IN THE GLASS · GRAPE
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir appeals to many drinkers who enjoy freshness in a red. The useful question is how much body and tannin you want alongside it.
WINEVERY / THE GUIDEPinot Noir
Decide what you want to keep
If you like a particular Pinot Noir, note its weight and drying grip as well as any aromas. A lighter body is not the same thing as low acidity, and colour alone will not tell you how a wine feels.
Compare bottles before changing grapes
Another Pinot Noir offers a useful comparison before you move to a different variety. Put the profiles side by side and keep the producer and origin in your tasting notes, so you can find the one you prefer again.
Give it a useful serving temperature
A red does not have to be served at a warm room temperature. Start with the lighter-red range in the serving tool, then taste as the wine warms in the glass. The bottle and your preference should guide the adjustment.
Wine profiles to compare
Compare these wines by producer, region and style.
Veuve Clicquot
Brut (Carte Jaune) Champagne N.V.
Champagne, France
- Pinot Noir / Chardonnay / Pinot Meunier · Champagne
Moët & Chandon
Impérial Brut Champagne N.V.
Champagne, France
- Pinot Meunier / Pinot Noir / Chardonnay · Champagne
19 Crimes
Red Blend
Victoria, Australia
- Shiraz/Syrah / Merlot / Pinot Noir / Cabernet Sauvignon / Mourvedre / Grenache · Victoria
Bollinger
Special Cuvée Brut Aÿ Champagne N.V.
Champagne, France
- Pinot Noir / Chardonnay / Pinot Meunier · Champagne