Pinot Noir (New Zealand)
New Zealand, Pinot Noir is the second largest grape variety, after Sauvingnon Blanc.
Pinot Noir Aromas
Cherries and wild berries are the most common Pinot Noir aromas, with hints of herbs, flowers, mushroom, and soil.
 Red Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Cranberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
 Black Currant |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Mushroom |
 Violet |
Oaked wines will have added notes of vanilla, spices, chocolate, and tobacco.
 Vanilla |
 Cinnamon |
 Chocolate |
 Tobacco |
Pinot Noir Profile
Pinot Noir is famous for a silky mouth feel, low tannins, lovely fruit aromas, and good acidity:
| BODY: | Light |
| TANNINS: | Low |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% |
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Serving temperature: 14-15°C (57-59°F) Cru 15-16°C (59-61°F) |
Pinot Noir Food Pairing
Pinot Noir is very food friendly and can be paired with a wide variety of dishes, especially grilled or roasted white meat:
 Antipasti |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Soups |
 Pasta |
Mushroom |
 Risotto |
 Truffle |
 Pizza |
 Sandwitch |
 Hamburger |
 Chili |
 Goose |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
Excellent Pairings
Charcuterie. Salmon. Tuna.
Roasted Mushrooms. Mushroom Risotto.
Soups. Beef Burgundy.
Grilled. Roasted White Meat.
Poultry. Duck. Goose. Rabbit.
Grilled Pork. Ham. Bacon.
Spices
Basil. Cilantro. Coriander. Mint.
Cheeses
Comté. Brie. Camembert. Jarlsberg. Goat.
The Ideal Glass for Pinot Noir
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Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
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Pinot Noir in New Zealand
High Quality areas / regions:
Martinborough (North Island)
Central Otago (South Island)
Marlborough (South Island)
Pinot Noir is New Zealand's second largest grape variety (after Sauvingnon Blanc).
Some of New Zealand’s very best Pinot Noir wines are produced in Central Otago.
Other High Quality areas / regions / regions are Marlborough and Martinborough.
Mentionable regions are also Canterbury, Nelson, and Waiarapa.
