Many of us who like to have a glass of wine or two, love to know all about the wine, where it comes from, which year it bottled, and as well the type of grapes that have been used. And Pinot Noir is one of the famous types of grape.
Pinot Noir wine is considered to be the most highly prized wine in the world. But why? It’s not as rich or big as its noble cousins, in fact, it’s quite the opposite.
Pinot Noir wines are pale in color, translucent and their flavors are very subtle. The grape itself is weak, suffering from a variety of diseases and its genetics make it highly susceptible to mutation. It is a is a red wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. The name is derived from the French words for pine and black. The word pine alludes to the grape variety having tightly clustered, pine cone-shaped bunches of fruit.
It is a difficult variety to cultivate and transform into wine. One of the most sensuously fragrant red grapes in the world with a variety of scented aromas based on red berry characters closest to raspberry and strawberry and often tinged with incense and cola-like spice. It can be a little minty and vegetal but when ripe usually tastes of raspberry or strawberry as well as cherry and, when exotic, loganberry, mulberry and fraise du Bois. If overripe, it becomes jammy. As it matures in bottle, it often develops silky textures and alluring undertones of truffles, game, and leather.
Pinot noir grapes are grown around the world, mostly in the cooler climates, and the grape is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France. And it’s in Burgundy where the best Pinot Noir is still produced. Pinot noir is also used to make the Italian wine Franciacorta. Other regions that have gained a reputation for pinot noir include: the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the Carneros, Central Coast and Russian River AVAs of California, the Elgin and Walker Bay wine regions of South Africa, South Australia, Adelaide Hills, Tasmania and Yarra Valley, Victoria in Australia and the Central Otago, Martinborough and Marlborough wine regions of New Zealand. Pinot Noir is also the primary varietal used in sparkling wine production in Champagne and other wine regions.
Being lighter in style, Pinot noir has benefited from a trend toward more restrained, less alcoholic wines around 12% Alcohol By Volume(ABV). Pinot Noir can be really fantastic and goes well with every occasion; it’s a crowd pleaser that anyone in the room will enjoy.
Food Pairing
As we said, it’s a crowd pleaser, it’s a catch-all food pairing wine. Pinot Noir is light enough for salmon but complex enough to hold up to some richer meat including duck. In a pinch, when everyone orders a vastly different entree at a restaurant, you can usually win by picking Pinot Noir; it will make everyone happy.
Cheese Pairing
There is nothing that can match up with the perfect pair of Wine and Cheese. And when it comes to Pinot Noir, it is definitely Comté. Also known as Gruyère de Comté, is made just 50 miles east of the most prestigious Pinot Noir vineyards in Burgundy.
Or it have to be creamy Brie, a blue with a little tang and goats cheese with a bit of bite. The lightness of touch from the Pinot Noir balances well with the rich creaminess where the fruit elevates the earthy taste of the goat’s cheese.
Here are some of the best Pinot Noir Wine around the world:
1.Gary Farrell Pinot Noir 2011
Gary Farrell’s 2011 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir carries terrific color appeal, vibrant cherry pie aromas, and velvet-driven textures. The palate is engaging with forwarding fruit, balanced tangy acidity and seamless integration throughout.
2. Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Clos des Myglands Premier Cru 2011 (Burgundy)
Violets, smoke, and spice-laced aromas add dimension and interest from the onset, with blackberry, black cherry and raspberry fruit prevailing on the well-defined palate. Expect lovely concentration, balance and ongoing elegance on the finish.
3.King Estate Signature Pinot Noir 2012
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King Estate happens to be one of Oregon’s premier Pinot producers. Known, grown and bottled in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, this particular Pinot Noir enjoys an enthusiastic fan club. The nose gives an explosion of dominating red cherry fruit laced with a heady mix of herbal and floral tones, all woven through an allspice-laden matrix. The palate profile produces a dynamic synergy between ripe raspberry and dark cherry fruit with the warm infusion of vanilla. Balance, solid acidity and engaging tannins end their course in a long, elegant finish.
4.Emeritus Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir 2011
This elegant Pinot Noir from Sonoma’s Russian River Valley comes from dry farmed vineyards, showcasing a well-concentrated nose bursting with ripe red berries and spice-laced notes. Expect ripe raspberry fruit to dance with subtle dried herb nuances, gaining depth and finesse towards the fine-grained finish. Dazzling balance allows complete integration of fruit, acidity, and supple structure on the palate profile.
5. La Follette Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 (CA)
Grown on the rugged ridge tops of Manchester Ridge, overlooking the pelting waves of the Pacific, the coastal La Follette grapes may not make it into the cellar every year. Some years the weather fails to cooperate and the vines wait to give it another go the next season.
That said, 2012 cooperated and produced an outstanding expression of coastal-influenced Pinot Noir. Expect an engaging mix of herb and earth, laced with muted florals and dense, dark cherry fruit on the nose. Complex layers of warm baking spice, a vibrant minerality and well-defined structure bound by an elegant intensity, all generously supported by rich red cherry fruit allow for a significant palate impression
6.Signaterra Pinot Noir, Bella Luna Vineyard 2012 (CA)
This Demeter certified, biodynamic Pinot Noir from Benziger delivers a delicious mix of aromatic fruit and the warm layers of earth and spice. A delicate balance of fruit and structure with well-placed acidity and soft pliable tannins take the palate appeal to the next level. Expect exquisite concentration of the cherry and plum profiles bolstered by the savory expressions of fine cut tobacco leaves and fresh espresso to carry through the persistent finish.
7.Craggy Range Pinot Noir 2010 (NZ)
The ruby red 2010 Craggy Range Pinot Noir offers gorgeous aromatics – bright cherry and subtle herbal character make their unmistakable mark. The palate profile yields high-end red fruit, with plenty of cherries, strawberry and raspberry notes woven together in a delicious medley of distinctly forward fruit. Velvety tannins bring both structure and definition to the fruit character and the wine’s overall balance lends itself to a seamless tasting experience.
8. Twomey Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012 (CA)
The 2012 Twomey Russian River Valley Pinot Noir promises an aromatic thrill with ripe cherry and dense blackberry fruit wrapped in heady fresh tobacco leaves and delicate floral tones, the nose exudes warmth, elegance, and creativity. The palate profile features forward dark cherry fruit with strawberry jam and a smidge of mocha. Expect deliberate balance, silky, seamless tannins, and a persistent, cardamon spice-laden finish.
9.Bonterra’s 2012 Pinot Noir 
Bonterra’s 2012 Pinot Noir offers a medium-bodied, easy-going red wine that is downright delicious and enjoys extraordinary food-pairing versatility – a perfect everyday wine. Made with organic grapes grown in Mendocino, the aromas on this pleasing Pinot consist largely of bright red fruit, think raspberry and strawberry, with a touch of sweet vanilla spice and cherry pie in the mix. On the palate, you can expect similar fresh fruit to hustle forward with pure strawberry dominating the dance and an impressive overall balance steering the wine’s melody.
10. Stoller Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2012 (OR)
The 2012 Stoller Pinot Noir is crafted from all estate grown fruit. With ripe plums, red currants and black raspberries in the aromatic mix, this Oregon Pinot spotlights a fruit forward, earth-driven nature. Chocolate covered strawberry notes sift through the silky tannins engaging the senses with vibrant acidity and a plush, persistent finish.
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