A reward worth the challenge
While Pinot Noir has often been described as the most challenging of all wine grapes to grow, many winemakers also consider it the most rewarding. A fine Pinot Noir can be the silkiest and most velvety of wines. More delicate and lighter than other red wines, it still manages to impart intense, rich flavors—making it an attractive reward.

For centuries, Burgundy, France has been famous for producing palate-pleasing Pinot Noirs. There the varietal is generally known for displaying an earthy quality that places less emphasis on the fruit. But in the last few decades, the New World has begun to offer considerable competition. Here, good Pinot Noirs burst at the seams with dark, ripe fruit character.

Oregon, in particular, has become a Pinot lover’s paradise. The region has earned an enviable reputation worldwide for its Pinot Noir offerings. With cool climates and well-draining, nutrient-rich soils, Oregon vineyards give the thin-skinned grapes the ideal environment in which to flourish.