The Most Puuuurfect Pinot Noir Pairings the Cali Way!
What is Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir is a red grape variety that is believed to be nearly a thousand years old. Pinot Noir achieves its apex in the region of Côtes de Nuits in Burgundy, France, where it produces some of the world’s most sought-after wines. Pinot Noir is a fickle grape that needs to be handled with kid gloves and grows well in very particular soils and climates.
Outside of Burgundy, Pinot Noir produces excellent wines in California in the AVA’s of Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Mendocino, and Santa Barbara. Since the 1970s, it’s found a home in the Willamette Valley in Oregon and grows well in the cooler climates of New Zealand, Chile, and South Africa. The wines are light to medium-bodied with elegant tannins and fresh acidity. Flavors and aromas include tart to ripe red berry fruit, red flowers, and hints of earthiness.
What food does Pinot Noir Pair Best With?
Pinot Noir is known for its Food and Wine Pairing versatility. The wines can straddle both fish and meat dishes quite well. It’s known to pair well with Salmon and Tuna for fish lovers and is excellent with light steak such as Filet Mignon. Of course, burgers and pizza too!
Perfect Pinot Noir Food Pairings:
Asian Barbecued Salmon
Glazed Spare Ribs
Check Out Recipe via Jo Jo Cooks
Simple Fast Food Burgers
No recipe needed here! For you West Coasters In-and-Out all the way!
Mushroom Risotto
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Bruschetta w/ Blistered Tomatoes
Check Out Recipe via Food Network – Rachel Ray
Five-Spice Roasted Duck
Herb Roasted Chicken
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Filet Mignon w/ Red Wine Reduction
How to Make a Red Wine Reduction w/ Pinot Noir
Cheeses
Because Pinot Noir is so versatile it can pair with a bunch of different styles of cheese. California Pinot Noir tends to be riper, fruitier, and often on higher end has spicy oak notes that allow this wine to work with some stronger cheese.
Try milder washed-rind cheeses along with some Alpine style cheeses.
Check out the amazing selection of washed rind cheeses from our favorite cheesemongers at MURRAY’S CHEESE! We can help you put together an AMAZING wine and cheese pairing experience!
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