Pinot Noir
North American Pinot Noir
Pinot noir, the famously elegant, sexy, and capricious red grape of Burgundy, is finally producing impressive wines in North America. Credit talented winemakers, enthusiastic restaurateurs, and consumers in search of alternatives to cabernet and zinfandel. Considered perhaps the ultimate food wine, pinot noir has an allure based on its special combination of aromas, flavors, and mouthfeel; on its legendary capacity to reflect the terroir where it is grown; and on its reputation for being hard to grow and make. This is the definitive work on pinot noir in North America.
The Heartbreak Grape: A Journey in Search of the Perfect Pinot Noir
It is a compelling and passionate story about Josh Jensen’s journey to grow and bottle a Burgundian Pinot Noir in his home state of California. For the would-be winemaker and lover of wine, it is a must read. Lots of history and how-to’s.
Pinot Noir News
- Warriors' LGBT appreciation night a slam-dunk - San Francisco Chronicle
Warriors' LGBT appreciation night a slam-dunkSan Francisco ChronicleUnder purple tents, sommeliers from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly in Modesto poured their latest Pinot Noir while fans mingled and grooved to dance music. …and more »… - Decantified: Pinotgate Gives Red Bicyclette a Flat Tire - Myrtle Beach Restaurant News
Decantified: Pinotgate Gives Red Bicyclette a Flat TireMyrtle Beach Restaurant News17 a dozen French winemakers were convicted in France of selling millions of gallons of fake pinot noir to E & J Gallo. The fraud took place between January … - Santa Cruz vineyards shun popular list of vines - San Francisco Chronicle
Santa Cruz vineyards shun popular list of vinesSan Francisco ChroniclePinot Noir in particular has witnessed this winnowing; much domestic Pinot has become defined by the Dijon clones, so named for their origins by the Oregon … - When big bucks are involved, shenanigans are sure to follow - Napa Valley Register
When big bucks are involved, shenanigans are sure to followNapa Valley RegisterThe first involves selling massive amounts of French pinot noir that was not totally pinot noir to Gallo's Red Bicyclette program in France. … - Adventures in Wine Country - New York Daily News (blog)
Adventures in Wine CountryNew York Daily News (blog)The 2007 Domaine Carneros Estate Pinot Noir ($35) also proved to be smooth and inviting. I ordered 6 bottles of the pinot for upcoming spring dinner parties …and more »…