
"Pinot Noir Around the World" Weekend is February 28-March 1, 2014, so we thought we do a set of features on this most-celebrated wine grape leading up to the big event. Over the next few days, we'll have a bunch of posts about Pinot Noir, starting right here with "Pinot Noir: At a Glance."
Top 5 Pinot Noir Characteristics:
- Cherry
- Strawberry
- Cola/Dr. Pepper
- Pepper
- Mushroom
Top Pinot Noir Growing/Production Regions:
- Burgundy, France
- Oregon, USA
- California, USA
- New Zealand
- New York, USA
- Argentina
- Germany
- Champagne, France
Top 10 Food Pairings for Pinot Noir:
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Mushrooms and/or Mushroom Sauce
- Duck
- Chicken, especially roasted
- Veal
- Eggplant
- Pork Loin
- Risotto, especially mushroom
- Soft Cheeses (brie, gruyere, feta, and goat)