Looking into the morning fog in Sonoma Valley from Hanzell Vineyards during harvest. This effort may result in bitterness early on, but results in wines that age 20+ years. In fact, many fine winemakers here choose to ferment with whole grape clusters to increase tannin in their Pinot Noir wines. When tasting French Pinot Noir, you may note its more earthy and floral style. Burgundy is a very old wine region and was first tended by Cistercian monks in the Middle Ages. The world’s most coveted Pinot Noir vines grow on a narrow, east-facing slope just South of Dijon. Pinot Noir wines are made in a few places throughout France but the most famous region – by far – is Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne.”) Photo by Anna & Michal French Pinot Noirįlavors: Cherry, Hibiscus, Rose Petal, Mushroom, Potting Soil French Pinot Noir vineyards near Gevrey-Chambertin in late May. For this reason, you’ll often find Pinot Noir growing in protected valleys or near large bodies of water. Pinot Noir vines tend to prefer more intermediate climates with long, cool growing seasons. DNA analysis has revealed that Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc are simply mutations of the same grape! (Regner et al.
Pinot Noir is one of the few red grapes that’s commonly made into red, rosé, white, and sparkling wine!.Blanc de Noirs Champagne uses Pinot Noir (and Pinot Meunier) as its base grape.You’ll often find these two grapes planted close by. Pinot Noir enjoys the same climate as Chardonnay.Mark your calendar! August 18th is Pinot Noir Day.Pinot Noir likely originated in Burgundy, France.Pinot Noir pairs particularly well with duck, chicken, pork, and mushrooms. A very versatile food pairing wine given it’s higher high acidity and lower tannin.
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