The cellar index

WineCollection 05

Pinot Noir

Transparent, aromatic red wine whose finest expressions trade weight for precision and detail.

Origin & traditionGlobal · Burgundy, Oregon and beyond

Character & context

Understanding Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir can be delicate without being slight. Site and climate shape a spectrum from cranberry and rose to black cherry, tea, earth and savoury spice, usually carried by bright acidity and fine tannin.

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