Grape Varietals / Regions
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Pinot Noir Tasting Notes

The world’s most popular lighter red grape with notes of red cherry, raspberries, and cloves. Pairs very well
with duck, chicken, turkey, pork, and mushroom dishes.

Test

Sweetness
Dry Sweet
Body
Light Full
Acidity
Low High
Tannin
Low High

Red Cherry

Cranberry

Clove

Tobacco

Mushroom

Earthy

Pinot Noir – Fun Facts

Pinot Noir/Gris/Blanc are under the same genetic footprint(“Pinot” family).

Pinot is derived from the latin word “pineu”, meaning “pine cone”.

Primary grape of Burgundy, where a bottle of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grand Cru costs around $20K + USD.

Pinot Noir – Prominent Grape Growing Areas

Pinot Noir – Prominent Grape Growing Areas