Often a “what’s left over” blend, this more sophisticated version of Edelzwicker contains Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Riesling and Pinot Gris. Pale silvery-yellow, it has an appealing grapey nose of peaches and pineapple. Medium-bodied, it tastes of pears and citrus, especially lemon. Have it with smoked trout for the Riesling, goose fat–fried potatoes for the Pinot Gris, and sweet corn-on-the-cob for the Pinot Blanc.
The blend here is Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan with smaller amounts of Merlot and Syrah. Lively red fruit and dried herbal notes with a whiff of mineral shift to black cherry and blackberry in the mouth. Solid tannins with a dusting of dark chocolate lead into a grippy, dry, well-integrated finish.
An eclectic blend of Carignan, Grenache Noir and Cinsault with smaller quantities of Merlot and Syrah showing lively fresh red fruit scents, together with green and dried herbal notes and a whiff of mineral. Black cherry and blackberry flavours are supported by solid tannins with good acid balance and a dusting of dark chocolate on the finish.
Fine nose of red fruits; fully ripe. Mellow tannins, supple texture, easy to drink and very enjoyable, even on its own. Ready to drink.
Expressive nose; generous oak with vanilla and spices along with black berry fruits. The barely rough tannins are well wrapped and covered by toasted notes. Good length in the slightly warm finish.
Ruby colour with a tawny rim; raspberry, vanilla and wood spice nose; medium-bodied, dry, sour-cherry flavour with a silky mouthfeel and a firm tannic finish. Needs a couple of years cellaring.
Pale garnet, with a typical PN nose of raspberries and violets. Light-bodied and very fruity with refreshing acidity, tasting of raspberries and strawberries. A good entry-level introduction to Pinot Noir at an attractive price for this grape.