Christof Ruof Steingut Pinot Noir 2021
Red 14% ABV ABV Christof RuofReally impressed with this one
Bought this for my wife's birthday dinner and we both loved it. Really clean Pinot Noir flavour, no weird aftertaste, just proper fruit and a nice bit of acidity that kept us going back for more. At £38 it's not cheap but honestly felt worth it for a special occasion.
Good but not sure about the price
The wine shop guy recommended this and it's definitely solid — nice cherry-ish nose and it got better the longer it sat in the glass. But £38 for a Pinot Noir I'd never heard of is a tough sell. I'd grab it again on offer but probably not at full price.
Lovely Pinot, needs a bit of time
Poured a glass and thought it was just ok at first, but after about 20 minutes it really opened up and got way more interesting. Layers of fruit and a bright acidity that keeps it fresh. 14% ABV but doesn't taste boozy at all. Would definitely buy again for a nice dinner at home.
Goes down dangerously easy
Had this with a lamb stew on a Saturday night and it was a great match. Really balanced, not too heavy, not too light. The finish sticks around just long enough to make you want another sip. Christof Ruof is a new name to me but I'll be keeping an eye out.