{"id":1758,"date":"2018-06-11T23:00:09","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T23:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/?p=1758"},"modified":"2018-06-11T23:00:09","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T23:00:09","slug":"falling-for-pinot-noirall-over-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/2018\/06\/falling-for-pinot-noirall-over-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Falling for Pinot Noir\u2026All Over Again!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Falling for Pinot Noir\u2026All Over Again!<\/span><\/p>\n

By Guest Blogger: Ertan Seyyar Sener\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Well, it\u2019s been seven years since Pinot Noir took to the big screen and Americans began their love affair with this very attractive, although elusive grape variety.\u00a0 The honeymoon has been over for a while now, so it is time we renew our vows with a wine that deserves our undivided attention. As the leaves start to turn, and there begins to be a slight chill in the air, I find the color of wine in my glass to change from white to pink to a beautiful translucent red, Pinot Noir.\u00a0 I feel there is no better time of year than Autumn to enjoy this light, but luscious red wine.\u00a0 A wine that begs to paired with all the fabulous flavors of Fall.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a little closer look at the personality of Pinot and try to predict that perfect pairing with my favorite fall fare.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019m gonna say it, sorry\u2026terroir.\u00a0 Probably one of the most debated terms in oenology, but I believe it to be very true.\u00a0 What is it?\u00a0 Well, it\u2019s the idea a wine, a grape can reflect flavors and even characteristics of the place, the soil that it has been growing, for what could be a very long time.\u00a0 For instance, if the soil is mostly limestone, you might find the wine to have a certain minerality and precision, but as one author put it, \u201cwhen was the last time you licked limestone?\u201d\u00a0 Sure, this can\u2019t be a totally literal idea, but I find Pinot Noir to be a certain conduit that can connect a person with the place.\u00a0 This can\u2019t be just any place, for Pinot Noir is very particular to where it grows up.\u00a0 Try to grow it in too hot of a place and it will ripen too early and never achieve the levels and layers of flavor that its\u2019 thin skin can create.\u00a0 Of all the places on Earth, is the Burgundy region in France, where if all the conditions are right, Pinot Noir can reflect all the slight nuances of terroir.\u00a0 The only other places that have had any success in producing our fickle friend are New Zealand, Oregon, and the cool corners of California and Chile.\u00a0 So, what is so great about this grape that people find it worthy of emulating around the world?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pinot Noir has a duality that is pleasing to both white wine as well as red wine drinkers.\u00a0 The grape has thin skins with usually light, silky smooth tannins.\u00a0 Tannis are that drying feeling you get on the side of your tongue, not a bad thing, but could exhaust your palate, and we haven\u2019t even got to the food, so we don\u2019t need an exhausted palate!\u00a0 The profile of Pinot Noir is a usual suspect of pleasantries; red berries, red cherry, bright and light, and with the more mature Pinots hints of leather and tobacco.\u00a0 Put a little chill on the wine and it is a \u201ccooler\u201d version with a very bright and refreshing quality.\u00a0 The greatest thing about Pinot Noir is that it can cross the spectrum of food pairings and meet the needs for red as well as white wine dishes!\u00a0 Oh well, I can\u2019t take it anymore!\u00a0 Let\u2019s get to the food!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Autumn has a cornucopia of flavors, fruits and spices that beg to be paired with Pinot Noir.\u00a0 As well as, a beautiful list of lighter meats that can be braised, smoked or roasted from pork to duck to turkey, Oh my!\u00a0 The wine calls for earthy flavors such as: truffles, wild mushrooms, coriander.\u00a0 Pinot Noir is very happy next to fruit flavors such as figs, blackberry, and pomegranates.\u00a0 Duck breast and duck leg confit is one of my favorite pairings for Pinot Noir.\u00a0 A wonderful balance of earthy flavors, as well as succulent flavors, that react wonderfully with the fruit and acidity to Pinot Noir.\u00a0 Depending on the producer and vintage, Pinot Noir can have layers and layers of flavor that can be enjoyed on their own or paired up with some of these classic fall eats.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please enjoy Pinot Noir this Fall season from any and all the places that hold this grape variety sacred in the process of production.\u00a0 Making this wine is a testament to the appreciation of soil, wine and tradition.\u00a0 So, before the weather makes it necessary for a sweater and some flames in the fireplace, remember to pull out that bottle of Pinot Noir and let it dance with every thing Fall.\u00a0 To leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Windows on the World Complete Wine Course by Kevin Zraly: \u201cOne Author trying to sum up the difference between Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, said, \u2018Pinot is James Joyce, while Cabernet is Dickens.\u00a0 Both sell well, but one is easier to understand.\u2019\u201d\u00a0 The only thing to understand here is the marriage of Fall flavors and Pinot Noir is an unbreakable one, one to stand the test of time.\u00a0 Cheers!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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About the Blogger: Ertan Seyyar Sener has been working in the world of wine for over ten years, in restaurants, retail as well as wine education.\u00a0 He has been recognized in Wine Spectator as well as in Ronn Wiegand\u2019s Sommelier Guide to Restaurants in America 5th<\/sup> Edition.\u00a0 Ertan is the Buyer\/Manager at West Side Wines and Spirits<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

West\u00a0Side Wine and Spirits<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

10 Raymond Road<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

West Hartford CT 06107<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

860.233.1241 w<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

860.233.1243 f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

www.westsidewines.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

ertan@westsidewines.com<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

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