Pinot Noir is a delicate red wine grape known for its light to medium body, elegant tannins, and bright acidity, with flavors that vary by region. In France's Burgundy, particularly in regions like Côte de Nuits, it is renowned for producing earthy, complex wines with notes of cherry, raspberry, mushroom, and forest floor.
In California's Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir is lush and fruit-forward, showcasing flavors of ripe black cherry, plum, and hints of vanilla, often with a fuller body due to the warmer climate. Meanwhile, Oregon’s Willamette Valley produces cooler-climate expressions with cranberry, red currant, and earthy undertones, offering vibrant acidity and a more restrained style.
