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The Particulars of Pinot Noir

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December 11, 2015

    Pinot noir has been the darling of wine critics and consumers alike in recent years. Its native home is Burgundy, France and it is from here that some of the greatest, most classic, even mythic expressions of Pinot noir are created. That's not to say Burgundy is the only place where quality Pinot noir can be produced. As many a wine lover knows, California, Oregon, and New Zealand are all major producers of Pinot, but it can also be found in almost every wine growing country in the world. Its popularity has lead many to plant it in hopes of turning good profits, but it can be a finicky grape to grow. If the climate is too warm, Pinot noir's natural acidity is lost while it ripens too quickly. It is better suited to cool climates and ripens early, but it is also prone to fungal disease. 

    Pinot is notorious for its propensity to mutate in the vineyard. This has given rise to many numbers of clones, both red and white. Yes, according to to the DNA Pinot noir, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are genetically all the same grapes.  As we mentioned earlier, Pinot noir's native home is Burgundy. Its history in the region dates back hundreds of years. By the time the 14th century, it was lauded as the finest grape and plantings of other grapes, notably Gamay, were uprooted in favor of Pinot noir.

    Pinot noir is rarely, if ever blended. It is a grape that showcases its terroir exceptionally well. In California, it seldom has issues with ripening, thus California Pinot noir tends to be ripe and lush: strawberry, red and even black cherry, cola nut and red and purple flowers are all common descriptors. In Willamette Valley, Oregon it produces an intermediate style, with fairly ripe red fruit flavors coupled with more apparent earth notes such as turned earth and mushroom, and has a high acidity. In Burgundy, Pinot noir can produce lighter versions, as is common at the village level. The premier or grand cru level wines that are incredibly age-worthy, with deep color and more developed tannins. These wines have a more pronounced minerality than examples from other regions. The greatest examples of Burgundian Pinot noir are among the greatest wines that mankind has produced. Most wine drinkers have dreamed of Romanée-Conti, La Tâche and Richebourg in Vosne-Romanée, even if they aren't Pinot drinkers!

    Pinot noir produces versatile wines; it goes with chicken, lighter meat, game or even the occasional fish dish (think salmon)! Its natural acidity and the wide array of aromas, flavors and depth of character offer wine lovers quite the range of options. With a world of styles to choose from, Pinot noir is a wine definitely worth further exploration.

December 11, 2015

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Tobacco Road Cellars is a boutique winery, located in Napa Valley, California. From the very beginning, our focus has been to consistently deliver ultra premium, best in class wine.

Before I embarked to create an award winning winery, I was a North Carolina guy who just wanted to share great wine with my family and friends. I found the right people and took the time to find the perfect grapes, the right barrels, the proper aging because I didn’t want to serve anything but the best.

Now that we have received numerous accolades over the 10 years we have been in business and expanded greatly from our humble beginning, I still have the same core desire- to make an amazing bottle of wine.

 

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