Hans Baer, Pinot Noir, Pfalz, Germany, 2016

Appetising, spicy cherry fruit rules the nose here, followed by white pepper and red and black cherry notes coming into their own on the palate, for a fruit-driven and rounded introduction to German Pinot Noir: joyous, fresh and juicy. Incredible value too – and for sceptics, a very affordable way to dip their toe into the water.