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The Best Pinot Noir to Try in 2023

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Light, silky, elegant with bright red fruits and acidic crunch – Pinot Noir is one of the most loved red wines and we’re no different. It loves cool climate so you can find bottles from all across the globe… as you’ll see below.

Whilst a gorgeous Pinot is graceful, elegant, and flavourful but light, they are temperamental and therefore hit and miss. And when they miss, they really miss. The bottles below, however, are certified hits with delicious Pinot from France, America, Spain and more. Each is wonderful in its own way, so have a read and see which gets your tastebuds tantalising!

Dubard Coeur du Mont Pinot Noir 2021 - France

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This is a lively and interesting Pinot Noir that is bursting with cherry jam at the fore and flanked by strawberries and apples. The velvety texture is there which is exactly what you want, as well as a peppery alure, a curious minerality, and a touch of menthol on the finish. There’s a touch more acidity than most Pinot so if you lean that way, this is the one for you.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £10.49

Odd Lot Pinot Noir 2018 - USA

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Delight in the sustainably produced Odd Lot Pinot Noir 2013 from the USA, a wine that really embraces conscious practices. Powered by wind turbines and bottled with 100% clean energy, it boasts a unique blend of from the Schied Family Estate's Monterrey plantings. The Pacific air imparts freshness, yielding red cherry and subtle oak smoke aromas, balanced acidity, and a lush palate of red cherry, raspberry, mocha, and toasty oak. This pale ruby Californian gem showcases the Pinot’s red fruits masterfully, and at great value too.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £10.99

Clos Montblanc Únic Pinot Noir 2019 - Spain

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Time for some Catalonian Pinot now from Clos Montblac. Behind that vivid ruby red hue is full, jammy strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry, as well as an earthy minerality and subtle leather note anchoring it. Fruit, florality, sweetness and acidity, there is a lot to love about this wine and especially served with dishes like grilled fish, white meats or mushroom.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: £12 (usually more!)

Luigi Bosca Pinot Noir 2020 - Argentina

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25-year-old Valle du Uco vines produce perfect Pinot grapes brimming with rich and floral character. This is a particularly voluptuous liquid that really fills the mouth with those intense black fruits and spiced notes, as well as a waft of smoke on the aftertaste. As irresistible as it is now, it would also age very nicely too. A wonderful wine,

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Find here: £15.99

Eloisa Limited Collection Pinot Noir 2020 - Chile

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When you take your first sip of Eloisa, you’ll know what that translates to ‘the chosen one’. Everything about this Loncomilla Valley Pinot is enticing, from the red ruby hue to the spiced black and red fruits, to the toasty French oak. The freshness is excellent, the structure is great, and the finish is persistent and sooth. A charming benchmark Chilean Pinot Noir indeed.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Find here: £19.95

Adnams Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 – New Zealand

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An IWC Brozne International Award-Winning Pinot Next, it’s Adnams’ Central Otago 2019 boasting classic summer fruits of dried strawberries and raspberries alongside a pleasant mineral edge. It’s fleshy and so full of flavour, but also light and easy drinking. The lingering spice on the tongue is the perfect final note on what really is a stellar example of New Zealand Pinot.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £19.99

Davenport Vineyards Diamond Fields Pinot Noir 2021 - UK

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A shout out to some native Pinot to finish, with Davenports’ organic Diamond Fields. Grown on south facing sandy clay soil in Kent, it has a character that stands out from most Pinot Noir. It’s wonderfully soft and smooth, with less acidity than you normally expect, just a slight tartness instead. It opens up really invitingly with those notes of blueberry, cherry and raspberry and a strong tannic backbone which would age nicely, though drinking this year is delicious also.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £21.35

The reputation and quality of English wines increases every day, and leading the charge is our sparklers, so check out the bottles you need to try here!

8 Delicious Argentinian Malbec Wines for Every Budget

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Relatively unknown decades ago, Malbec is now one of the most reliably delicious wines on any wine list. But that doesn’t mean you should just settle for picking any old bottle!

In particular, we love Argentinian Malbec at The Three Drinkers. Whether from Salta, Patagonia or Mendoza, the variety of flavours is always a delight and only getting better!

Whether you like your Malbec easy-drinking and fruity or rich and robust, these are gems that overdeliver no matter your budget.

Malbec for UNDER £10

Catena Zapata Alamos Malbec

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This is a fantastic value high altitude Malbec using grapes grown at some of Mendoza’s highest vineyards, filled with intense flavour from bright sun, cool evenings, and mineral-rich mountain water. Juicy plum is at the fore, supported by notes of dark cherry and blackberry from some additional Syrah and Bonarda added in. For the price, it’s so well balanced and would go down a treat with grilled meat and veg.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: UK £7.50 (usually more!) // US $16.99

Graffigna Reserve Malbec

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Sticking with the high altitudes, we’ve loved this Uco Valley Malbec for a while now. Voluminous, fresh, and fruit-forward, it’s rich and chocolatey with standout notes of ripe blueberry and black cherry as well as a welcome touch of spice. At this price, it’s a steal.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: UK £7.50 (usually more!) // US $12.99

Graham Norton’s Own He Devil

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Graham’s range of wines has proved pretty interesting, particularly the Sauvignon Blanc and Prosecco. This Mendoza Malbec is no different, filling your mouth with luscious deep purple and jammy plum. There are more complex Malbecs out there, but for something smooth, easy-drinking and well-rounded under £10, you can’t go wrong.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: £9.50

Malbec for £15-£20

Luigi Bosca Malbec Selección De Vistalba

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Bodega Luigi Bosca is one of the oldest family wineries in Mendoza, and this benchmark Malbec is made using grapes from 50-year-old vines followed by 12 months of oak ageing. For under £20, the result is superb. It’s rich and plush with floral aromas, followed up with ripe red and dark fruits. A little liquorice and toasted spice add alluring complexity too. This really is exceptional, and we’d recommend taking it in on its own, though it will be fantastic served with a steak or any hearty stew-type dish too.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%    
Find here: £16.99

El Enemigo Malbec

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El Enemigo translates as The Enemy, and if the saying goes, ‘keep your friends close but enemies closer’ then we’re absolutely fine with that because this Uco Valley Malbec is delicious. It’s lighter than most Malbecs, with an acidic spine perfect for hearty meals. There’s so much depth of flavour too, with harmonious notes of peach, orchard fruits and blackberry as well as a woody earthiness and minerality. It works so well! Random fact: lead winemaker Alejandro Vigil even has a tattoo of the Malbec grape on his arm, so you know how much love has gone into this!

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Find here: UK £18.20 // US $29.99

Alpasión Malbec

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In the Uco Valley, a group of friends sat around and decided to start a winery. That winery is Alpasión, and they’ve now got a reputation for stonking Malbec. There’s elegance in the velvety texture and balance of dark fruits and chocolatey oak, but also serious power and body to it that keeps you wanting more. Classy and classic Argentinian Malbec done masterfully.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £19.99

Malbec for £20+

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec

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If you’re talking about Argentinian Malbec then it’s only a matter of time before Susana Balbo is mentioned. She’s one of the most renowned female winemakers in the country, known for her influential portfolio of elegant blends. This brings us to her Signature Malbec. With raspberry, plums and currants intertwining alongside delicate smokiness, this is such a good example of making the most out of this varietal. A dash of Cabernet Sauvignon is added for even more structure and depth in a wine that you can explore for hours. Rich, luxuriating, smooth, bold... it’s just everything you want from a quality Malbec.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: UK £21.99 // US $24.99

Chacra Roka Malbec

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This is a Malbec that seems to do everything right. The nose is surprisingly floral and jammy, which leads into a finely textured vibrant core of chocolate-covered purple fruits as well as subtle tobacco. The biodynamically grown grapes give a really fresh and natural character to a Malbec that has that inviting depth of flavour whilst remaining light. A very unique and inventive expression indeed!

Size: 375ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £49.95

If you love Malbec as much as us, find out more about its story and its home in the beautiful Uco Valley here!