structure and other flavours. Better when having with food, cheese in my case, it’s one to consider for a BBQ or party.

New Hall Estate, Single Estate, Pinot Noir, 2021, Essex, UK

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New Hall Estate, Single Estate, Pinot Noir, 2021, Essex, UK

New Hall Estate, Single Estate, Pinot Noir, 2021, Essex, UK

New Hall Estate in Essex can produce so excellent Lines but this single Estate Pinot Noir is outstanding. It’s one of the best Rosé wines I’ve tasted in a long time. There is a classiness about it, it’s subtle with redcurrent, strawberry, hint of creaminess and minerality on the finish.

At £16 a bottle it’s not cheap but its fantastic wine.

 

Amisfield, Breakneck, Pinot Noir, 2017, Central Otago, New Zealand

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Amisfield, Breakneck, Pinot Noir, 2017, Central Otago, New Zealand

Amisfield, Breakneck, Pinot Noir, 2017, Central Otago, New Zealand

 

Another excellent Pinot Noir from New Zealand this ‘Breakneck’ from Amisfield is dry, smooth, with firm but well integrated tannins that makes this a joy to drink. Plenty of flavour with red cherry at the front and hints of oak, a subtle earthiness and all with long length.

 

Sure at £60 a bottle it’s not cheap but then again quality like this is often expensive. It’s a shame as many people won’t get to try it.