Why is Pinot Noir so popular? Almost certainly because it is silky smooth, elegant and so easy to drink.
It is the kind of wine you can drink at any time and it always gives pleasure.
With our Escarpment Pinot Noir Dinner Tasting coming up at The Cherwell Boathouse on Monday, February 28, it makes sense to give you an introduction to this fascinating and delicious wine which originated in Burgundy and has spread around the world.
The Pinot Noir mixed case costs £81 and includes three bottles of each of the following four wines.
La Umbra Pinot Noir 2008, Romania: Romania has produced good Pinot Noir for a long time now. The grape thrives in the relatively cool climate and produces elegant styles like this excellent example.
Chantovent Pinot Noir 2007, France: France is the home of Pinot Noir and this great example from the south has unusual richness and subtle hints of spice.
Nostros Reserva Pinot Noir 2010, Chile: This superb wine shows just how good Chile has become in making great Pinot Noir. “This Pinot has gentle loganberry and black plum fruit, a lush, almost fat, texture – but it’s beautifully balanced – and an exotic scent of eucalyptus." – Oz Clarke Duette Premium Pinot Noir 2009, Chile: Chile’s ultra cool Casablanca Valley is the best area to grow top-class Pinot Noir and this premium example has a lovely delicate texture with ultra smooth rich fruit.
The Oxford Times Wine Club is run in association with The Oxford Wine Company. Free delivery of your wine is available within 30 miles of Oxford. Please allow up to ten working days for delivery of your wine. If you have any questions about your order, contact The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 quoting The Oxford Times Wine Club or email: info@oxfordwine.co.uk
If you would like to buy unmixed or mixed cases of wines that you have particularly liked from The Oxford Times Wine Club at the same special discounted prices, please contact Theo Sloot at The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 or email theo@oxfordwine.co.uk
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