Chardonnay and Pinot Noir 101

Chardonnay is native to eastern France and is the grape behind the famous white wines of Burgundy - Chablis, Meursault and Pouilly Fuisse for example. Chardonnay wines are also made in wine regions as geographically diverse as California, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina and Australia.

The best Chardonnay wines have a layered complexity to them. It's all about balance. Wine drinkers are quite rightly falling back in love with Chardonnay. It is a versatile grape capable of greatness and able to give a lot of pleasure.

Pinot Noir is native to eastern France too and is the grape behind the famous red wines of the Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune in Burgundy.

Pinot Noir wines are also made in cooler wine regions as geographically diverse as Alsace, Germany, New Zealand, Oregon, California, Chile, South Africa and Australia.

The best Pinot Noir wines share a silky sensual mouthfeel with a complex range of aromas, an intensity or flavour and earthy undertones. Pinot lovers are always on the search for that perfect bottle  and sometimes this journey can last a lifetime!

Come and find out more about these two fascinating grape varieties as we taste three Chardonnay wines and three Pinot Noir wines from around the world.

This relaxed evening tasting includes six wines, a digital presentation, tasting notes and some cheese and crackers.