Fickle and Fabulous Pinot Noir
If you were to ask winemakers from around the world to describe Pinot Noir in a single word, the result just might be a resounding “Fickle!” Indeed, this stubborn grape has challenged the world’s most accomplished viticulturists and winemakers, while melting the hearts and palates of wine lovers everywhere. In Canada we have some ideal growing conditions and excellent options for Pinot Noir wine buy online . Pinot Noir is fruity and savory. It loves a sunny day, yet thrives in a cooler climate. It must be harvested at just the right time: too soon, and the grapes will be sour and tasteless; too late, and you’ve got a big vat of grapes perfect for making jam. But when it is good it is very, very good and it is easy to buy some excellent Pinot Noir red wine online . And, although many winemakers in some of the world’s hotspots (California, Oregon, New Zealand) have failed to bring out the best of Pinot Noir, two areas in Canada – Okanagan and Niagara – are showing the world how it’...