Marks & Spencer, Creation Pinot Noir, Cape South Coast, South Africa 2022

While England's 2022 Balfour Pinot Noir (£22) is M&S's best Pinot Noir, this South African bottle is worth a look (as is Creation's fine Chardonnay, which we've recommended before). After a welcoming nose, firm tannins, acidity and alcohol dominate, but with time in glass the cherry-berry fruit opens out.