2000 Pignoletto

This dry white wine, made from a Pinot Noir cross called Schönburger, is rich with spice, musk, mandarin and grapefruit that tease the senses. The name means small pine cone, as does the French word Pinot, and describes the appearance of the grape bunches.

Try it with Asian food and don't serve it too chilled. We find that this wine, one of Marilyn's all time favourites, appeals particularly to women. 12.3% alcohol.

Must be cellared cool, as this vintage has been neither fined nor sterile-filtered and has a tendency to develop sediment at cellar temperatures above 12°C.