Cono Sur have a bit of cheeky tagline which I actually quite like, if for nothing else but its honesty.

“No family trees, no dusty bottles, just quality wine”.

I don’t think they’re shunning tradition but their emphasis is clearly on what’s in the bottle.

And what’s in the bottle is what counts.

This is a wonderfully expressive Pinot Noir, with gorgeous rich aromas – worth sitting over, sniffing and savouring before getting stuck in.

In the gob it has a very clean and crisp acidity, very few tannins and has plenty of cherries and raspberries with a little bit of mocha finishing it off.

Medium bodied, it’s very nicely balanced and at €10.35 from Tesco, a real steal.

How it’s made

The Cono Sur Pinot Noir is made in the Casablanca Valley, an area with cool nights and foggy mornings – perfect Pinot climate.

It’s aged in French oak for 4 months followed by one in stainless steel.

With food?

I love Pinot with food, it’s a fantastic match for many things – lamb, turkey/chicken, salmon, cheeses etc. though I’d be just as happy drinking this on its own, on my own.