A 2003 selection from Chile, labelled 'reserve' -- indicating aging -- and this gives it vanilla aromas to go along with the blackberry notes.

The classic Pinot Noir region. A blend from vineyards throughout Burgundy. Six months aging in cask.

Good for summer barbeques: Codorniu Pinot Noir has summer fruits aromas. Available from Majestic for...

Another 'starter': A grenache, syrah and mourvedre mix from southern France.

A selection from Chile. You can read more about this winemaker on their website.

From one of the famous NZ regions. I found this to be off dry although Oddbins, who sell it for £9.99, describe it as dry.

One of the favourites of the evening from the well known Gerard Bertrand vineyard.

The Australia selection of the night and the one we finished on. The fulliest bodied of the pinot noirs we tasted. Lots of jammy black summer fruits.