whereas Pinot Noir offers notes of red fruit and earth. “Merlot is fruitier,” says Gabriella Borg Costanzi, service and wine director at French bistro Le Crocodile in Brooklyn, New York.

But there are some innovators in the region, not least Conte Vistarino, whose founder Count Augusto Giorgi di Vistarino was the first to plant French cuttings of Pinot Noir (or Pinot Nero ...

French wine can be a little intimidating and ... producer in the south of France and opening this bottling of Pinot Noir will bring back memories of summer, even if you’re drinking in the ...

plus a rare example that crosses Meursault – this diverse mix of French pinots will provide some solid insights. The beauty of pinot noir is that its naturally bright, juicy style makes for easy ...

One of the most anticipated wine events in the world comes to Southern California on Feb. 27. The “World of Pinot Noir” is ...

Pinot Noir from Oregon is said by many experts to ... California and South Africa. French viticulturists and wine makers are taken with Oregon’s Willamette Valley because it offers a chance ...

Only 880 bottles were produced from this series by Pelter Winery, so the price reflects that. The manual harvest of Pinot ...

If the price of French Pinot Noir is burdensome, Chilean Pinot Noir is an excellent alternative for pairing with year-end meals. Chilean Pinot Noir typically has stronger cherry or strawberry ...