Referred to by Master Sommelier Madeline Triffon as “sex in a glass”, Pinot Noir is notoriously difficult to grow, but when producers get it right, they get it oh-so right.
Pronounced pee-no nwah, this red wine grape gets its name from the French words for "pine" and "black", alluding to the varietal’s tightly clustered dark purple pinecone-shaped bunches of fruit.
Grown mostly in cooler climates around the world, Australia’s notable Pinot Noir regions are the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Adelaide Hills, and all of Tasmania.
Pinot Noir wine tends to be light to medium bodied with aromas of black cherry, raspberry, or strawberry, and it pairs well with dishes that feature duck, cherries and goat’s cheese or other mild cheeses. Bold ...
Referred to by Master Sommelier Madeline Triffon as “sex in a glass”, Pinot Noir is notoriously difficult to grow, but when producers get it right, they get it oh-so right.
Pronounced pee-no nwah, this red wine grape gets its name from the French words for "pine" and "black", alluding to the varietal’s tightly clustered dark purple pinecone-shaped bunches of fruit.
Grown mostly in cooler climates around the world, Australia’s notable Pinot Noir regions are the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Adelaide Hills, and all of Tasmania.
Pinot Noir wine tends to be light to medium bodied with aromas of black cherry, raspberry, or strawberry, and it pairs well with dishes that feature duck, cherries and goat’s cheese or other mild cheeses. Bolder Pinot Noir also pairs well with lamb.
Still curious about this sexy little grape? We have a full blog post on Pinot Noir, or you can scroll our full range of Pinot Noir wines below.
