| Burgundy's pinot noir is regularly drunk with game birds, wild fowl and boar. |
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| We were served perfectly cooked eye fillet steak with a glass of silky, top-notch pinot noir and velvety parmesan mash. |
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| That night, the bottle of velvety Austrian pinot noir was more welcome than usual, as was the themed dinner, a treat of Carinthian specialities. |
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| Everybody making pinot noir lives in the shadow of one tiny vineyard in Burgundy, the 4.4 acres of La Romanee-Conti. |
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| For this issue, we invited members of the Cheers National Wine Panel to recommend some pinot noirs they've recently tasted. |
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| A rose stands on its own and has a personality all its own, rather than being a denatured version of a red wine, in this case, pinot noir. |
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| White and red wines to be featured are sparkling wine, sangiovese, pinot grigio, amarone della valpolicella and brunello di montalcino. |
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| Alsation winemakers use chardonnay and pinot grapes like the French do for Champagne. |
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| And who am I, an avid nacho-cheese Doritos with pinot blanc fan, to cast aspersions? I was nibbling on a Pringle when something caught my eye. |
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| Tokay is also known as pinot gris, a cousin of the notable pinot blanc. |
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| In keeping with his renowned knowledge of pinot noir, La Follette has crafted a line of four pinot noirs, each with grapes sourced from different vineyards. |
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| But there are no Burgundies, no pinot noirs from anywhere available. |
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| The gamay grape, from which virtually all Beaujolais is made, tends to give the wine a lighter hue than that of its more prestigious pinot noir-based Burgundian neighbors. |
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| Pinot gris, chardonnay and pinot noir from Pioneer Hopyard Vineyard. |
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| Unlike most pink champagnes, LP is made the old-fashioned way by macerating the Pinot Noir grape's pigment-rich skins with the juice. |
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| Chablis, Sancerre, Pinot Grigio and Orvieto are all light-bodied whites that make fine complements to oysters. |
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| They also do Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, plus a Champagne style sparkler. |
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| Coconut milk tempers the spices of the green curry fish, so it works with the cherry, smoky plum, and other flavors in the Pinot Noir. |
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| An over-eager fellow taster twirls his glass with a flourish and sends four deadly thimblefuls of Pinot Noir flying in your direction. |
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| Even though it was frizzante, it had strong varietal characteristics of Pinot Grigio. |
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| A tart and crisp Pinot Gris would pair well with the finished dish because of the wine's acidic quality, similar to that of the lime juice. |
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| Fuller Pinot styles go well with poached or grilled salmon, foie gras, charcuterie, rabbit, hare, boar and ham. |
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| Also, they all make a startlingly fine Pinot Noir, a wine that often features a combination of California racy fruit with Burgundian earth tones. |
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| Pinot Gris seems to have come out of nowhere to be the trendy white wine in New Zealand and overseas. |
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| At Churton, winemaking is focused exclusively on Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. |
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| Where once Burgundy had the field to itself, other parts of the world are now making some gorgeous red wines from Pinot Noir. |
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| All the great white wines are made from Chardonnay, all the great reds from Pinot Noir. |
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| I settled on the yellowfin tuna with anchovy butter, and chose a glass of Bilancia Pinot Gris to go with it. |
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| Galet refutes earlier ampelographers' suggestions of a genealogical link with Pinot Noir. |
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| The fog-filled Russian River Valley is made up of 11,000 acres devoted heavily to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. |
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| Among Californian wines there are good Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. |
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| Rippon is a small vineyard of predominantly Riesling and Pinot Noir, and is certified organic. |
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| Chardonnay is the main grape variety, with Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir a long way behind. |
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| As for the Pinot Noir, well, I told Walter I hoped he didn't mind if I said it was better than most red burgundies. |
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| It also set a standard by which I subconsciously measure all burgundies and Pinot Noirs. |
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| The range includes tumblers specifically designed for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet and so on. |
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| A point in case is that Romanian Cabernets and Pinot Noirs are now made clean, distinct and non-overweight. |
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| They're using a gamut of grapes, from Grenache and Syrah to Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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| Pinot Noir is the most planted red grape variety with Cabernet Sauvignon second. |
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| The company has used a loan of 1.9 million leva from the Agriculture Fund to grow new brands of Chardonnet, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. |
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| Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon practically always need, at a bare minimum, 3-5 years of cellaring. |
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| Also, the reds are not short of adventurous alternatives to the obvious Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir. |
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| Its Pinot Noir reduction, sesame-shot spinach and hashed potato accompaniments seemed altogether fitting. |
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| A mature Pinot will take on complex savoury aromas and flavours of cherries and red stone fruit, with a silky texture. |
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| However, Pinot Noir grown outside of Burgundy often tastes delicious, but it just doesn't taste much like Volnay or Chambertin. |
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| The common stars of cool-weather climates are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and the Santa Cruz Mountains do them proud. |
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| Today, the Santa Ynez Valley produces a diverse range of superb varietal wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. |
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| Beaune Main town in the southern half of Burgundy, noted for fine white and red wines made, respectively, from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. |
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| Although Rieslings are a consistently good bet, you will also see ice wines made from Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Blanc. |
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| Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays are also held in high regard, and Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris do well. |
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| The latter, closer to the Pacific Ocean, is home to excellent Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. |
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| Varieties such as Chardonnay and Riesling are more winter hardy than Pinot Noir, Chasselas, and Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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| The real New Zealand wine story this year, however, will be the current arrivals from the second of the two grape towers, Pinot Noir. |
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| Gloria Ferrer is known for its champagne, but in recent years has branched out to develop some of its land for some reserve Pinot Noir. |
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| Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, in particular, thrive in the foggy, cooler areas near the coast. |
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| It benefits from longer maturation and higher Pinot Noir and Chardonnay content. |
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| It's just the thing for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, which develop complexity in the area's warm days and cool nights. |
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| But the Orogeny, an earthy, Burgundian-style Pinot, answered virtually every dish with aplomb. |
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| The drink to match this complex social event has to be that most intellectual of wines, Pinot Noir. |
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| A highly unusual blend of Barbera with Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the best estates in northern Italy. |
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| Each new arrival brings a new vine to test its luck, and Bolgheri is now home to Syrah and even some Pinot Noir. |
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| A recent survey of my friends and relations revealed that their current go-to wines for Thanksgiving dinner are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. |
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| Better wine is actually coming out of California, from a coolish climate that should still make the cranky Pinot Noir faint. |
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| Pinot Noir, Merlot and even Gamay have shown good results, producing fruit driven wines of moderate complexity. |
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| The grape ripens late, providing a richness of flavour not found in either Gamay or Pinot Noir. |
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| Young Beaujolais, soft, fruity Pinot Noir wines and Gamays are fine as they contain very little tannin. |
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| Both the Prosecco and Pinot Grigio are delicate lattice works of limes and pin sharp, brilliantly balanced acidity. |
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| The majority are Pinot Noirs and Syrahs, with a few Grenaches, Rhone blends and the like included. |
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| Bandol, Tavel, Bardolino Chiaretto, Grenache, and Rose of Pinot Noir are just samples of wines that celebrate the flavors of barbecued food. |
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| Current production is dominated by Tocai among the white wine grapes, followed by Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. |
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| The rich ethnic mix of grape-growers in Ontario is reflected in an unusually broad range of grape varieties, including Pinot Grigio. |
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| The Pinot Grigio varietal is enjoying a vogue in California, although it is the standard white wine grape of Italy. |
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| Fifteen minutes later, the house wine arrived, a nice crisp Pinot Grigio, with the starters following. |
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| We drank a wonderful Pinot Grigio, a perfect accompaniment to a dinner in the most romantic of settings. |
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| As soon as the wine touched our lips, we realised we should have dipped further into our pockets and opted for a Pinot Grigio. |
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| The big importing companies comply with that wish and deliver huge amounts of Pinot Grigio or Cabernet Sauvignon with the same taste. |
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| Whilst I adore Pinot Grigio, drinking an entire bottle on your own is surely the alcoholic version of eating a whole pot of honey. |
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| Bight on Cabernet's heels are Merlot and, in the cooler, southern end of the valley, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. |
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| This is a boutique style of Pinot, delivering classy, clean, red berry-fruits threaded with firm acidity, spice and toasty oak. |
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| Even the Pinot Noir sometimes seemed more mellow, which some tasters liked. |
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| Such French vine varieties as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and some Pinot Noir were planted. |
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| If you enjoy drinking Merlots when everyone else is drinking Pinot Noirs, that's okay. |
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| To serve, place a beggar's purse in the center of a plate and spoon some mushroom sauce and Pinot Noir sauce around the dish. |
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| Dark ruby color and multifaceted berried-aromas dominate the typical Pinot Style. |
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| Frederick loves pairing his floral lavender chocolate with a Pinot Noir and his delicious lime-scented milk chocolate with a crisp Pinot Gris. |
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| If you're wagering your hard-earned six bucks on an Uzbeki Pinot from a wine bin don't expect the earth to move when you drink it. |
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| Pinot is the word, the wine of the moment, whether it be Pinot Gris or Pinot Noir. |
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| This predominantly Pinot Noir based sparkling wine has a creamy mousse with a lingering almond finish. |
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| Fill each cone with Champagne sorbet, Pinot Noir sorbet, and port sorbet and drizzle some caramel sauce and port sauce around the dish. |
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| He and the winery owner were out in a vineyard looking at what the Californian said was Pinot blanc. |
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| This frank, classy champagne has the vinosity and generosity of Bouzy Pinot Noir in a well-balanced frame. |
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| Tancer's outstanding Pinot Noir has a Burgundian, almost Volnay-like balance and finish. |
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| Pinot noir is a notoriously difficult variety to grow, especially in the cold and unpredictable Burgundian climate. |
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| The idea of scores and reviews just don't enter your mind or the conversation as you sip on the silky, perfumed Pinot Noir, which is beautifully matched with roasted salmon. |
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| Pinot Grigio is a grape that often disappoints in the bottle, but this wine from the coolest climate in New Zealand's South Island is bright and harmonious. |
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| Produced in one of the best areas for Pinot Noir, this is a textured, sweetly fruity young red with just the right amount of fragrance and elegance. |
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| But he is a first generation Italian immigrant, and Joe's heritage is reflected in the style of his wines, which include Nebbiolo, Pinot Grigio, and an Amarone style red. |
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| Based on Pinot Noir, it gives rich berry aromas alongside brioche, quince, and Pears. |
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| It's a lightish drinking wine and a good Pinot for the money. |
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| Challenging grape varieties like Pinot Noir are improving with every year. |
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| Instead, I embarked on a vinous calling to seek out and taste the great wines of Burgundy and the sublime but tantalising magic of the Pinot Noir grape. |
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| For many years no distinction was made between Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay since the two varieties can look very similar to all but the keenest ampelographers. |
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| Dan Lee of Morgan said under older growing systems, Pinot Noir ripened too soon and was picked in late August, while much of the flavors were green. |
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| So, with some minor exceptions, all the wines of Burgundy are produced either from the Chardonnay grape for white wines, or the Pinot Noir for reds. |
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| She sampled a Chardonnay, a Pinot Grigio, and a Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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| On the one hand there are stylish Rieslings and Scheurebes with high acidity, and on the other an increasing supply of interesting wines from the Burgunder, or Pinot, family. |
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| He would quaff a few glasses of Alsatian Pinot Noir as he poured forth his conviction that Northern Ireland could emulate France and Germany by resolving age-old conflict. |
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| The problem with Pinot Noir is that it teases winemakers with greatness. |
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| Because of its location and aspect, Romania has been very successful with these foreign varieties, most notably Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. |
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| One can never appreciate or even understand Burgundy simply by pitting it against the lush fruit-forward styles of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the New World. |
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| But as more wineries and tasting rooms open here, there's more opportunity to sample locally produced Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Pinot Blancs, and Cabernet Sauvignons. |
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| A bottle of Pinot Grigio helped put a pleasant glow on the occasion. |
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| There is no logical reason that cabernet is nearly 20 percent more expensive than Pinot Noir on average. |
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| Admittedly, I have not yet tasted one with the multi-layered complexity of the great Burgundies, but even so a drinkable Pinot Noir for under a tenner is a real steal. |
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| I took a bottle of Pinot Grigio out of the fridge and handed it to him. |
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| Yet the wily Pinot Noir grape is best suited to cooler, less sunny climes. |
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| Pinot noirs are particularly popular at all price points and there are plenty of others, such as Spanish Riojas and grenache blends from the south of France. |
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| Go figure, a Sauvignon Blanc overtakes the sales of the great reds like Merlot, Cabernet, Shiraz and even the 'Sideways' effect of Pinot Noir. |
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| We especially liked Pepperwood Springs Vineyards for its lofty view of the entire valley, and a Pinot Noir that has a cult following. |
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| Greywacke Marlborough Pinot Gris 2011 is packed with peach and orange flavours plus a splash of apricot. |
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| Shoofly 2014 Pinot Noir A grapey wine with cherry cola and Asian spice aromas and flavors. |
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| There are so many marquee Pinot wineries in the region with signature names like Rochioli, Hirsch, Marcassin, Kistler and Williams Selyem. |
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| I sampled a deliciously refreshing Pinot Blanc 2012 from Merano in the Italian Alps, or as the German-speaking locals call it, Weissburgunder. |
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| It was as if they were talking about drinking pesticides, not Pinot Noir. |
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| In parts of the state, enjoying an occasional doobie is nowadays considered little different from sipping a Pinot Noir. |
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| Drop by the cottagey tasting room for splashes of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir on the sunny patio. |
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| Last time I looked they were selling Corton Charlemagne, St Emilion, Oregon Pinot and the almost legendary Chateau Musar. |
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| There's no bug juice either, so you'll have to settle for its first estate Pinot Noir. |
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| There is about 128,000 acres of Pinot Noir planted worldwide. |
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| From choosing between Pinot Noir and Merlot, Master of Wine Sheri Sauter Morano simplifies the task of buying, ordering and appreciating wine. |
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| Pinot often also has layers of warm baking spice, resiny herbs, forest floor, and mushroom notes that link to the rotating ingredients of the day. |
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| Cuvaison's new label, introduced with the release of the 2011 Estate Chardonnay and 2011 Estate Pinot Noir, features a clean, modernistic logo, updated fonts and foil trim. |
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| Petroni 2012 Pinot Noir Lovely savory notes of leather, tea leaf, and Syrah-like meatiness accent the bold, dark fruit and sweet raspberry finish. |
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| The third course features Smoked Muscovy Duck With Braised Hazelnuts, House-Cured Bacon, Mache and Dried Cherry Gastrique, served with Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir. |
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| After Cabernet and Syrah, the next best selling red wine varietals were Bordeaux blends, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Rhone red blends, Malbec and Sangiovese. |
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| In experiments, the researchers prepared phenolic extracts from Pinot noir grape pomace or seeds, which are known to have a high polyphenolic content. |
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| The Pinot Meunier adds to the fruitiness, fleshiness and richness of the bubbly and the Chardonnay brings acidity and tails off the juiciness, adding to the refreshing nature. |
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| Remember how the movie Sideways put Pinot on the map 10 years ago? |
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