Pinot Noir

Pronounced (pee-noh nwah) is the ultimate wine geeks grape. Most famous for the red wines of Burgundy, it is grown all over the world with exceptional examples also being found in California and Australia and especially popular as a neo-classical style in New Zealand. Capable of both power and tenderness, at it's best when the are ponderous and abstract, Pinot Noir can be sniffed and swirled for an eternity. Lower in tannin and higher in acid, it means that it can be enjoyed any time, with any food.