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Origin: France

REGIONAL DIFFERENCES: When
comparing Pinot Noir wines from
different regions, you’ll notice
some taste differences:

RASPBERRY & CLOVE

CALIFORNIA

CENTRAL OTAGO, NZ

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

CHILE

ARGENTINA

CRANBERRY AND MUSHROOM

FRANCE

GERMANY

ITALY

OREGON

COMMON STYLES

ZESTY ROSÉ

A dry rosé tasting of
elderflower, green
strawberry, and sour plum.

LIGHT RED

Red wines vary greatly in
taste based on region,
vintage, and producer.

SPARKLING

Cremant d’Alsace rosé is
100% Pinot Noir.

Looking for varieties similar to
Pinot Noir? You might also enjoy
St. Laurent, Cinsaut, and
Zweigelt.

There are 15 common clones of
Pinot Noir and each has a distinct
flavor.

The original home of Pinot Noir is
in Burgundy, France.