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Pinot Noir
The heartbreak grape
Grape Details
Serving Temp
14-16°C
Aging Potential
3-15 years, with top Burgundy lasting decades
Origins
Burgundy, France (cultivated for over 2,000 years)
Food pairings
DuckSalmonMushroom dishesSoft cheeses
About the Grape
Pinot Noir
"The heartbreak grape"
Pinot Noir is notoriously difficult to grow but rewards with ethereal elegance when done right. Thin-skinned and sensitive, it produces pale, aromatic wines of haunting complexity that have inspired generations of winemakers.
Flavor Profile
Red cherry
defining
Strawberry
prominent
Earth
prominent
Mushroom
subtle
Silky tannins
defining
Where It Shines
Burgundy, France
Complex, earthy, age-worthy
Oregon, USA
Fruity, elegant, balanced
Central Otago, NZ
Intense, cherry, vibrant
Sonoma Coast, USA
Cool climate, refined, coastal