| June 18, 2009 |
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust holds a Pinot Noir tasting evening in London on 18 June 2009
Pinot Noir can be quite an elusive grape to understand. A predominantly cooler-climate grape it can be notoriously difficult to grow whilst many examples of the best pinots are inordinately expensive burgundies. New Zealand in particular can certainly produces some excellent examples of fruity and complex Pinot Noir as so other parts of the New World. Hence any opportunity to get to grips with the nuances and strengths of this grape should be welcomed!
This has now become an annual event with a loyal following and long may that continue – but please, newcomers always welcome to the initiation ceremony of this most stand alone, fickle, versatile, sensitive, charismatic and enticing of grape varieties.
Once again, Michael Buriak of WSET will tantalize and titillate the taste buds of all present to the various styles and flavours that Pinot Noir offers. Twelve wines tasted blind – do they represent Old World or New World? – can you taste price, quality and money on the palate? Bring to mind the famous Michael Broadbent MW saying that “The sight of a label is worth fifty years experience”. As always, one or two surprises might materialise from this most famous of Pinot Noir magical hats. Only reverential fear and admiration is required on the night.
For more info see www.wset.co.uk
