Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, one of the noble red grapes, is behind some of the world鈥檚 most prized wines. France is the grape鈥檚 spiritual home, where it鈥檚 the sole variety used in cellar-worthy red聽Burgundy. It鈥檚 also widely planted in the New World, with California,聽Oregon聽and New Zealand producing some of the most prized bottlings.
Pinot Noir grapes have been crafted into wine for more than 2,000 years. In the field, the variety is prone to mutation, which results in the propagation of many clones. Pinot Noir鈥檚 mutations are the most cataloged of the聽Vitis vinifera聽grapes.
Infamously prone to root rot, fungus and mold, Pinot Noir鈥檚 vast number of clones offers a breadth of disease and blight resistant genetics. Growers select clones for a specific resistance or for the site鈥檚 soil, microclimate and acreage.
Different clones grown in the same vineyard will vary in flavor, color, yield size and cluster density. This variety works to the advantage of the winemaker, and it is not uncommon to create an assemblage to play off each clone鈥檚 characteristics.
Burgundy
The top echelon of the word鈥檚 Pinot Noir comes from Burgundy, specifically the hillside vineyards of the C么te d鈥橭r, which is further divided into two sections, the C么te de Beaune and the C么te de Nuits. While both areas produce Pinot Noir, the C么te de Nuits is most well-known for producing powerful, structured examples of the variety.
Many of the most sought-after bottlings come from villages like Nuits-St.-Georges, Vosne-Roman茅e, Vougeot and Chambolle-Musigny.
California
The vineyards of Northern California are well suited to Pinot Noir. Regions within the greater Sonoma County American Viticultural Area (AVA) produce a wide array of styles, from the richer expressions in the Russian River Valley to the more taut, linear expressions produced in the coastal appellations of the Sonoma Coast and Fort Ross-Seaview. Farther north in Mendocino County, well-made examples of Pinot Noir can be found from Anderson Valley.
Oregon
Pinot Noir is the main grape of Oregon and predominately grown in the Willamette Valley. Overall, this is a cool climate wine-growing region with mild winters and a number of sub-appellations that denote different microclimates and soil types.
Global Production
Pinot Noir is grown around the world in many cool-climate regions. New York, Chile, South Africa and Australia are some of the New World examples, with Germany, Austria and Italy providing Old World bottlings.
Are you looking for a Pinot Noir to remember? Explore our extensive Pinot Noir wine reviews. Our expert tasters rate and review thousands of options to make it easy to select a wine you鈥檒l enjoy.
Synonyms: Pinot Nero, Sp盲tburgunder, Blauer Sp盲tburgunder
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Roux P猫re et Fils 2004 Les Petits Vougeots Premier Cru (Vougeot)
BurgundyThis is intensely perfumed, exotic and initially overpowering. But when you taste ...See Full Review$65 -
Roux P猫re et Fils 2004 Les Valozi猫res Premier Cru (Aloxe-Corton)
BurgundyThis is a stern, serious wine which has dry tannins, firm mulberry ...See Full Review$55 -
Beau Marchais 2021 Soberanes Vineyard Nord Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
Central CoastBig and juicy aromas of strawberry, watermelon and spicy oak are fresh ...See Full Review$95 -
Donum 2020 East Slope Single-Block Reserve Pinot Noir (Carneros)
Napa-SonomaThis deeply flavorful and ultra-smooth-textured wine feels mouth-coating while delivering rich, ripe ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$140 -
Beau Marchais 2021 Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
Central CoastThis partnership between veteran vintner Adam Lee and the recently deceased Rh么ne ...See Full Review$95 -
Soter NV Estates Brut X Sparkling (Willamette Valley)
Willamette Valley鈥榅' marks the spot for one the finest American sparkling wines I've ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$65 -
Donum 2020 Three Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros)
Napa-SonomaGenerous black fruit flavors are accented by cloves, cedar and bay leaves ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$95 -
Tatomer 2021 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
Central CoastBoth gleeful and thoughtful, this single-vineyard expression pops on the nose with ...See Full Review$65 -
Tread 2020 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
Central CoastLight and transparent in the glass, this excellent bottling begins with pure ...See Full Review$56 -
Alma Rosa 2020 Caracol Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
Central CoastFrom a hilltop vineyard block planted in the pattern of a snail's ...See Full Review$70 -
El Lugar 2020 Spanish Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir (San Luis Obispo County)
Central CoastLush aromas of creamy raspberry sorbet and concentrated hibiscus are leveled by ...See Full Review$56 -
Township 7 2015 seven stars Sirius Langley Estate Vineyard Sparkling
British ColumbiaStunning. Aged en tirage for five years, this graceful Pinot Noir-Chardonnay blend ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$70 -
Audeant 2019 Luminous Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton)
Willamette ValleyI could tell you this wine possesses silky tannins, illuminating acidity and ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$70 -
Lester 2020 Heritage Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)
Central CoastA light hue in the glass, this bottling is earthy on the ...See Full Review$57 -
Ruby 2019 Old Vine Estate Pinot Noir (Laurelwood District)
Willamette ValleyGetting to use fruit from nearly 50-year-old vines is a privilege: this ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$60 -
Donum 2020 Single Vineyard Year of the Rat Pinot Noir (Carneros)
Napa-SonomaThis concentrated, fruit- and spice-packed wine offers brilliant black cherries, blackcurrants, cloves ...See Full Review$95 -
Lucia 2021 Estate Cuv茅e Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
Central CoastThis bottling manages to be both lush and bright at once, starting ...See Full Review$55 -
Melville 2020 Block M Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
Central CoastDark in the glass, this bottling is concentrated on the nose with ...See Full Review$70 -
Melville 2021 Estate Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
Central CoastLovely aromas of cherry pie and damp mint make for a fresh ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$44 -
Holman Ranch 2019 Hunter's Cuv茅e Pinot Noir (Carmel Valley)
Central CoastThis blend of clones 115 and Calera from a hillside vineyard overlooking ...See Full Review$56
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