Ep 491: The Grape Mini-Series -- The Pinot Noir Refresh

Published: Sept. 25, 2023, 8:44 p.m.

Pinot Noir is a challenging grape. It\u2019s hard to grow, hard to work with in the cellar, and the style varies drastically based on where it\u2019s made, who is making it, and when it was grown (vintage).

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We haven\u2019t covered Pinot in a decade, so we decided to do a reboot on the grape mini-series and add all the new information and insights I\u2019ve gathered over the last 10+ years since the last one. From clones to climate change, we give the full story on Pinot and talk about how no two wines are alike and the many reasons they differ.

We cover the main growing regions in the Old World \u2013 Burgundy, Germany, Italy, etc \u2013 and the New World \u2013 California, Oregon, New Zealand, Chile, Australia and more \u2013 and discuss the style differences between the major regions.

This show is packed with information (and it\u2019s got my opinions too, which may not be yours\u2026don\u2019t be offended!). If you love Pinot, check regularly on winefornormalpeople.com/classes for the Pinot Noir Around the World class, taught twice a year, and the Wines of Burgundy class, which is an intensive look at the birthplace of Pinot. \xa0Enjoy!

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Podcasts Referenced:

Ep 296: Boundary Breaks of the Finger Lakes, Where Terroir Reigns Supreme Ep 269: From Doctor to One Woman Winery--Kerith Overstreet of Bruliam Ep 464: The C\xf4te de Nuits of Bourgogne (Burgundy), Part 1 Ep 465: The C\xf4te de Nuits of Bourgogne (Burgundy) Part 2 Ep 445: C\xf4te de Beaune of Bourgogne (Burgundy), Part 1 Ep 446: C\xf4te de Beaune of Bourgogne (Burgundy), Part 2

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