{"id":182,"date":"2015-08-21T15:32:45","date_gmt":"2015-08-21T15:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/?p=182"},"modified":"2016-02-16T12:19:54","modified_gmt":"2016-02-16T18:19:54","slug":"pinot-from-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/2015\/08\/pinot-from-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Pinot From Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"
I’ve mentioned that Pinot is my favorite wine no matter where it comes from. But it’s always interesting to taste the difference in the wine depending upon where it’s produced. The differences really are amazing. I recently attended a tasting of Pinot Noirs from around the world. I always try to take advantage of tastings like this at local wine shops. It’s a nice way to learn about and try some new wines, as well as develop some relationships with the folks in the store. Yeah OK, it doesn’t hurt that the tastings are free! In this instance, I tasted a French Rose from the Loire Valley of France and Pinots from France, New Zealand, and California’s Santa Rita Hills and Russian River Valley regions. I was a little disappointed that there was no representation from Oregon or one of the South American countries (something a bit more “global”), but it was a nice tasting nonetheless.<\/p>\n
France – Loire Valley<\/i><\/p>\n
The first wine out the gate was a 2014 Claude Riffault Sancerre Rose “La Noue” from the Loire Valley. The wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir and I really liked it. Actually, it was exquisite. Strawberries on the nose and strawberries in my mouth. The fruit taste on the front end was followed by a crisp, dry finish. Definitely one of the better, drier Roses I’ve had. Now keep in mind that this is a very dry Rose, so if you lean toward something a bit off-dry, this may not be for you. But heck, even if you prefer off-dry wines, I still say give this one a try.<\/p>\n
France – Burgundy<\/i><\/p>\n