Perfectly pitched red, with soft textures and lush red fruit. There's plenty of rose petal and red plum here, with an attractive peppery finish. It's plush and round, and doesn't lack for depth. Wade into the berry flavours without getting bogged down by anything heavy or dark.

Origin: Burgundy, eastern France. Mainly Grown In: France, Germany, USA, NZ, Italy, Australia, Chile. Key Facts: As a wine drinker, Pinot Noir is one smooth talking charmer; silken texture, soft tannins, juicy acidity and as light in colour as it is on its feet. Here, a little tickle of Shiraz rounds out the picture, with some extra fruit and a hint of peppery spice on the finish. Syrah, aka Shiraz, is known for its pepperiness, and this plays off nicely against the abundance of red fruit. Fun Fact: Pinot noir is one of the lighter red wines out there, which often makes it a good red for white wine lovers who are just starting to explore red wines.