Pinot noir Sentence Examples

The Pinot Noir grape produces some of the most exotic, sensuous red wines yet is notoriously temperamental.

There are about 40 different kinds of red grapes widely grown for wine around the world, ranging from the light Gamay and Pinot Noir varieties, to the popular Merlots and Zinfandels and the heavier Syrah/Shiraz.

If you wish to serve wine, lamb pairs especially well with a pinot noir from Oregon, California, or the Burgundy region of France.

I recently put together a wine tasting to find out the very best Pinot Noir made in the US.

The mission for our wine group was to find the absolute best domestic Pinot Noir of the past few years where price was no object.

Made from a combination of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, Champagne works well with almost all foods.

Martinelli is one of the Pinot Noir powerhouse winemakers in the Russian River Valley.

Many of the winery's Pinot Noir wines are spectacular, providing a rich ripeness you can only find in California Pinot Noirs.

Over the next 20 years the partners worked to develop small production run Pinot Noir wines that had a following of enthusiastic fans.

John and Kathye Dyson, purchased the winery so they could infuse their passion for Pinot Noir into their wines.

Occasionally, you may find one of these Pinot Noir wines up for auction or available on consignment for about $75, but the wine may be slightly past its prime.

They praised the long finish, suggesting it was one of America's great efforts in Pinot Noir wines.

While the state is best known for its delicious New World style Pinot Noir wines, Oregon wineries produce many varietals that rival world-class wines from around the world.

It wasn't until David Lett of Eyrie Vineyards in Dundee placed a Pinot Noir in the 1979 Gault-Millau French Wine Olympiades and landed in the top 10 that Oregon found its true calling as a producer of world-class Pinot Noir wines.

What followed was a rapid period of expansion throughout the 1980s with worldwide recognition that drew the attention of some of France's Pinot Noir growers from the Burgundy region.

Oregon's microclimates in the Wilamette Valley mimic the growing conditions in the Burgundy region quite closely, leading to successful Pinot Noir and Chardonnay harvests.

Because sparkling wine comes mostly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, Oregon produces just the right grape varieties to make delicious versions.

The Wilamette Valley is at the heart of Oregon's Pinot Noir and Chardonnay growing industry due to its temperate and wet winters and relatively dry summers.

Domaine Drouhin produces Pinot Noir wines made in the traditional Burgundy style.

Archery Summit also produces world-class Pinot Noir wines that have won many awards and consistently rate high in Wine Spectator for quality.

Argyle Winery makes Pinot Noir and other varietals.

Ken Wright Cellars specializes in Pinot Noir wines.

Beaux Frerers makes some of the most powerful and consistently good Pinot Noir wines in Oregon.

While Pinot Noir is a traditional red wine grape, its juice remains clear unless left in contact with the darkly colored grape skins.

True Champagne comes from France and is produced from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes using theméthode champenoise, a system of fermentation that produces bubbles by introducing a second fermentation in the bottle.

A blanc de blancs Champagne contains only Chardonnay grapes, while a blanc de noirs Champagne contains only Pinot Noir grapes.

This region is famous for its world class Pinot Noir wines, labeled simply as Burgundy.

The region has 21 appellations, many that produce spectacular Pinot Noir wines.

The wines contain blends or singular varietals made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.

The Pinot Noir Series features California Pinot Noir wines from award-winning boutique wineries.

Parts of Mendocino and Sonoma are directly exposed to the sea and are becoming known for cooler-climate wines, Pinot Noir in particular.

Thanks to the ocean's cooling influence Pinot Noir and Chardonnay do particularly well throughout the entire region.

Unfortunately much of the San Francisco Bay area is too expensive to profitably produce wine though the conditions promise to be ideal for Pinot Noir production.

If you bought a bottle of Pinot Noir for $50 off a mailing list and could turn around and sell it to someone who was not on the mailing list, they will pay you handsomely for it.

This is a good wine, and an easy choice if you are looking for a pinot noir.

The World of Pinot Noir brings wine enthusiasts and some of the world's best Pinot Noir producers together annually for a weekend celebration.

This event brings growers, winemakers, and lovers of the pinot noir grape together to celebrate this varietal in style.

World of Pinot Noir is two days of "education, tastings and camaraderie" as it states on their website.

Zinfandel lovers have ZAP, and Pinot Noir lovers have World of Pinot Noir.

In the afternoon, the event hosted a debate about alcohol and balance in Pinot Noir.

Later, the West Coast went head to head in a California versus Oregon Pinot Noir tasting.

Friday and Saturday offers participants the chance to taste wines from 45-50 different Pinot Noir producers from the country (and a few outside the country).

The first year of WOPN (World of Pinot Noir)featured the producer Domaine de la Romanee Conti, arguably the most sought after pinot noir in the world.

Producers from every Pinot Noir house in the state bring their wines to share, and you can frequently find gems sitting at every table.

The evening finishes with dancing and people walking around sharing their special Pinot Noir with everyone else.

By reputation, Siduri is one of California's top wineries for Pinot Noir.

Their Pisoni Vineyard Pinot is made from the much-prized Pinot Noir grapes from the Pisoni Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands.

It's an emerging region known for Chardonnay but with special promise for Pinot Noir.

It's a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault and was bred back in 1925.

Fortunately, Pinotage wines lean more towards its biological Pinot Noir heritage rather than its Cinsault genes and make for good medium-bodied wines that match with food very well.

To clear the confusion up, some grape geneticists were intrigued enough to investigate and they determined that Pinot Blanc is actually a cousin to Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir rather than Chardonnay.

Torii Mor is located in Dundee, smack dab in the middle of Oregon Pinot Noir country.

It's a boutique winery founded by Donald Olson, M.D., and he primarily handcrafts wines from Pinot Noir in small lots from selected vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley and other parts of Oregon.

His wines express the Burgundian style that Oregon is noted for and the Torii Mor Pinot Noir 2003 fits the mold.

The winery makes wonderful Pinot Noir wines, as well as Zinfandel, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Muscat Alexander.

For instance, if the wine in your basket is a Burgundy, include Pinot Noir glasses and foods that pair well with the wine.

The 2005 version of their medium-bodied Mendocino County Pinot Noir from some unnamed winery is succulent, fruit-rich, and balanced.

For right now, this is a fully realized Pinot Noir with an elegant nose of raspberry, strawberry, and violet flowers.

Chances are that in 2011 and beyond, this Pinot Noir is well past its prime.

MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a classic Pinot Noir with a strong character and a hint of vanilla amongst the dark fruit.

It also makes the climate and terroir of the Sonoma Coast interesting for Pinot Noir that's off the beaten track of others in California.

This Pinot Noir is an inexpensive and versatile wine to have in your collection.

This leads to uniquely flavored Pinot Noir that reflects the terroir of the region.

This 2001 Family Reserve Pinot Noir was made in the Santa Cruz Mountains about 50 miles south of San Francisco.

It's a delicious Burgundian-style Pinot Noir that tantalizes the senses.

Still, give Pinot Noir wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA a try.

The region produces excellent Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

It was difficult to make a bad Pinot Noir in California in 2002, a standout vintage year with supple, juicy, and harmonious wines abounding everywhere, in particular on the Sonoma Coast.

Guess what you get from a winery like Williams-Selyem, one of California's elite standard bearers for handcrafted Pinot Noir?

Fortunately, the winery continues to make amazing Pinot Noir wines.

If you can get your hands on a bottle, try the spectacular Williams-Selyem Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Bucher Vineyard, 2008, which earned a 94 point rating from Wine Spectator and promises to drink well through 2017.

They sold grapes for years to other famous Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers until Lynn decided the quality of the fruit was such that he wanted to make his own wine.

Wine and Spirits recently gave the 2003 Quail Cuvee Pinot Noir 94 points and just last week the San Francisco Chronicle wrote an article about the 2004 Pinot being worth trying.

Judy wanted to focus on making sparkling wines only, but realized that just making sparkling wine would not pay the bills, so again branched out to include Pinot Noir in the portfolio.

Littorai is a gem, and for the longest time a hidden secret among Pinot Noir afficianados.

It's a small producer who is making very limited production amounts of very good Pinot Noir from the North Bay.

Now they produce not only Chardonnay, but Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir as well.

These are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from the Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County with its cool and hot maritime climate.

Zinfandel is the virile and lusty kingpin in Dry Creek while Pinot Noir expresses nuance, finesse, and cherry sexiness in Russian River.

However, some of California's best wine comes out of Randall Grahm's Bonny Doon for mirth and Rhône style wines, Paul Draper's Ridge Winery for Cabernet Sauvignon (think 1976 Paris Tasting), and David Bruce for some excellent Pinot Noir.

It's worth staying for 2-3 days if you like Pinot Noir and Syrah, actually a week would not be too long either.

Again, I stay away from the lighter wines like Pinot Noir or Gamay.

When in doubt Pinot Noir will build your confidence.

Hartford is one of my favorite Sonoma wineries for Pinot Noir or Zinfandel.

You will find Oregon Pinot Noir at just about any one of the hundreds of wineries in the state.

Speaking of the Willamette Valley, this American Viticulture Area (AVA) produces the most Pinot Noir of all the Appellations in the country.

The Pinot Noir grape is nicknamed the "heartbreak grape" for good reason.

And the valley is not large by other wine regions' standards, still, there are over 40,000 acres of vines planted with Merlot, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Pinot Noir and other lesser varieties.

With the movie Sideways not only did Pinot Noir get a huge boost in sales and people clamoring to taste the wine, the Pinot growing regions became hugely impacted.

The three main grapes grown in this region to produce Champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

Nowadays it has toned down a little bit, but is still a very popular destination, especially for Pinot Noir fans.

Their Pinot Noir is one of the best in the area…balanced, full of flavor and not overpriced.

Many people just beginning to explore the wine world often wonder what type of wine is Pinot Noir.

To effectively answer the what type of wine is Pinot Noir question, you must first begin with a brief history lesson.

Since Pinot Noir has a history that dates back to the first century A.D., we'll just touch on the highlights here.

The Pinot Noir grape finds its beginnings in Burgundy, France.

When the Aedui fled, they brought the Pinot Noir grapes with them and replanted them in Burgundy.

Another legend has it that Italian monks, also invaded by what is described as a "barbaric" people, fled from their native Italy to France, also bringing Pinot Noir vine cuttings with them.

The monks made and used Pinot Noir wine as part of their holy sacrament.

Basically, Pinot Noir is a bottle of wine made from Pinot Noir grapes.

Unlike Champagne, true Pinot Noir doesn't have to come from Burgundy, France.

Many countries around the world including, the United States, Australia, Germany and Italy make fine bottles of Pinot Noir.

Of all the grapes used to make wine, Pinot Noir grapes are the most susceptible to frost, mold and disease.

The pinot noir grape has been cultivated for centuries.

While it can only be guessed exactly how the pinot noir grape was transported and planted around the world, it was described as being very similar to today's vines that are grown in Burgundy in De re rustica.

It is known that Catholic monks were cultivating the pinot noir grapes in Burgundy in the sixth century with much success.

It is believed that today's pinot noir vines may be only one or two generations removed from wild vines.

The pinot noir grape is grown around the world, but it does best in Bourgogne, France.

The pinot noir grape will absorb the taste of the land where the grapes are grown, so it is very important to carefully pick where the grapes will be planted.

Some of the problems that plague the pinot noir grape may help to explain why it is so difficult to cultivate, even in what may seem ideal climates.

The pinot noir is an early leafing variety.

Sharpshooter Leafhopper - Like many other grape varieties, the pinot noir plays host to the Sharpshooter Leafhopper.

Leaf Roll Virus - The leaf roll virus affects many pinot noir vines that are ten years of age and older.

Birds - As with other grapes, the pinot noir is susceptible to birds eating the ripened fruit, perhaps even more so because of the smaller leaf size of the plant.

The pinot noir grape holds much potential if the right combination of plant and soil can be found.

The wine produced from the pinot noir is enjoyed today in the same way it was during the time of the Romans.

While "Velvet Mistress" and "Liquid Seductress" are not your typical Pinot Noir descriptions, they are the type of remarks that lead one to believe there is so much more to Pinot than what you can find on a wine aroma wheel.

The interesting part about tasting Pinot Noir is that for many people, it's where they started their red-wine trek - it's the wine that they moved to after only drinking white wines.

After that, they circle back to Pinot Noir because, on a different level, it has more to offer than just the light body and softer tannins.

For most wine professionals, Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France is the end-all be-all for wine drinking.

Before you find your own Pinot Noir description, it's important to start out the right way - with correct stemware.

While falling short of telling you how much to spend or not, I would just recommend that you not spend over $30 or so if this is your first attempt at trying to nail down some Pinot Noir descriptions.

Try some different Pinot Noir from different areas of the world and see if you can find a common theme from each.

You may find that the "liquid seductress" seduced you and you become a lover of Pinot Noir!

Make it a theme…say "Favorite Pinot Noir Under $30" or "Red Wines of Northern Italy" and the list goes on.

The topography of the area allows grape growers to cultivate many different types of grapes, from hardy natives to more delicate varieties, such as Pinot Noir.

They grow Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Lemberger and Pinot Noir grapes at their Savina Estate Vineyard and Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Lemberger and Guwerztraminer grapes at their Catherine Estate Vineyard.

This region commonly produces Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir as well as Reisling, Gewurztraminer and Muscat.

This region is well known for Beaujolais Nouveau, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Jura - Is a small region near Switzerland that primarily grows Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes for use in red wines.

Grapes for Pinot Noir wine are very difficult to cultivate, grow and produce into wine.

I was responsible for making sparkling wine, using Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

For table wines, the balancing of fruit sweetness from the warm lower elevations with the crisp acidity from the upper valley is the key to producing high quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Winemakers use many different methods for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, however the least intrusive are generally the most effective such as natural, wild fermentations.

If you are looking for red wines that will please many palettes, consider California Pinot Noir wines.

The Pinot Noir grape is very difficult to grow, but the resulting wine is well worth the effort.

Although a lot of Pinot Noir comes from France's Burgundy region, California produces many high-quality Pinot Noir wines.

While some Pinot Noir comes from Oregon, Washington State and even Michigan and New York, California is the United States' top producer.

Some people believe that California's climate is too warm for the finicky Pinot Noir grape, however, through the process of cloning, hardier versions have persisted.

This dispels the myth that Pinot Noir wines in California are all light and fruity.

Like most types of wines, Pinot Noir runs this basic gamut.

Ask your server, or better yet the sommelier, for Pinot Noir recommendations based on your personal preferences.

Also, look out for wine tastings at your local wine shop, which are great opportunities to sample until you find the right Pinot Noir for you.

It's so difficult to answer the question as to who makes the best Pinot Noir because what people consider the best is so subjective.

Occasionally, especially with those new to wine, people may find it difficult to properly pronounce certain names and Pinot Noir happens to be one of those names.

So, amongst all the vintners in the world, which wineries have become masters of this grape and who makes the best Pinot Noir?

The truth is, no one winery can ever claim to be "the best" at making Pinot Noir.

For instance, the Bordeaux region of France is known for growing red grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc while the Burgandy region is primarily known for growing Pinot Noir grapes.

Red Burgundy wines are made of Pinot Noir or Beaujolais (but not blends of the two - they are separate wines).

Champagne-style wines are usually a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Menieur; however, there is a sub-style of Champagne that is known as a Blanc-de-blanc that is made solely from the Chardonnay grape.

If you join this club for $69 to $89 per shipment, every two months you will receive two bottles of premium California Pinot Noir.

The Reserve Pinot Noir from Oregon's Argyle Winery is a consistently good, relatively affordable (around $40 a bottle) Pinot Noir.

Consider Bordeaux-style wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Burgundy-style wines made from Pinot Noir or Rhone-style wines like Syrah and Grenache.

Biggio-Hamina Cellars in Oregon is an up and coming winemaker who makes some affordable wines, including a $25 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and a $17 Pinot Grigio.

Burgundy wines are made from Pinot Noir.

Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Should Pinot Noir be served cold?"

As with all other wines, Pinot Noir has an ideal serving temperature.

The Pinot Noir grape requires rather specific growing conditions in order to create lush, earthy wines.

Great Pinot Noir wines were once the exclusive domain of France's Burgundy region, which is still known for making some of the best and most expensive Pinot Noir wines in the world.

Both Oregon and California grow and produce New World style Pinot Noir wines.

Pinot Noir wines from Orgeon feature bold flavors redolent with mushrooms, leather, and dark cherries, while California Pinot Noir wines tend to be ripe, lush, and juicy.

Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy tend to be lighter in body than New World Pinot Noir wines from the United States and elsewhere in the world.

Many people don't realize that Pinot Noir grapes are also used to make Champagne.

The Pinot Noir juice used to make Champagne is white because it does not spend any time in contact with the grape's skins, which impart color to the grape juice.

It is important to store Pinot Noir at the appropriate temperature in order to keep the wine from aging too quickly and to avoid "cooking" the wine, which destroys all of the flavors.

Additionally, Pinot Noir needs to be stored at a steady temperature with minimal fluctuations.

The ideal temperature to store Pinot Noir and other red wines is 52 degrees fahrenheit; however, a storage temperature that ranges from about 40 degrees to 65 degrees will work provided there is very little fluctuation in temperature.

It is a common misconception that Pinot Noir and other red wines need to be served at room temperature.

Champagne, also made from Pinot Noir grapes, benefits from serving temperatures of about 42 to 50 degrees fahrenheit.

The answer to the question, "Should Pinot Noir be served cold?" is no; however, it shouldn't be served warm, either.

By serving Pinot Noir at slightly cooler than warm temperature, you will give the wine a chance to shine.

If you're looking for a light and clean red at an affordable price, consider Acrobat Pinot Noir wine.

Acrobat Pinot Noir is actually one of the more affordable labels produced by King Estate, an Oregon-based winery specializing in Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.

King Estate makes Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris under the Acrobat label, and both varieties sell for about $18 per bottle.

Aged for six months in French oak casks, the Acrobat Pinot Noir is known for its oaky nose and spicy taste.

The color of the Acrobat Pinot Noir is a rich, deep garnet, and it pairs well with almost any food.

The fruity flavor and smooth finish of the Acrobat Pinot Noir make it great for drinking at a cocktail party or enjoying on its own.

The Acrobat Pinot Noir is popular in the King Estate Winery restaurant and in other area cafes and restaurants.

Services like Vinquire let you check for local wine shops featuring specific labels and varieties like this Oregon Pinot Noir.

Online alcohol sales are prohibited in some states, so it's a good idea to check the regulations in your area before you buy this Pinot Noir on the Internet.

According to many reviews, King Estate has achieved its goal in creating an affordable, quality product in the Acrobat Pinot Noir wine.

If you are looking for a superb, smooth wine to highlight at your next party or enjoy with a meal, seek out a bottle or two of 2007 Tremani Pinot Noir.

He started with a vineyard of Chardonnay and soon expanded into growing Pinot Noir grapes.

Tremani started making Pinot Noir in 2002 and have plans to produce Chardonnay in the near future.

Besides the 2007 Tremani Pinot Noir, the vineyard has Pinot Noir wines from other years that have earned favorable reviews, as well as Pinot Gris selections.

Reviews of the most recent releases of Tremani Vineyards' 2008 Pinot Noir and 2008 Pinot Gris are pending and should be available online by Spring 2011.

If you enjoy Tremani's Pinot Noir, sample a bottle of their Pinot Gris, usually available where their Pinot Noir is sold.

Pinot Gris is a cousin of Pinot Noir and was once produced mainly in the Alsace region of France.

Avoid spicy foods, as they tend to overpower the subtle flavor layers of Pinot Noir.

You can find a kit to make almost any kind of wine, from a late-harvest Riesling to a Pinot Noir.

Try an earthy Pinot Noir from Oregon or a subtle Pinot from France's Burgundy region.

Select a wine to go with the brie appetizer, such as a Pinot Noir that offers fruitiness and earthy undertones to pair with the soft white cheese.

The 2003 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is difficult to obtain because fans buy the bottles as soon as they hit the market.