Perspectives on Pinot Noir

Dive deep into the fascinating world of Pinot Noir, often called the “heartbreak grape” for its finicky nature and the “holy grail” for its transcendent potential. We’ll examine how terroir, climate, and winemaking philosophy create dramatically different expressions of this single, noble grape variety.

Global Exploration:

Journey across renowned Pinot Noir regions to understand how geography, culture, and passion shapes character. Compare five wines from the earthy elegance of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or with Oregon’s Willamette Valley savory styles, contrast California’s fruit-forward wines with New Zealand’s bright expressions, and discover emerging regions like Germany’s Spätburgunder.  

Gain Perspective On:

Terroir Focus: How soil composition, elevation, and microclimate influence flavor profiles

Winemaking Styles: Traditional vs. modern approaches, oak usage, and fermentation techniques

Vintage Variations: Understanding how weather patterns create yearly differences

Food Pairing Philosophy: Why Pinot Noir is called the “food wine” and its versatile pairing potential

Light cheese and charcuterie will be provided to pair with the wines.

Featured wines are offered at a 10% discount for attendees (15% for wine club members!).