Squealing Pig Pinot Noir 2023

Restaurant lists and home gatherings alike are where this crowd-pleaser belongs. Central Otago and Marlborough both enter into the blend, which explains the extra lift. Redcurrant and a whisper of five-spice show through the glass. The mouth is soft and gentle, with juicy acidity and barely-there tannins. Lamb chops with rosemary and garlic or a rich rabbit fricassee are the kind of company it keeps best. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal chops in red wine sauce, lamb chops with rosemary and garlic, rabbit fricassee. Drink date: 2026-2030. (nataliemaclean.com,undated)