Pinot Noir Red Wine
Pinot noir features prominently among the finest, most exclusive wines of the world and as such, remains for many the noblest of all red varieties. Though its origins and most sought-after expressions lay in Burgundy, it is grown everywhere from the west coast of the U.S. to Central and Eastern Europe to South Africa to New Zealand. A cool-climate varietal, it is generally suited to lighter styles and is one notoriously temperamental when growing to full ripeness. When properly cultivated and vinified, however, pinot noir is redolent of a sublime array of aromas and flavours: cherry, raspberry, spice, mushroom, clove and hibiscus which, in the fullness of time, typically evolve into those of tea, leather, tobacco leaf, dried fruit and undergrowth. The brisk levels of acidity typically supporting these wonderful characteristics also make it an ultimate food pairing wine, going superbly as it does with all manner of cured meats, charcuterie, cheese and fowl. Once understood and enjoyed, pinot noir is sure to win a leading role in your drinking repertoire.
I needed a nice pinot noir to go with some roasted duck breast last week but wasn’t looking to break the bank: the problem >
"The 2020 Bourgogne Pinot Noir is bang on song for entry-level Pinot: fresh, vibrant and enticing, with juicy fruit and >
A lovely pinot noir which offers expressive wild strawberry, cherry fruit along with a hint of forest-floor on the nose. >
And so amazingly we find ourselves in Autumn once more. Today is officially the first day of the new season and I think >
The new 2016 vintage of this New Zealand Grand Vin Pinot Noir from Clayvin Vineyard is drinking beautifully, andis the >
"Our 2018 Santenay rouge reveals a ruby-red brilliance in the glass with aromas of forest undergrowth, mocha, and black >
"The 2019 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Rouge is more focused and expressive, with luscious dark fruit and a slightly >
Scenes from a movie based on the life of Napoleon were shot on the Cinéma site the year before vineyards were introduced, >
A great example of the first-class pinots coming from this pretty South African valley. Bold, and fruit-forward, with strawberry, >
Step forward one of the most highly awarded New Zealand wines of recent years, Escarpment Vineyard’s exceptional “2013 Te >
2015 was a top vintage for the region and this pinot noir is ageing very well. The nose already offers hints of the secondary, >
2016 was a top vintage for the region and this pinot noir is ageing very well. The nose already offers hints of the secondary, >
Kumeu River is undoubtably one of New Zealand's great producers, famed for their stunning Burgundy-styled chardonnays. They >
This falls very firmly into the “Hidden Gems” category. An expressive, floral pinot noir full of joyful, crunchy fruit, >
A 'proper pinot' from Chile - bags of bright, juicy cherry fruit; layers of sweet spice and a savoury, smokey edge. Lots >
"The 2015 vintage is an extraordinary one throughout the Côte dOr. The red wines are truly great: rich, powerful and statuesque >
Pinot noir grows wonderfully well in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley, benefitting from many hours of glorious sunshine and the >
From this small, 7-hectare estate headed by son and 4th generation winemaker Patrice. Given this is Vosne, Patrice naturally >
Just below the much-coveted Romanée - St. Vivant, Les Ormes is perhaps the fullest of Cacheux's wines and shows the best >
Fragrant rose petal, cardamom, clove, pepper corn, black cherry, red currant… and all this before Michel Magnien’s quite >
The village of Givry is in the Côte Chalonnaise and was elevated to "AOC" status in 1946 in recognition of the consistent >
Greenhough is considered one of the best producers in Nelson. This organic pinot noir delivers ripe fruit at lower alcohol >
