Collection: Pinot Noir
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2019 Brigadoon Lylee Pinot Noir
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2018 Hazelfern Cellars Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
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2019 Crystallum Peter Max Pinot Noir
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2019 Anthill Pinot Noir Harmony Lane
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2020 Elevee 'Elevee Vineyard' Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
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2017 Rhys Vineyards Alesia Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
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2018 Halleck Clone 828 Pinot Noir
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2018 PP Pinot Noir Leras RRV
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Pinot Noir FAQs
What is Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir is a red wine grape variety that is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and celebrated in the world. It is known for producing elegant, complex, and age-worthy wines that express the unique characteristics of the vineyard where the grapes are grown. Pinot Noir is cultivated in wine regions around the world, with notable examples including Burgundy in France, where it is revered as the noble grape variety, as well as regions such as California, Oregon, New Zealand, and Australia. The grape is highly sensitive to terroir, or the unique combination of soil, climate, and geography, which can greatly influence the character of the resulting wines.
Is Pinot Noir sweet?
Pinot Noir wines are typically not sweet. In fact, they are generally considered to be dry red wines. "Dry" in the context of wine means that the wine contains very little residual sugar, resulting in a lack of perceptible sweetness on the palate.
Is Pinot Noir Red or White?
Pinot Noir is a red wine grape variety, and the wines produced from these grapes are indeed red wines. The name "Pinot Noir" translates to "black pine" in French, which reflects the dark color of the grapes.
How to pronounce Pinot Noir
"Pinot Noir" is pronounced as "pee-noh nwar."
Is Pinot Noir dry?
Pinot Noir wines are typically dry. "Dry" in the context of wine refers to the absence of perceptible sweetness. Pinot Noir wines undergo fermentation until most of the grape sugars are converted into alcohol, resulting in minimal residual sugar.
What does Pinot Noir taste like?
Pinot Noir presents as dry, with a light to medium body, vibrant acidity, and smooth tannins, with alcohol content typically ranging between 12–15%. Pinot Noir exhibits intricate flavors such as cherry, raspberry, mushroom, and forest floor notes, along with nuances of vanilla and baking spices from French oak aging.
Is Pinot Noir a sweet wine?
Pinot Noir is generally not considered a sweet wine. It is typically dry, meaning it contains very little residual sugar and is not perceived as sweet on the palate. Instead, Pinot Noir wines are known for their delicate flavors of red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, along with earthy undertones and sometimes floral aromas.
What does Pinot Noir mean?
"Pinot Noir" is a French term that translates to "black pine" in English. The name "Pinot" refers to the grape variety's tightly clustered, pine cone-shaped bunches, while "Noir" means "black," indicating the dark color of the grapes used to produce the wine.
Do you chill Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir is typically served at a slightly cooler temperature than room temperature, but it is not usually chilled to the same extent as white wines. Serving Pinot Noir at a slightly cool temperature enhances its aromas and flavors, making it more enjoyable to drink. For optimal enjoyment, it's recommended to serve Pinot Noir at a temperature of around 55-60°F.