What’s Up with Pinot Noir – Second Date

This will be one of the most interesting tastings that we have done at Wine Crush.  This second date has been added to accommodate those who could not make the first tasting or were unable to get seats to the first tasting.  I hope that you get a chance to share this experience with us!

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.