Under the right circumstances, in ideal climatic conditions, pinot noir can produce the richest, most velvet-smooth wines in the world. The best-of-the-best are acknowledged to come from the Cote d’Or ...

Five outstanding Pinot Noir wines made the 2024 San Francisco International Wine Competition final round. Below are brief descriptions of the wines and tasting notes. Five outstanding Pinot Noir wines ...

For Pinot Noir, the challenging 2010 vintage in California was a referendum on style. In a year where ripeness was elusive, what would wines reveal? The best of them, listed here, showed clarity of ...

Pinot noir is one of the best-known, most easily recognized grape varieties for wine enthusiasts around the world. Until it isn’t. That was my experience last week, when I led a tasting for ...

There's nothing quite like a pinot noir to sip alongside some roasted duck or savory mushroom risotto. The dry medium body with complex red fruit notes and smooth mouthfeel perfectly complements rich, ...

The worry over what a real Pinot noir wine is ends when the comparisons between those made in California and those made in Burgundy, France, end. These may as well be from two different grapes and, ...

We know pinot noir is celebrated year-round, but if you're looking for a specific reason, August 18 is International Pinot Noir Day. Below are four Victorian examples to try. These four wines all come ...

Pinot Noir has a problem. The problem is far too many wine lovers think you have to spend a fortune to find a great Pinot Noir. Part of this public relations nightmare has to do with the world-class ...

With Pinot more popular than ever, there's a surprising amount to go around. This is the Top 100's largest category by far, and it is a big, impressive field of contenders. Ever more, the finest ...