What’s up with Pinot Noir?

Pinot Noir is the most discussed grape in the wine world.  If you live in Oregon, liking Pinot Noir is like rooting for a Beaver or a Duck.  The reality is that wine made with the Pinot Noir grape created all over the world and every region and every sub-region has a different taste like based on a long list of varibles.

Come and join us for an afternoon of demystifying Pinot Noir.  There will be a very informal discussion about the grape, the different growing regions, and how different styles are achieved.  You will arrive with glasses of Pinot poured at your place setting(this will be a sit down event) and a plate of pallet cleansing snacks.  You can work through the wines on you own with the notes or follow along as we taste as a group.  The goal is to try Pinot Noir and discover what you may like or not like.

This event will be limited to 22 people.

5 Fun Facts About Pinot Noir

• Pinot Noir is over 1,000 years older than Cabernet Sauvignon, tracing its roots back to the Roman era.
• Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are both color mutations of Pinot Noir.
• Pinot Noir is susceptible to a variety of diseases, making it difficult to grow. Growers often refer to it as the “Heartbreak Grape”.
• Pinot Noir grape has over 1,000 registered clones, a testament to its genetic instability and constant evolution.
• Pinot Noir its name derives from the French words for “pine” and “black,” referring to the grape’s tightly clustered, pine-cone shaped bunches.