The Most Puuuurfect Pinot Noir Wine Pairings with Burgundy and Oregon Pinot’s
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:
Duck Terrine
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Roasted Squab
Coq A Vin
Check Out Recipe via Food Network – Ina Garten
Chicken Lo Mein
Check Out Recipe via Tasty or call up your favorite local Chinese restaurant and have that Pinot opened and ready to go!
Beef Teriyaki
Check Out Recipe via Food Network – Ree Drummond
Vegetable Mushroom Tart
Check Out Recipe via Taste of Home
Cioppino Seafood Stew
Check Out Recipe via Epicurious
Carnitas Tacos
Check Recipe via Downshiftology
Washed-Rind Mild to Stinky Cheeses
Because Pinot Noir is so versatile it can pair with a bunch of different styles of cheese. Pinot Noir from Burgundy and Oregon tends to be lighter, fresher, and earthier and have the acidity to cut through some creamy, stinky cheeses.
Try milder – strong washed-rind cheeses along with some Alpine style cheeses.
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