Other Names
Pinot Nero, Pinot Negro, Spätburgunder, Blauburgunder.
Popular Regions
- France (Burgundy, Champagne)
- United States – Oregon (Willamette Valley)
- United States – California (Russian River Valley, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz)
- Australia (Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, Tasmania)
- New Zealand (Central Otago, Marlborough, Martinborough)
Does Vintage Matter?
Pinot Noir is a lighter red wine so generally the younger the wine the better.
Tasting Notes
Pinot Noir is often light to medium bodied and high in acidity with flavors of cherry, raspberry, earth, forest floor, and mushroom.
Something to Say to Impress People
“Did you know that sparkling wine labeled Blanc de Noir is made of 100% Pinot Noir grapes?”
Budget Buy
- The Pinot Project (~$12)
- Ironstone (~$10)
Normal Buy
- J. Lohr (~$22)
- La Crema (~$25)
Splurge Buy
- Domaine Forey Pere & Fils (~$40)
- Lange Reserve (~$39)
If you like this wine than you should try
- Gamay
- Grenache
- Zinfandel
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