Wines of the Day: Classic Pinot Noit
A timeless classic! An heiress in all her elegance, some of the most sought after wines in the world are made from this varietal.
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
Is it a good wine?
0 to 50 points: Do not take orally
50 to 60 points: A very ordinary wine
60 to 69 points: Good enough commercial wine
70 to 79 points: Good to very good wine
80 to 89 points: Excellent wine
90 + points: World Class wine
