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It is at once the nation’s heritage grape—a survivor of the Gold Rush era—and its most misunderstood varietal. For decades, the market was dominated by monolithic, high-octane bottlings, often jammy and over-extracted, designed to appeal to a palate that equated
Unlike robust reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir is a light-to-medium-bodied wine with higher acidity and more subtle flavors. The ideal serving temperature range for Pinot Noir is between 55°F and 60°F (13°C to 15.5°C). This “cellar temperature” is slightly