Pinot Noir

Species: Vitis Vinifera
Parentage: Unknown
Aliases: Blauburgunder, Spatburgunder, Rulanske modre
Grape Color: Black
Regions:  Chiefly associated with France’s Burgundy region. Also prevalent in Champagne, France; California; New Zealand


“With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Vanity Fair, once described of Pinot Noir. Also christening it as a fickle mistress, a minx, and as sex in a glass, wine critics have had no hesitation in oft comparing Pinot Noir to a woman.

With many qualities lending themselves to this parallel, the best is likely that the Pinor Noir grape is difficult. Difficult to cultivate. Difficult to transform into wine. Difficult to pinpoint in taste.

The Pinot Noir grape is grown in tightly clustered dark purple, pine-cone shaped bunches, the resemblance from which it gets its name. Considered to produce the finest wines in the world, its fame as a Noble grape goes hand in hand Read more »

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Popular Regions for Pinot Noir View all

  • Côte de Nuits

      The Cote des Nuits is the northern section of Burgundy’s Cote d’Or. Most of its Grands Cru...

  • USA

    "American Wine" has existed since the first Europeans brought their vinous heritage and tradition...

  • California

    Viticulture in California began in the 1700s as Spanish missionaries worked their way north fro...

  • France

    Perhaps no country evokes such strong associations with fine wine as does France. Its reputatio...

  • Oregon

    The history of Oregon wine-making dates back to the mid 1800s. Horticulturalist Henderson Luell...

  • New Zealand

    The history of New Zealand wine-making dates back to the 1800s when settlers planted vines and ...

  • Sonoma County

      Wine-making in Sonoma, California began in 1812 when Russian colonists planted grapes at F...

  • Gevrey Chambertin

      Gevrey-Chambertin is a village in Burgundy’s Cote de Nuits, the northern section of the Co...

  • Côte de Beaune

      The Cote de Beaune is the southern section of the Cote d’Or, in Burgundy. Most of its Gran...

Popular Wineries using Pinot Noir

  • Domaine du Château de Marsannay

    The red wines have intense red colour. Their bouquet is very fine and hints at wild blackberries,...

  • Barefoot Cellars

    We got our start as a "garage wine" back in the Sixties but really stepped up what Barefoot wa...

  • Matchbook

    Our Vision. "Produce wines we love to drink at prices we don't mind paying

  • Glass Mountain

    It has been more than hundred years since California wine pioneer Jean Laurent quarried stone fro...

  • Arrow Creek

    Arrow Creek wines capture the spirit of California – the freedom of open spaces, the rustic outdo...

  • Mogen David Wine Co.

    Mogen David is an American fortified wine with an ABV of 13-20%, and is the “pride of Westfield...

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Pinot Noir on Snooth

  • Jovino Pinot Noir Jovino Oregon Pinot Noir Red 2009

    Snoothrank:

    Aroma of red licorice and ripe strawberries. The wine shows bright acidity and ripe tannins. The mouthfeel of sweet red and black currents, cherries, and blackberries is first felt. The long finish brings in ripe tannins and light spice notes. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • Pousse d'Or Chambolle-Musigny les Grosseilles Premier Cru 2009

    Snoothrank:

    Ripe, dark fruit with coffee notes dominate the palate. This wine shows good acidity and tannic structure. Minerality shows up in the long finish that lingers elegantly and quite enjoyably. This wine will age for some time. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • Copain Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Tous Ensemble 2010

    Snoothrank:

    This wine is Burgundian in style. The nose is floral. The wine is medium bodied. It has good, bright acidity and nice structure. The taste is of red fruit. It is balanced and smooth. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • I beg to differ with GregT on the rose and wine people not overlapping.  I ... match for its other parent, Pinot Noir.  (GregT would beg to differ, but ignore his bleats about PN--his only real weak spot as a wine expert.;-) )If you ever want to combine rose garden visiting with wine tasting, I recommend the Sierra Foothills around Grass Valley... Read More

    Forum post in the topic Roses and Winery's


  • Walt Wines Pinot Noir la Brisa Sonoma County 2011

    Snoothrank:

    Nice earth elements on a bright fruit nose. Cedar and cinnamon. Bright red fruit on the palate but still has hints of blueberry. Light pepper and spice. Good.89 pts.5/9/13 at winery Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Walt Pinot Noir Blue Jay 2011

    Snoothrank:

    Nice earthiness on the nose. Red and blue fruit. Light spice on the palate over red and blueberry fruit. Lots of strawberry and raspberry flavor. Nice!90 pts.5/9/13 Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Cantina Zaccagnini, MontepulcianoCastlerock Pinot NoirStarry Night ZinfandelMalbecs from Argentina. Read More

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  • High Flyer Pinot Noir Doctor's Vineyard 2009

    Snoothrank:

    Nice nose of red and black raspberry with welcome hints of cinnamon and white pepper spice. Dark cherry notes also and some vanilla. Bigger style on the palate, lush and fruity. Red raspberry, strawberry and good spice flavors. Nicely structured with good balance. Tasty!90 pts.5/8/13 Yountville Tasting Room Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Traditionally speaking all of the above entries will be fine.  Without ... de noir Champagne (made from pinot noir).  The important thing to remember is to find a wine with good acidity to compliment the richness of the sauce.  I'll recommend coastal California chardonnay because of better acid structure, due to cooler climate, and the possibi... Read More

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  • Bouchaine Estate Terraces Pinot Noir 2010

    Snoothrank:

    Nose like a lighter style zinfandel. Cinnamon spice, white pepper, cedar and red raspberry. On the palate, bright red raspberry with big spice and zest with white pepper and light herb notes. Good balance. Zesty finish. Nice.89 pts.5/8/13 Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Here in New Zealand we are blessed with the finest "New World" Pinot Noir - as we say 'cheap as chips'. Come on over and try it - a Bucket List must. Especially the South Island. I'm not in the business - only an avid consumer!

    Comment by 934098Tomap 934098 Tomap


  • Pinot nero is known as the Burgundian king of red wines. With rich and intense aromas of dark berries, spice and violets and pairs well with light meats like (our veal scaloppine). This thin-skinned variety is grown in Alto Adige. Primarily in Bassa Atesina, but also Oltradige, Bolzano basin, Adige Valley, and Val Venosta. The Pinot Nero grows b...

    Comment by 939258Antonio Chef Tony 939258 Antonio Chef Tony


  • Sorry I forgot to say that the wine maker is Adelsheims Vinyard Thank You

    Comment by 980317ShaeO 980317 ShaeO


  • More over a question relating to an older vintage. Specifically a 1979 Pinot Noir . Which I happen to have. My question is ,how should I properly store this wondeful wine and can anyone confirm that on that label is the portrait of a fellow by the name of Scott W. Thank you for any answers that you might have. By: Shae A. Osborn

    Comment by 980317ShaeO 980317 ShaeO


  • I believe that Pinot Noir stands just as high as some of the other reds such as a Cab/or Zin..

    Comment by 535405hmachens 535405 hmachens


  • one of my favorite wines, best between 8ºC - 10ºC... great variety for soft red lovers. Cono Sur Pinot Noir is by far the best in Chile.

    Comment by 851278AlRamirez 851278 AlRamirez


  • 2008 Torii Mor deux verres It is stellar. 2008 is a great vintage for Willamette Pinot and the Torii Mor deux verres is among the best of them and is already drinking well above several more expensive Pinot. So classically light and yet so luxuriously fruity, with a perfect amount of tannic structure that will allow it to gain further complexity...

    Comment by 362251jamesy 362251 jamesy


  • I HAVE TO SAY PAUL HOBBS CROSS BARN VINYARD...ABSOLUTELY A PHENOMONAL WELL BALANCED BOTTLE OF WINE FOR ALL YOU PINOT NOIR LOVERS. THAT IS ONE SEXY BOTTLE

    Comment by 666705elcachimbo 666705 elcachimbo


  • MacMurray Ranch continues each year to be of very high taste and quality. Truly enjoyable. A standard from Sonoma. Enjoy.

    Comment by 598485ecco1212 598485 ecco1212


  • Michael Stephens 2008 pinot noir.Is it worth buying?

    Comment by 539349Thick Legs 539349 Thick Legs


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