Thanksgiving: The Wine Part 2 – Pinot Noir is King By kellanhori, November 22, 2013, In Uncategorized, Wine Pairing Notes from The Sommelier: Part 2: Pinot Noir Is King Pinot Noir is the undisputed king of Thanksgiving fare, primarily for its versatility of flavor and crowd pleasing finish. From the Willamette Valley, to Russian River Valley, to Burgundy, Pinot Noirs range in a vast variety of styles and flavors. The trick to navigating to your perfect Pinot depends on one key factor: style preference. In general, the style of a Pinot Noir is defied by its place of origin or its terroir. Wine from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, for example, may show beautiful earthy mushroom notes, while wines from France’s famed Burgundy region may express spicy flavors of cinnamon, leather and truffle. For Thanksgiving dinner, I recommend the lush cherry-cola and candied-strawberry flavors of California’s Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs. My very favorite from this region is the 2012 VML Russian River Pinot Noir. With enticing notes of jasmine tea and rhubarb pie, this wine is the perfect match with the pride of the table, the Turkey. Tip: Good quality, inexpensive Pinot Noirs are tricky to find. The grape itself is quite delicate and therefore requires special attention during the wine making process–leading to a more costly price tag to you the customer. As a general rule of thumb, hunt for wines that list specific growing regions or appellations on the label vs. larger area designations. For example, look for words like “Russian River Valley Pinot Noir” vs. “California Pinot Noir” or “Willamette Valley Pinot Noir” vs. “Oregon Pinot Noir.” The idea behind this logic is twofold: Enter Email GO In Cameron Hughes Wine, Featured, Mains, POPULAR COMMENTS TAGS ABOUT THE COOK Personal Chef services for Lake Tahoe & San Francisco Bay Area I love to eat, I love to cook, I love food. The best meals are prepared with good ingredients and good intention. I like to cook for people who enjoy food and great company. KELLAN’S KITCHEN @ FACEBOOK You and 20 other friends like this Kellan's Kitchen 778 likes Liked Share Rosemary-Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb Home » Uncategorized » Thanksgiving: The Wine Part 2 – Pinot Noir is King Search the Kitchen... blog about team services upcoming events partnerships recipes sample menu press / tv contact us
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Thanksgiving: The Wine Part 2 – Pinot Noir is KingBy kellanhori, November 22, 2013, In Uncategorized, Wine Pairing
Notes from The Sommelier:
Part 2: Pinot Noir Is King
Pinot Noir is the undisputed king of Thanksgiving fare, primarily for its versatility
of flavor and crowd pleasing finish. From the Willamette Valley, to Russian River
Valley, to Burgundy, Pinot Noirs range in a vast variety of styles and flavors. The
trick to navigating to your perfect Pinot depends on one key factor: style
preference. In general, the style of a Pinot Noir is defied by its place of origin or its
terroir. Wine from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, for example, may show beautiful
earthy mushroom notes, while wines from France’s famed Burgundy region may
express spicy flavors of cinnamon, leather and truffle. For Thanksgiving dinner, I
recommend the lush cherry-cola and candied-strawberry flavors of California’s
Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs. My very favorite from this region is the 2012
VML Russian River Pinot Noir. With enticing notes of jasmine tea and rhubarb
pie, this wine is the perfect match with the pride of the table, the Turkey.
Tip: Good quality, inexpensive Pinot Noirs are tricky to find. The grape itself is quite delicate and therefore
requires special attention during the wine making process–leading to a more costly price tag to you the
customer. As a general rule of thumb, hunt for wines that list specific growing regions or appellations on the
label vs. larger area designations. For example, look for words like “Russian River Valley Pinot Noir” vs.
“California Pinot Noir” or “Willamette Valley Pinot Noir” vs. “Oregon Pinot Noir.” The idea behind this logic is
twofold:
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I love food. The best meals are
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