Pinot Noir is a delicate, expressive red grape prized for its elegance, bright acidity, and complex flavours of red berries, flowers, and subtle earthiness. Grown in cool climates worldwide, it produces light‑ to medium‑bodied wines with remarkable nuance. Its finesse and versatility make it one of the most admired red varieties.
Wooing Tree’s unique Blanc de Noir is crafted entirely from Pinot Noir grapes grown on the family-owned vineyard in the heart of Central Otago.
Win...
New Zealand
Central Otago
2024
Medium Bodied Red
Regular price
£26.99
Pinot Noir typically shows flavours of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, and cranberry, with notes of rose, spice, and gentle earthiness. Cooler climates produce fresher, more floral wines, while warmer regions offer riper, richer fruit.
Pinot Noir thrives in Burgundy, Oregon, California, New Zealand, Germany, and Chile. Its preference for cooler climates gives each region a distinct style, from elegant and earthy to fruit‑forward and silky.
Pinot Noir is generally light‑ to medium‑bodied with soft tannins and bright acidity. Its lighter structure makes it approachable while still offering depth and complexity.
Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roast chicken, duck, salmon, mushroom dishes, pork, soft cheeses, and earthy flavours. Its acidity and subtle tannins make it one of the most food‑friendly red wines.
Pinot Noir has thin skins and is sensitive to climate, disease, and vineyard conditions. Its fragility makes it challenging for growers, but when successful, it produces some of the world’s most elegant and sought‑after wines.
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