Pinot Noir likely originated in Burgundy, France (oui oui Pinot!). It is the most popular light body red, which is no surprise to us! As the most popular light body red its grapes are the 10th most popular planted variety WORLDWIDE. Pinot Noir is one of the few grapes that are commonly made into red, rosé, white, and sparkling wine.
Chardonnay and Pinot are related to one another; therefore, they are typically grown near each other. These grapes do well in cooler climates, think Oregon or France.
The name Pinot comes from the French word for pine. Many believe it is because of how the grape bunches grow in a pine cone shape.
Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile wines in terms of food pairing. This is why you should open one when there is a variety of dishes being served or when the group can’t agree on a wine, which with us typically boils down to:
Jackie: You want wine?
Lindsey: Ummm duh.
Jackie: What kind of wine? I got red and white.
Lindsey: Welp does it really matter?
Jackie: Nope.
Then we pick a random bottle and open it, but since we are learning when in doubt Pinot Noir me!
Favorite fun fact is that Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Blanc are identical grapes. The only difference is a color mutation! So, if you like Pinot Noir and aren’t sure about whites, a good place to start is Pinot Grigio!
August 18th is a great day to get Pinot Noir drunk. Why you ask…. because it’s Pinot Noir day! Calendar marked. On Thursday we will let you in on our favorite Pinot Noirs and try a bottle or two.
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