Thanks for you comment, David. The wine merchant I bought it from says the ideal time to drink it would be 2010-2014. I would not want to speculate whether it would still be in ideal condition in 2014, but I am sure it should still be a pleasure to drink for a couple of years. Having said that, it seems perfectly drinkable right now, so why wait - unless one wanted to wait for springtime or summer, of course, as you suggest!
Unfortunately, I do not know what type of barrels they used for maturing the wine. While the Pinot has a certain nutty-wooden flavour to it, it was most certainly not barrique - it is really is more of a hint of nut. Which suits me just fine as it enhances the refreshing character of the wine.
Thanks for mentioning Boxler, I will make a mental note!
In reply to Sounds like a good Pinot Blanc by David Strange
It is a good Pinot Blanc
Thanks for you comment, David. The wine merchant I bought it from says the ideal time to drink it would be 2010-2014. I would not want to speculate whether it would still be in ideal condition in 2014, but I am sure it should still be a pleasure to drink for a couple of years. Having said that, it seems perfectly drinkable right now, so why wait - unless one wanted to wait for springtime or summer, of course, as you suggest!
Unfortunately, I do not know what type of barrels they used for maturing the wine. While the Pinot has a certain nutty-wooden flavour to it, it was most certainly not barrique - it is really is more of a hint of nut. Which suits me just fine as it enhances the refreshing character of the wine.
Thanks for mentioning Boxler, I will make a mental note!