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Pinot Noir

Red Wine Grape

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned red grape native to Burgundy, valued for its ability to express site with remarkable precision. It typically produces fragrant, light- to medium-bodied wines with bright acidity, fine tannins and flavours ranging from red berries and florals to earth, spice and forest floor with age.
Origin Burgundy, France
Also known as Spätburgunder, Pinot Nero
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Where It Is Grown

Burgundy
Champagne
Willamette Valley
Sonoma Coast
Central Otago
Marlborough
Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsula
Baden
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Typical Tasting Profile

Fruit

Red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry

Floral / Herbal

Violet, rose, dried herbs, forest floor

Spice / Other

Clove, cinnamon, subtle earthy and savoury notes

Oak Influence

Often matured in French oak, adding gentle spice, cedar and texture

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Structure

Acidity High
Tannin Low
Body Medium
Sweetness Dry
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What to Expect in the Glass

Elegant, dry red wines with bright acidity, fine tannins and lifted red-fruit aromas. Cooler regions tend to produce more delicate, savoury styles, while warmer sites can give richer fruit and a broader texture.

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Famous Regions & Appellations

Gevrey-Chambertin Nuits-Saint-Georges Pommard Willamette Valley Sonoma Coast Central Otago Mornington Peninsula Baden

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