Pinot Noir is a red grape from France. The name translates as “Black Pinecone” because of the dark color and shape of the grape clusters. Common in the wines of Burgundy, northern Italy, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, though some good wines are coming out of Australia, South Africa, and Chile. It tends to create a balanced wine, sweet with fruit, along with some more complex, earthy aromas. It is also a major part of the blend for Champagne.
In the U.S. wine industry, Oregon has earned a reputation for excellence in Pinot Noir.
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