WINE REVIEW
If you’re looking for a Pinot with a little more concentration, but without the punchier price of the classic Essex Pinots, Woodchester Valley’s latest red offering might suit you.
It’s made from the early ripening Pinot Noir Précoce variant which ripens up to two weeks earlier than traditional Pinot Noir. 68% of the blend is Précoce with the remaining 38% made from Pinot Noir. The resulting wine was aged for one year in a combination of new (30%) and old (70%) oak.
This is a spicy little number, with aromas of dark cherry, winter berry, cocoa and toasted spices thanks to the oak usage.
The palate is juicy, with ripe cherries and a slightly jammy richness, with black fruits and vanilla backed by deep woody cinnamon spice. This is a bold and potent Pinot that could more than stand up to roast duck or red meats.
