Comforting wafts of balsam, vanilla and bay leaf swirl together with characteristic fresh cherry and soft floral notes. A bright palate of red plums and currants affords a sweet, juicy entry that builds and flows with a subtle smokiness, seamlessly surrendering to a lingering finish. Excellent with wild mushrooms, duck, roast beef, lamb or other red meats, chocolate, garlic and salmon.
A pinot wine tends to be of light to medium body with an aroma reminiscent of black cherry, raspberry or currant. It is lighter in style and is part of the trend toward less alcoholic wines at or around 12% alcohol by volume. According to Robert Parker of Parker’s Wine Buying Guide: “When it’s great, Pinot noir produces the most complex, hedonistic, and remarkably thrilling red wine in the world…”
Pinot wines are among the most popular in the world. The release of the movie “Sideways” in 2004 may have been a factor in Pinot noir’s increased popularity in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
More about Pinot noir
Badger North 850 South Morris St. Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1137 Phone: 920.923.8160 Toll-Free: 800.242.9708 Fax: 920.923.8169
Badger South 2200 South 114th St. West Allis, WI 53227 Phone: 414.546.2060 Toll-Free: 800.353.5300 Fax: 414.546.2191
Badger West 5400 Old Town Hall Rd. Eau Claire, WI 54701 Phone: 715.836.8600 Toll-Free: 800.472.6674 Fax: 715.836.8609