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- Literally "Black pine" in French, a reference to the shape of the grape clusters
- Grape contains about 30,000 genes
- Is one of the main grapes in most Champagne and Sparkling Wines
- Cultivated in the Burgundy region of France since the 1st century
- Rich in resveratrol, which may boost the human immune system http://www.winepros.org/wine101/grape_pr...
- Also made in California, Oregon, Washington State, Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania http://www.marthastewart.com/article/pin...
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Pinot Noir: The Vintner's Challenge
Pinot noir is a variety of French grape and the wine produced from it. Perhaps because it has been called the most difficult grape to grow, Pinot Noir grapes are grown throughout the world. Pinot poses a challenge to the vintner's abilities. Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned grape prone to damage and is also sensitive to changes in terroir. Pinot Noir mutates easily and as a result there are many clones of Pinot Noir - often growing right next to each other in the same vineyard. The most famous Pinot Noir wines come from the Burgundy region of France. Excellent examples of Pinot Noir are produced in sertain coastal areas of California, as well as Oregon, New Zealand. Tasmania is also producing quality Pinot Noir now. -
Wine Characteristics
Pinot noir is a light to medium bodied redwine, llighter in color than other red and has flavors and aromas of black cherry, Raspberry or Currant. Sometimes there are notes of forest floor and Mushrooms and even, in Burgundy, something politely referred to as "'Barnyard"' (which is prized by many wine lovers. In general, Pinot Noir is lower in both acid and alcohol than Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir from Burgundy can be as ageworthy, at their peak 20, 30 or more years after vintage . New World Pinot Noir should generally be drunk when relatively young. An ideal Food and Wine Pairing would be Pinot Noirwith the wine with salmon, mushrooms or a hearty meat such as Beef Bourgignon. -
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Pinot Noir Questions
Does anyone know if you are supposed to chill Pinot Noir? 4 AnswersThe first rule about drinking wine is: It's your wine, drink the wine at the temperature you like best. I have been a bartender for over 15 years and I've sol... read more
What is the best Pinot Noir for under $20? 4 AnswersPinot Noir Mendocino is supreme, and is only $16.00! Being my favorite wine for the price, I've researched this to see what makes it taste so good. The pinot ... read more
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@Peregrine Pinot Noir '07 WINS another GOLD at 2009 International Wine Challenge (IWC) London last week. One of 10 get Gold medal status
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Sommelier Anne Hood recommends Mandolin Pinot Noir, '08 and Vouvray Chenin Blanc, '05 as wines that go well with turkey. Your thoughts?
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Sommelier Anne Hood recommends Mandolin Pinot Noir, '08 and Vouvray Chenin Blanc, '05 as wines that go well with turkey. Your thoughts?
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A nice little Pinot Noir it was too! @cheeseslave
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RT @NatalieMacLean: Henri De Villamont Pinot Noir, France: tasting notes, score, price & recipes for this #wine here: http://bit.ly/8YZfxA
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