Peter Morrell gets a taste of the wines you can drink to celebrate this versatile and popular grape
National Pinot Noir Day is almost here on August 18th! Celebrate in style with a fantastic selection of delicious bottles from Tesco, tailored for every budget and occasion. Discover exquisite styles from around the world and indulge in award-winning wines, making Tesco the ultimate destination to toast the event.
Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir, £13.00
Villa Maria has over 60 years of rich winemaking history and a passion for sharing the best of New Zealand wine with the world. Savour the vivid flavours of red cherries and raspberries with a dusting of smooth spice in this classic Marlborough Pinot Noir.
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2022, £12.00
Peter Morrell, Editor, comments, “I have recently tried the Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2022, and this New Zealand wine certainly measures up to the expectation of a Marlborough area vintage.
“I drank this over two nights pairing it with lightly cooked lamb chops on the first evening. As it’s been quite hot this week I popped the bottle in the fridge for an hour before dinner. This made the wine very refreshing, and the flavours didn’t crowd out the lamb. On the second night I paired it at room temperature with a Spanish pork and chorizo stew, to equalise the balance between all the strong flavours.
“The wine itself pours light, bright ruby colour, and on the nose cherry and raspberry aromas are to the fore with background hints of smoke. In the mouth the wine is medium bodied with a lively acidity and the well-balanced tannins makes it very smooth.
“On the palate the cherry and raspberry flavours remain with the addition of strawberries and more complex tastes like oak, leather, and vanilla. The finish is long and fruity with an appealing smoky taste at the end.”
Te Pa Signature Series Pinot Noir, £16.50
This wine possesses complex aromatics, with sweet ripe fruits, savoury earthy notes, and stem and oak spice. The palate displays plums and dark cherries alongside brambly berry fruit, anise and cinnamon spice. The fruit is encased in supple tannins, ensuring this wine will age gracefully for years to come.
Mark West Pinot Noir, £11 down to £9.00 until 12/08 for Clubcard holders (delivery only)
Mark West Winery has been devoted to perfecting one varietal, Pinot Noir, since 1978. We source grapes from premier regions of California where cooler evenings produce grapes with intense fruit aromatics and flavors. Our Pinot Noir offers delightful aromas of black cherry, strawberry and plum. Medium in body with soft tannins, this wine pairs perfectly with grilled salmon and roasted pork tenderloin.
Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir, £7 down to £6 until 12/08 for Clubcard holders (delivery only)
Pinot noir: A fresh, voluptuous pinot with rich notes of cherry, blackberries and plum together with a balanced, ripe palate. This is the perfect wine for grilled chicken or red meat dishes.
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Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir 2023, £15
Peter Morrell, Editor comments “I have recently tasted the Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir and can understand why it’s ranked as the *#1 Pinot Noir in Australia. The wine pours a mid to dark ruby colour and the bouquet is bright and fresh with pronounced raspberry and cherry aromas and hints of oak and vanilla in the background. In the mouth the body of the wine is just to the light side of medium, and the lively acidity makes it ideal to drink with food.
“On the palate the fruits remain and are joined by earthy tones, cedar, black pepper, and cranberries. The tannins are well balanced and smooth, due to the wine having been aged for 3 to 4 months in French oak. This maturing process is also the reason the complex flavours on the palate. The finish is long with persistent fruit and spice notes.
“Drink this wine with BBQ meats, roast shoulder of lamb, and strong cheeses.”
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Tesco Finest Central Otago Pinot Noir, £14.00
Grapes cultivated in mountainous Central Otago From the celebrated producer Villa Maria Exclusive wines Expertly crafted PAIRS WITH Roast lamb grilled salmon or mushroom dishes *A classic example of a subtle and smooth Pinot Noir from the experts at Villa Maria. Sourced from the mountainous Central Otago region, where the cooler temperatures keep the grapes at their best. This wine has an elegant concentration of juicy red fruit flavours and a long, velvet smooth finish.
From the heart of Chile, Lateral wines are a celebration of craft, culture and great taste. This smooth, medium bodied Pinot Noir has aromas of sweet berries and juicy red cherry flavours. Best served slightly below room temperature. Enjoy with duck or pork dishes.
Tesco Finest Marlborough Pinot Noir, £10.00 down to £9.00 until 12/08 for Clubcard holder (delivery only)
The Pinot Noir grapes come from vineyards that enjoy a cool dry climate so when it comes to harvest, the grapes retain all their juicy, dark fruit flavours. This wine is light red in colour with aromas of cherries and berries balanced with subtle spice from oak ageing and a smooth finish. style Fruity and medium bodied pairs with pork tenderloin, turkey escalopes or soft cheeses like brie
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