Only light-bodied, this cherry-fruited Pinot Noir is such an easy drink, with a rounded palate and just a bit of cherry spice tang to finish off. It's bright, fruity, and so easily approachable that it feels like a long-lost red wine friend back for the weekend. It will even work with a slight chill.

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. It does have a reputation however as challenging grape to grow - it's very picky about where it is planted and can be tricky to get right. But the toil of growing it is always worth it in the end! Nothing quite compares to the splendour of Pinot Noir — packed with flavours of strawberry, warm baking spices and elegant earthiness... more is never enough. Fun Fact: During the Middle Ages, only nobility and the church in northeast France were allowed to grow some form of Pinot in the favoured vineyard plots - so consider yourself a little bit fancy!