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Red Wines
Pinot Noir
Thin-skinned, site-sensitive and notoriously difficult to grow — and the source of the most ethereal red wines made.
In detail
- Origin
- Burgundy, France.
- Major regions
- Côte d'Or · Willamette Valley · Sonoma Coast · Central Otago · Baden
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Flavour profile
- Red cherry, raspberry, rose petal, forest floor, mushroom and gentle baking spice.
- Body
- Light to medium
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
Burgundy Glass
A wide, balloon-shaped bowl that narrows sharply at the top, built to collect the fragile perfume of lighter reds.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
13–15°C (55–59°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Duck breast
- Salmon
- Mushroom risotto
- Roast chicken
- Soft washed-rind cheese
Notable examples & brands
- Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
- Domaine Dujac
- Felton Road
- Cloudy Bay Te Wahi