BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO PINOT NOIR

OVERVIEW

Silky and elegant Pinot Noir wine has claimed its place as one of Australia’s heavy-hitting reds. Thanks to passionate winemakers, quality is at an all-time high. 

Australian Pinot Noir is delicate and food-friendly with flavours of cherries and red berries. It’s also commonly used in sparkling wines. Pinot Noir is one of the hardest grapes to grow, but producers in Australia’s cooler climates have mastered the art – and it’s never been better. 

STYLE AND CHARACTER

Australia produces a range of different styles influenced by region and exciting winemaking techniques. It’s an elegant and satiny wine that’s lighter in style than bold reds like Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. 

PAIRS WELL WITH...

Salmon, chicken, duck, pork, cured meats, pâté and terrine, comté cheese. 

TYPICAL FLAVOURS

While it's a difficult variety for grape growers, it's a very easy wine to drink; think red fruits and florals meet earthy herbs and spices.  

WHEN TO ENJOY

There are some high-end, cool-climate Pinot Noir wines that benefit from a few years of ageing to let their flavours develop. But most Australian Pinot is made for early drinking – it rarely requires ageing to be enjoyed.

Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most popular red wines. But only thriving in a narrow spectrum of cooler climates, the thin-skinned, light-to medium-bodied black grape variety is notoriously fussy about its environment. While it's a difficult variety for grape growers, it's a very easy wine to drink - earning itself a place as one of Australia's most popular wine varietals. If you haven't already, try our 2021 Pinot Noir.