2006-12-16 18:04:23 · 8 answers · asked by traveller141 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Most wine experts and experienced Pinot Noir fans will agree that the most profound and memorable Pinot they ever had was from Burgundy in France. However, there are a few problems with Burgundy:
1) Burgundies are almost always expensive.
2) There is a frustrating amount of inconsistency. One vintage from a particular producer will be stellar, but the next year will be very disappointing, but the price does not change!
3) In spite of high scores from experts, really high end Burgundies sometimes just don't appeal to people who prefer fruitier new world wines. It's a matter of personal taste.
If you are on a limited budget and are looking for consistency in what you are buying, then stick to regions like Oregon, New Zealand, and California. California, in particular, has had a long string of excellent vintages including the current release, 2004.
2006-12-16 19:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by Amuse Bouche 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Russian River Valley of California as well as the Central Coast of California produces some of the top US Pinot Noir.
If you are interested in Pinot Noir, the December issue of Wine Spectator has a major article about California's Pinot.
2006-12-17 03:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burgundy's are superb. But, several states in the US are producing great Pinot's. Washington, Oregon, and California are at the top of the list. Oregon Pinot's are typically more earthy. While, California Pinot's have more body and more fruit forward. Try some out!
2006-12-16 18:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by Melody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The burgundy region of France to be more specific, they produce the finest pinot noir
2006-12-16 18:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
France, although California makes excellent wine, some of the best in the world. but pinot noir is a french wine (the name is even in french!) and it is traditionally french and they make some beautiful wine
2006-12-16 18:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by sushi_lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burgundy occasionally makes a fantastic vintage, but more often than not fall weather doesn't cooperate. For best consistent quality, I'd say the Willamette Valley.
2006-12-16 19:58:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Europe and North America
2006-12-17 05:43:08 · answer #7 · answered by Trid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oregon pinots are right on par with italian and french pinots
2006-12-16 18:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by chinacat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋