Pinot Noir

Wines from Burgundy use this grape, but New Zealand, Oregon and California have also had great success with Pinot Noir. The styles and flavors of a wine made from Pinot Noir are largely determined by where the grapes are grown. The finest examples are renowned for their elegance and subtle complexity.

These wines are dry and medium-bodied, and have medium to high acidity with low to medium tannins. Tasting notes often include rhubarb, cherry, coffee, lavender, violets, tree bark and mushrooms. Serve at room temperature (59–64 degrees) alongside duck, pork, roasted poultry, salmon or tuna.