What is PINOT NOIR - Everything you need to know about this popular grape

What is PINOT NOIR - Everything you need to know about this popular grape
Pinot noir is a red wine grape variety. The name is derived from the French words for pine and black. The word pine alludes to the grape variety having tightly clustered, pine cone-shaped bunches of fruit.
Pinot noir grapes are grown around the world, mostly in the cooler climates, and the grape is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France. Pinot noir is now used to make red wines around the world, as well as Champagne, and such sparkling white wines as the English sparkling wines. Regions that have gained a reputation for red Pinot noir wines include: the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the Carneros, Central Coast, Sonoma Coast and Russian River AVAs of California, the Elgin and Walker Bay wine regions of South Africa, Mornington Peninsula, Adelaide Hills, Great Southern, Tasmania and Yarra Valley in Australia and the Central Otago, Martinborough and Marlborough wine regions of New Zealand. Pinot noir is the most-planted varietal (38%) used in sparkling wine production in Champagne and other wine region
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[@TheGrapeExplorer]

I would to hear from you with your Pinot Noir recommendations. Cheers

[@jameslambert4220]

Dude you spent nearly 7 minutes describing pinot noir (very well), but then tasted a pinot noir early - which is known as pinot precoce (there should be an accent in there). Pinot in Germany is called spatburgunder ("late Burgundy"), and what you have here is fruhburgunder ("early Burgundy"). Similar, but different, and not what you'd find in Burgundy.

[@lprado080]

great presentation and tasting sharing

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@elizadozell3680]

Yay!! super happy you mentioned NZ Pinot and particularly Marlb as well. thanks for the shout out man.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

No worries. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

I love your very educational videos! I am so appreciative of this complete explanation because I am always wanting to learn about wine in every way!

[@doronind888]

It is so well structured content for newbies, thank you a lot! The picture is getting together with your reviews!

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

This is great feedback. Thanks

[@oliverhorowitz5041]

Very relaxing, informative, and sincere channel

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Thanks. I appreciate it

[@saunyboy123]

Need to get myself some English Nouveau! Great video, love a good Pinot

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Cheers. Yes really enjoyable stuff. Didn't last long after the camera switched off

[@Prakashchandgupta]

tried Italian sensi pinot noir. Pretty good. soon going to try some Saint claire and allan scott pinot cheers.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Cheers. Enjoy

[@christianbellini6373]

Great video! Very informative! I would like to recommend Alamos Pinot Noir "Wines of the Mountain" from Mendoz, Argentina. I am from Uruguay but I must admit they have better expressions of Pinot Noir.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@scotteastburn8888]

Favourite Pinot Noir is from the Canberra region in Australia. A vineyard called Eden Road.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@duncanabiscuite9049]

What I would do for a Pinot Noir right now!

[@Porto_Pablo]

Great Video as usual. had a look on the website for that wine and it's sold out but will most certainly keep an eye out and most likely order others from there. Loving English wines.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Me too. I've been lucky to have tried quite a few this year.

[@tomahteee2004]

Hey man, don't know if you need any ideas for videos but things I'd like to watch (not saying that you are not currently doing) is videos on areas, countries, regions, geographical indicators, interesting methods of production and maybe a section where you buy in some popular wines - taste them and compare to other peoples notes from Vivino (for example) whilst giving us back stories on certain wines during certain years.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Hi. Thanks for all the suggestions. I appreciate it.

[@sidneybullock1403]

My favorite Pinot Noir is Slander by Orin Swift; I also LOVE Cherry Pie by Stanley Ranch. I do need to try more French Pinot Noir.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Thanks for sharing.

[@thawt_3373]

just wondering about your reference to Beaujolais nouveau, are you referring to a pinot comparison between palate weight and refreshing acidity?
obviously different grapes though? @theGrapeExplorer

[@carlcadregari7768]

Love PN. Have had some amazing ones from Tasmania recently. NY ones from the Finger Lakes tend towards that bright, pale style too. Not as much of a fan of the overdone CA ones....great vid! A toZ....how about a Roussanne?

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Good to know! Thanks for the suggestions

[@jean-claudemolnar6998]

Donatsch "unique" 2016
Fromm " Schöpfi" 2014 (not available anymore - unfortunately)
Have you ever tried "Gantenbein"?

[@gerardcosloy6946]

Where in southern England are you from? Your accent is crazy.

[@randyboyd3839]

Like your content but unbutton your shirt

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Nope

[@durablegoods4sure]

@@TheGrapeExplorer 😂

[@rahajune]

I agree, kind of reminded me of an Ayatollah, but then he is talking about wine