Pinot Noir wine is so easy to love, but it’s known for being one of the harder grapes to grow. Finicky and sensitive to even the slightest changes in humidity, soil, temperature and sun, the pinot noir grape is one of the oldest varieties in the world and dates back to Roman times.
We also love Pinot Noir because of the range of tastes that can be produced from this single grape. Pinot Noir grapes reflect the characteristics of their terroir (the climate, soil and overall environment where it’s grown), more than any other grape, so while a wine made from region may have earthy, mossy, mushroom and herbal notes, from another region it could have cherry, raspberry, plum, honey or rose notes.
In our version of Pinot Noir, you’ll get a perfect combination of terroir effects: a gorgeous, light ruby red, medium-bodied dry wine that’s vibrant and silky, with subtle earthy notes and aromas of tart cherry and raspberry.
ACIDITY
Medium to High
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Cool to the touch (63 °F | 17 °C)
SIMILAR VARIETIES
Barbera, Beaujolais, Gamay, Grenache and Pais
BLENDING
Pinot Noir is often blended with Gamay, Syrah, Malbec, Zinfandel and Merlot.
FUN FACT
Pinot Noir is sometimes referred to by winemakers as the “heartbreak grape” because of its finicky nature and how challenging it is to grow well. Even so, and maybe because of this, winemakers are drawn to it. When they get it right, when the weather and soil cooperate, they can produce some of the most elegant and complex wines from this grape. Just like love, it invites deep passion and great frustration from those who choose to try it.