Pinot noir
Pinot Noir is a grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. The name is derived from the French words for "pine" and "black" referring to the tightly clustered dark purple pine cone shaped bunches of fruit.
Pinot Noir grapes are grown around the world mostly in the cooler regions, is usually associated with France's Burgundy region but more and more associated with other regions like the Willamette Valley. The Willamette Valley of Oregon is at the same latitude as Burgundy and has a similar climate.
Pinot Noir a difficult grape to grow and to deal with in the winery. Risk taking wine makers who rise to the challenge of cultivating the grape and making the wine are some of the most talented in the world.
Pinot Noir is well-suited to pair with poultry, beef, fish, ham, lamb and pork. It will play well with creamy sauces, spicy seasonings and is considered one of the world's most versatile food wines.
Pinot Noir grapes are grown around the world mostly in the cooler regions, is usually associated with France's Burgundy region but more and more associated with other regions like the Willamette Valley. The Willamette Valley of Oregon is at the same latitude as Burgundy and has a similar climate.
Pinot Noir a difficult grape to grow and to deal with in the winery. Risk taking wine makers who rise to the challenge of cultivating the grape and making the wine are some of the most talented in the world.
Pinot Noir is well-suited to pair with poultry, beef, fish, ham, lamb and pork. It will play well with creamy sauces, spicy seasonings and is considered one of the world's most versatile food wines.
