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Pinot Noir is over 1,000 years old
Pinot Noir grapes are one of the oldest in the world and are estimated to have existed since Roman times. When they say a wine is vintage, they really mean it!
Pinot Noir grapes are one of the oldest in the world and are estimated to have existed since Roman times. When they say a wine is vintage, they really mean it!
What does the name 'Pinot Noir' actually mean?
Pinot Noir actually stands for black pinecone. This is due to the dark colors of the grapes (noir) and the pinecone formation they grow in (pinot).
Pinot Noir actually stands for black pinecone. This is due to the dark colors of the grapes (noir) and the pinecone formation they grow in (pinot).
Pinot Noir actually stands for black pinecone. This is due to the dark colors of the grapes (noir) and the pinecone formation they grow in (pinot).
Pinot Noir grapes are very easy to grow
These grapes are notoriously finicky. It requires specific climates and weather conditions to grow correctly which is why you don't see it grown in hotter climates. The grapes also have very thin skin so they're easily damaged and rendered unusable when harvesting.
These grapes are notoriously finicky. It requires specific climates and weather conditions to grow correctly which is why you don't see it grown in hotter climates. The grapes also have very thin skin so they're easily damaged and rendered unusable when harvesting.
Who produces the most Pinot Noir?
France is the top producer of Pinot Noir grapes with California coming in a very close second.
France is the top producer of Pinot Noir grapes with California coming in a very close second.
France is the top producer of Pinot Noir grapes with California coming in a very close second.
It is very hard to get Pinot Noir grapes to mutate
Pinot Noir grapes mutate very easily. There are 50 different recognized variations that all have distinct flavor profiles. Comparatively, Cabernet Sauvignon only has 25.
Pinot Noir grapes mutate very easily. There are 50 different recognized variations that all have distinct flavor profiles. Comparatively, Cabernet Sauvignon only has 25.
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