PINOT NOIR

This difficult-to-grow red grape is the soul of French red Burgundy. It's prized for its texture in the mouth like velvet and leather. Typical Pinot Noir flavors are raspberries, cherries, and smoke. Unlike Cabernet, which thrives in California sunshine, Pinot Noir likes it cooler.

Pinot Noir is the grape that is responsible for the great red wines of the Burgundy region. It’s also the principal red wine grape used in the great sparkling wines of Champagne.

The grape itself is very challenging to cultivate. It tends to bud early, making it vulnerable to spring frosts. And it reaches its fullest expression when it’s allowed to ripen very slowly, making it susceptible to cold and rain in the fall.


Recommended Pinot's
MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir
Turning Leaf Coastal Reserve Pinot Noir
Gallo of Sonoma Pinot Noir