Burgundys Most Famous Noble Grape: Pinot Noir

Pinot Noirs are famous for their flavors ranging from ripe red berries to sweet black cherries. For a red wine, Pinot Noirs, tend to be medium to low body. Due to the wine’s lightness in tannins, aging is not dominant. Pinots are wines that are subtle; therefore, roasted chicken or pasta would be ideal to pair with. Try to stay away from heavy or spicy foods that will take over the wine.

Pinot Noir is most notably known from the Burgundy regions of France, but has now been growing in places such as Oregon, California, New Zealand, Australia, and Chile. This type of grape demands optimal growing conditions and tend to grow on cooler climates; making it one of the world’s greatest wine grapes. Take a look at our recommended picks of Pinot Noirs:

• Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2010 (Chile) $22
• King Estate Signature Pinot Noir 2010 (Oregon) $28
• Craggy Range Pinot Noir 2010 (New Zealand) $47
• Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2006 (Australia) $20
• Kris Pinot Nero 2006 (Italy) $14
• Château de Sancerre Rouge 2005 (France) $21