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Pinot Noir (pee-no nwarh)

Regions and Vineyards

Placerville, Clarksburg, Isleton, Fair Play, Somerset, Plymouth, Manteca, Drytown, Camino , Mokelumne Hill, Lodi, Murphys, Acampo, Ripon, Mt Aukum, Esparto, Truckee, Rancho Cordova

Wineries

Boeger Winery, Bogle Vineyards, California Cellars, Carvalho Family Wines, Chateau Routon Inc., Conti Estate/Charles B Mitchell Vineyards & Winery, Deaver Vineyards, Delicato Family Vineyards, Drytown Cellars, Findleton Estate Winery, Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge, French Hill Winery, Harmony Wynelands, Hatcher Winery, Heringer Estates, Hidden Jewel Winery, Indian Rock Vineyards, Ironstone Vineyards, Lava Cap Winery, McManis Family Vineyards, Mokelumne Glen Vineyards, Mount Aukum Winery, R.H. Phillips Winery, Talus Collection, Todd Taylor Wines, Truckee River Winery, Vintner's Cellar Custom Winery of Greater Sacramento, Winery By The Creek, Woodbridge By Robert Mondavi ...more

Flavor

The most finely tuned of the red wines, pinot noir generally tastes of strawberries and cherries, frequently with truffled highlights and spice.

Body

Lean and wiry, with a silken texture, though riper interpretations can be hard and unforgiving.

At the table, pour it with...

The red wine to pour with salmon, as well as a range of lighter cheeses and lighter pork, veal and beef dishes.

Curiosities

Though the movie "Sideways" often is credited for pinot noir's popularity in California, sales of the wine already were rising before the film was released.

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