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Pronounced: pee-no-nwar; AKA: Pinot Nero, Spätburgunder (Germany), Blauburgunder (Austria)
This elusive and delicate light-bodied grape is a wine grower's dream, but can be difficult to achieve as Pinot Noir is susceptible to a variety of diseases, making it difficult to grow. Stubborn, yet flirtatious, Pinot Noir wine is somewhat tantalizing, creating a beautiful dance between the grape and the winemaker. The resulting light red wine can be nothing short of spectacular. Loved for its red fruit and spicy characteristics, its also a great food partner.
- Common aromas and flavors: Cherry, Raspberry, Mushroom, Hibiscus, Clove, Vanilla; However, this can vary greatly depending on the vintage and where it grown.
- Indicators and Descriptors: Pale – Medium Ruby, Dry, Aromatic, Medium-bodied, Medium-High Acidity, Low Tannins
- Significant Growing Regions: Pinot Noir generally prefers intermediate, continental climates with long, cool growing seasons. That is why we often find Pinot Noir grown within protected valleys or near large bodies of water. Look for these places: Burgundy, France; Oregon and Coastal California; Germany; New Zealand; Italy; and Australia.
- Food Pairings: Pinot Noir is everyone’s best friend. It is light enough to pair some fish like Salmon, but complex enough to stand up to Duck and strong earthy-flavored dishes. If you’re ever in a pinch at a restaurant with multiple meal options, or need to pick up a bottle for your friend’s dinner party, sticking with Pinot Noir is a great way to go! We love it with: Duck, Salmon, BBQ, Turkey, Pork Roast, Roasted Chicken, Tacos, Charcuterie; For veggies: Mushrooms, Beets, Eggplant, Truffles, Root Vegetables
- How to Serve: Pinot Noir is great red wine to try with a sight chill. It can handle a little bit of a cooler temperature than that of room temp, ideally between 55-60°F (12-15°C). The slightly cooler temperature highlights the aromatic profile while keeping the alcohol from overwhelming the senses. If you are fascinated with varietal-specific glassware, try drinking Pinot Noir out of glass with a wide bowl and narrower rim. It allows the wine to breathe and funnels the nuanced aromas straight to your nose.
Fun Facts:
- Pinot Noir is older than Cabernet Sauvignon… by over 1,000 years! This grape goes all the way back to the Roman era. Currently with over 1,000 registered clones, the grape’s genetic instability and constant evolution is a true testament to its old age.
- While most people associate Pinot Noir with its age-worthy red wines, this grape is also a key component to making some of the world’s finest sparkling wines (i.e. Champagne).
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$40.00The Old Eight Cut refers to a diamond cut dating back to the 1400s using simple tools and few cuts to enhance the natural brilliance of the stone without disguising its true nature.
The first sip shows a center point of sweetness that is buttressed by dark red fruit, ripe tannins and a hint of nori that give the wine a serious edge. With air and time, the sappy spicy notes that come from partial whole cluster fermentation resonate on the finish, making this wine one with incredible depth that will drink well now and over the next 10 years.
Sustainable farming practices, dry-farmed, native yeast and partial whole cluster fermentation
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$65.00Named Dom Basle in homage to the great figure in the history of Champagne and the Montagne de Reims, the Cuvée Dom Basle – Brut Réserve is the great classic of Maison Delavenne.
This well-balanced Champagne combines finesse, regular fruitiness and consistency over time. Clear color with golden reflections. Notes of white dried fruits. A seductive roundness, a freshness associated with finesse. Can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with a meal.
Organic/biodynamic farming practices, native yeast fermentation, and less than 2,000 cases produced annually.
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$35.00Caroline Bellavoine is the talk of the town. Her tiny production of old-vine Pinot Noir from the lesser-known Côtes du Couchois is pure, rustic, and deeply expressive of its unique terroir. It’s old-school Burgundy through and through – seriously complex and not for the faint of heart! Decant for 1 hour before enjoying.
Organic farming practices, native yeast fermentation, unfined/unfiltered, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels and only 150 cases produced annually.
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Team Argaux Favorite
$55.00Scribe, a pioneer of terroir-driven winemaking in Sonoma, makes one of our all-time favorite Pinots. Invite a few close friends over for an intimate dinner, light some candles, play some jazz and serve wild mushroom risotto topped with fish, chicken or as is! This Pinot will go with it all.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation (30% whole cluster), and aged 7 months in neutral oak with minimal intervention.
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$600.00If you know, you know. ‘Clos de Bèze’ is the most prestigious and sought-after Grand Crus in Gevrey-Chambertin. For collectors, this wine is a great investment. It will only continue to appreciate in value as it ages over the next 10-20 years.
Practicing organic viticulture, hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation, unfined/unfiltered and only 100 cases produced.
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$225.00This rustic Pinot Noir hails from a premier cru climat just west of Gevrey-Chambertin. The palate is medium-bodied with rich and concentrated flavors, nice acidity, and integrated tannins. Aged for 19 months in barrel (50% new oak).
Like all of Burguet’s wines, this bottle is produced from organic (converting to biodynamic) fruit, native yeasts, and is bottled unfined / unfiltered. Only 50 cases produced.
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$95.00Savoy Vineyard in the Anderson Valley is considered one of the best vineyards in all of California for Pinot Noir. It’s highly-regarded for producing classic Pinot Noir with a touch of influence from the Pacific Northwest. Think California fruit mixed with Oregon’s rustic concentration.
Organic farming practices, woman-winemaker.
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