August 08, 2006

Pinot Noir

Pinot noir wins gold in Britain
A Central Otago pinot noir has won gold at a prestigious international wine competition in Britain. "With pinot noir I think we're very lucky when it all comes together and obviously it's all come together (here) which is why it's has done so well," she said.

Pinot Noir Celebration wraps up 20th in style
Amy Wesselman, executive director of the International Pinot Noir Celebration, was experiencing equal measures of elation and exhaustion as McMinnville's signature wine event drew to a close for the 20th time Sunday.

Duck game for berries, Pinot Noir
Duck with dark berries brings Pinot Noir to mind and our recommended Sonoma Coast Pinots fill the bill. Earthy, slightly gamy duck (large, one-pound Muscovy duck breasts are a little gamier than the smaller-breasted White Pekins) is a great match for the cherry and berry fruit of Pinot Noir.

Compiled by Chronicle Wine Editor
While running the Franscioni ranch, the couple in 1996 planted Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah vines on their Santa Lucia Highlands property west of Gonzales. The Franscionis are also represented on the Top 100 by their 2003 Roar Rosella's Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir and the 2003 August West Rosella's Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, a brand they own with winemaker Ed Kurtzman and grape grower Howard Graham.

Pork pairs perfectly with pinot noir, sangiovese
Pork, especially when it's grilled or roasted, pairs perfectly with pinot noir, tempranillo, sangiovese and -- depending on the accents -- some merlot. Buena Vista 2004 Pinot Noir from Carneros ($22) would be an excellent choice, with its red cherry and strawberry flavors and soft finish.

Three Wines and a Cracker
A little analysis is in order for Grey Bear's new Blue Ridge wine, Bridgeview's 2001 Oregon Pinot Noir, and Cooper's Legacy 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon.

International win for Central Otago pinot noir
The winery won gold best in class with its 2003 âBlack Poplar Blockâ Pinot Noir. Pisa Range Estateâs Jenny Hawker says the win is a great achievement for New Zealand wine on the international stage and further strengthens Pisa Range Estateâs position as a premier producer of pinot noir.

Ernst Loosen to make Oregon Pinot Noir
decanter.com,UK- Jul 27, 2006Ernst Loosen, one of Germanys leading Riesling producers, is to make an Oregon Pinot Noir, decanter.com has learned. Although Loosen ...

2004 Ponzi Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
They specialized in pinot noir, with chardonnay, pinot gris and pinot blanc. A good example is the 2004 Ponzi "Willamette Valley" Pinot Noir — * * * * 1/2 — more Burgundian in style than New World, with excellent aromatics and flavors of strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, cherry, a hint of anise, plus beetroot and cinnamon.

The word is out about Fore Street, and the word is `perfection`
And there are, on the very good wine list, sporadic bottles like the good value DeLoach Pinot Noir ($28). A 1996 Trimbach Pinot Noir ($34) was soft and almost too smooth; its red color tinged with caramel, it seemed just a little too old.

Quick tips for fast but fabulous weeknight meals
Good versatile wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Syrah.

Modern Love for Ancient Vines in Southern Italy
But it softens faster and, like pinot noir, the aromas and flavors of aglianico differ markedly depending on the soil and climate in which it grows. Grapes like chardonnay, pinot noir and cabernet have been thoroughly analyzed, allowing farmers to select clones and rootstocks best suited for particular combinations of soil and climate.

Pinot noir vineyard emerges
I have not been shy about praising the best of the pinot noir growing areas like the Russian River Valley, Carneros, the Anderson Valley, the Santa Lucia Highlands, the Santa Maria Valley and the emerging Santa Rita Hills appellation. To my surprise, it turned out that the three highest-rated wines in this extensive look at pinot noir were grown in Rosella's Vineyard located in the very heart of the Santa Lucia Highlands Viticultural District.

Interview with Julian Alubaidy from Bubble Brothers
The grape varieties permitted by French wine law for the production of champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

From pinot plonk to pure noir nirvana
The pinot noir grape is always a challenge, to grow, to ripen properly, to vinify. Talented winemakers both love it and hate it because sculpting a great bottle of pinot noir is such a test of skill and ability.

Wine Australia 2006 - Pinot Tutorial
I started this event by looking at some varied set of six Pinot Noir with wine writer Peter Bourne and the winemakers from Willow Creek and Ten Minutes by Tractor on the opening Friday night. Perhaps it is a Pinot Noir for those that dont like Pinot Noir?

Q: I am familiar with Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris or Grigio but what ...
I am familiar with Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris or Grigio but what can you tell me about Pinot Blanc?

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Cooling breezes and fog help maintain the cool, moderate climate, which the finicky Pinot Noir grape prefers. Our recommended wines also have palate cleansing acidity and balance, which are additional characteristics people appreciate in well-made Pinot Noir.

How bubbly reds discovered their sparkle
They forget that the world's greatest sparkling wine region - Champagne - is dominated by two red varieties, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, even if it makes white wines. So-called sparkling Burgundies were a misnomer, since they were very rarely made from Pinot Noir and had about as much in common with a Gevrey Chambertin or a Volnay as crazy golf does with the British Open.