7 “You Must Know” Facts about Pinot Noir
ARE YOU A PINOT NOIR FAN?
7 THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PINOT NOIR:
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Pinot Noir is a noble grape from the Burgundy region of France and now grows all over the world with the primary locations in Australia, New Zealand, California, and Oregon.
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Pinot Noir's aromas and flavors can vary from super fruit forward with burst of cherry and raspberry or more earthy with aromas of mushroom and clove depending on where and how it is produced.
3
Pinot noir is one of the three principal grape varieties use to make Champagne.
4
August 18th is International Pinot Noir Day!
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Pinot Noir is a delicate grape variety. The tight berries and pointy cluster makes the variety more susceptible to disease and mold. Pinot Noir requires just the right amount of water, with lots of sunlight in just the right temperatures. The many conditions required to grow a Pinot Noir creates a scarcity that has actually put the grape in high demand.
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Pinot Noir is one of the few red grape varieties that can be made into red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines
