The Battle of the Pinot Noirs

Pinot Noir is the king of the single red-grape variety wines. The best Burgundies are great but vastly expensive.  But nowadays, it is also quite widely grown elsewhere, so why not join us to taste and compare mid-priced Pinot Noirs from seven different countries. Can any beat the Burgundies? The still wines from Crouch Valley in Essex are becoming of high repute; is this one better than those from established regions in the Southern Hemisphere? Taste, and make up your own mind. 

France

Louis Latour Marssenay Rouge 2023, 13.5%.

Maison Riveraine Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022, 12.5%.

England

Sharpham Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Sandridge Barton, South Devon, 11%.

Lyme Bay Pinot Noir 2021, grapes from Crouch Valley, Essex, 13%.

South Africa

Albert Road Pinot Noir 2024, Western Cape, 13%. Lightly oaked.

New Zealand

Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir, 2022, 13.5%.

Clocktower Taylor River Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2023, 13.5%.

Germany

Palataia Pinot Noir, Pfalz, 13%. Touch of oak.

Australia

Elephant in the Room Palatial Pinot Noir, 2024, 13.5%.

USA, California

Noble Vines Collection 667 Pinot Noir Monterey, 2019, 14.5%. 

This tasting will be organised and presented by Dr Bernard Lamb, National Guild of Wine and Beer Judges.  It will be accompanied by a cold buffet provided by the Club.
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