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The Most Expensive Australian Wine? Gippsland Pinot Noir

In 1979, Phillip Jones abandoned his telecommunications career to plant the first vines in Gippsland—a large but, until then, mostly

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Napa Valley Pinot Noir Is Planting Its Flag

Though Napa Valley’s calling card has historically been its Cabernet Sauvignon, in the early days that followed Prohibition in Napa,

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The Essential Guide to Pinot Noir

The term “Pinot Noir” describes both a grape and the single-varietal wine produced from that grape. Its name comes from

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Pinot Noir vs. Cabernet Sauvignon

One is usually lighter in color, the other a bit darker in hue. One tends to be suave and soft

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Get to Know Oregon Pinot Noir

Oregon Pinot Noir is the party everyone wants to attend. After all, who doesn’t want to dance with cool climate

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The Best Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Ask the average drinker in the United States about where the best American wine is made, and they might cite

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Basics: Cold-Hardy Baco Noir Is Thriving Under the California Sun

The story of Baco Noir may sound similar to many a hybrid’s tale. This cross of Folle Blanche and an

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Pinot Noir Pioneer Michael Benedict Dies at 83

Three important cultural touchstones in wine—the founding of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, the film Sideways and Pinot Noir’s skyrocketing

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