Pinot Noir; the second in our serives "These Are a Few of my Favorite Grapes." What makes Pinot Noir one of my four favorite grape varieties? I wish there were a simple way to explain, but I guess much of it's beauty lies in it's mystical inexplicability. To me there is just no other grape that can produce such hauntingly developed bouquets, at the same time showing incredibly pure and delicate expressions of fruit. When well crafted, Pinot Noirs can truly be wines of contemplation and incredible depth. The potential range of aromas is stunning running from forest floor, to roses and violets, to tea, to tobacco, and the list goes on and on.
To be sure, like most great characterful grape varieties, Pinot Noir is prone to being sadly abused by the unskilled and careless winemaker. It is a delicate and unforgiving grape that demands great skill and patience in both vineyard and cellar. But when nurtured and handled with care, it can produce a truly magical and transporting elixir.
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