1. Thanksgiving: The Wine Part 2 – Pinot Noir is King
By kellanhori, November 22, 2013, In Uncategorized, Wine Pairing
Notes from The Sommelier:
Part 2: Pinot Noir Is King
Pinot Noir is the undisputed king of Thanksgiving fare, primarily for its versatility
of flavor and crowd pleasing finish. From the Willamette Valley, to Russian River
Valley, to Burgundy, Pinot Noirs range in a vast variety of styles and flavors. The
trick to navigating to your perfect Pinot depends on one key factor: style
preference. In general, the style of a Pinot Noir is defied by its place of origin or its
terroir. Wine from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, for example, may show beautiful
earthy mushroom notes, while wines from France’s famed Burgundy region may
express spicy flavors of cinnamon, leather and truffle. For Thanksgiving dinner, I
recommend the lush cherry-cola and candied-strawberry flavors of California’s
Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs. My very favorite from this region is the 2012
VML Russian River Pinot Noir. With enticing notes of jasmine tea and rhubarb
pie, this wine is the perfect match with the pride of the table, the Turkey.
Tip: Good quality, inexpensive Pinot Noirs are tricky to find. The grape itself is quite delicate and therefore
requires special attention during the wine making process–leading to a more costly price tag to you the
customer. As a general rule of thumb, hunt for wines that list specific growing regions or appellations on the
label vs. larger area designations. For example, look for words like “Russian River Valley Pinot Noir” vs.
“California Pinot Noir” or “Willamette Valley Pinot Noir” vs. “Oregon Pinot Noir.” The idea behind this logic is
twofold:
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1) By selecting a wine based on small appellations vs. large area designations, you will better get to know
which appellations you prefer, and which you don’t.
2) Generally speaking, wines made from small, distinct appellations are often better quality than those made
from their larger region counterparts.
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