Pinot Noir is a variety of red wine grapes grown in many world wine regions but predominantly in cooler climates. The grape is primarily associated with the Burgundy region of France but has found a definite home here in Australia. As well as single varietals, the grape is also known for being one of the three main varieties used in the production of Champagne (the alternates being Pinot Meunier or Chardonnay).
Pinot Noir is one of the four grape varieties in the Pinot family. Originating in France, the name Pinot derives from the French word ‘Pine’, referring to the grape variety having tightly clustered, pine cone-shaped fruit bunches, and Noir (Black). The other relatives are Pinot Blanc (White), Pinot Gris (Grey) and Pinot Meunier (Miller).
Whilst Blanc, Noir and Gris are obvious to assign meaning in the translation, Meunier is a little more left field, with the name Miller being derived from the appearance of the bottom of the leaf, which is white and looks like it’s been dipped in flour. I did say it was left field!
Many wine lovers are passionate about this varietal as it is a notoriously difficult variety to cultivate and transform into wine. The grape’s tendency to produce tightly packed clusters makes it susceptible to several viticultural hazards.
Whilst Merlot took a dip in popularity in the US post the immensely popular movie ‘Sideways’ in 2005, Pinot Noir sales grew 16%!!
The classic profile tends to be light to medium-bodied, with low tannins and average alcohol. Typical flavours are cranberry, cherry, raspberry and clove, but flavours do vary depending on climate with cooler climates showing more red cherry flavours and warmer climates, more raspberry and plum.
As the grape likes the cooler climates, great examples can be found in Australia in Mornington Peninsula, Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley and Tasmania and New Zealand in Central Otago and Marlborough.
Listed below are the wineries that produce Pinot Noir.
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| Winery | Wine region | City | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing Swallows Vineyard | Lake Erie North Shore | Amherstburg | (0) |
| Domaine Queylus | Niagara Peninsula | St. Anns | (0) |
| Flat Rock Cellars | Niagara Peninsula | Jordan | (0) |
| Front Road Cellars | Emerging Regions | St Williams | (0) |
| Georgian Hills Vineyards | Emerging Regions | Blue Mountains | (0) |
| Good Earth Vineyard and Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Beamsville | (0) |
| Grange of Prince Edward Winery | Prince Edward County | Hillier | (0) |
| Harwood Estate Vineyards | Prince Edward County | Hillier | (0) |
| Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery | Niagara Peninsula | St. Catharines | (0) |
| Hidden Bench Vineyards and Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Beamsville | (0) |
| Huff Estates Winery | Prince Edward County | Bloomfield | (0) |
| Icellars Estate Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Inasphere Wines | Emerging Regions | St. Williams | (0) |
| Inniskillin Niagara Estate Wines | Emerging Regions | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Karlo Estates | Prince Edward County | Wellington | (0) |
| Keint-he Winery and Vineyards | Prince Edward County | Wellington | (0) |
| Kin Vineyards | Emerging Regions | Carp | (0) |
| King's Court Estate Winery | Niagara Peninsula | St. Catharines | (0) |
| Konzelmann Estate Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Lakeview Wine Co. | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Leaning Post Wines | Niagara Peninsula | Stoney Creek | (0) |
| Legends Estates Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Beamsville | (0) |
| Lighthall Vineyards | Prince Edward County | Milford | (0) |
| Maelstrom Winery | Emerging Regions | Huron East | (0) |
| Magnotta Winery - Beamsville | Niagara Peninsula | Beamsville | (0) |
| Magnotta Winery - Vaughan | Emerging Regions | Vaughan | (0) |
| Malivoire Wine Company | Niagara Peninsula | Beamsville | (0) |
| Marynissen Estates Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Megalomaniac Wines | Niagara Peninsula | Vineland | (0) |
| Muscedere Vineyards | Lake Erie North Shore | Harrow | (0) |
| Niagara Custom Crush Studio | Niagara Peninsula | Vineland | (0) |
| Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard | Prince Edward County | Wellington | (0) |
| North 42 Degrees Estate | Lake Erie North Shore | Harrow | (0) |
| Organized Crime Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Beamsville | (0) |
| Oxley Estate Winery | Lake Erie North Shore | Harrow | (0) |
| Pelee Island Winery | Lake Erie North Shore | Kingsville | (0) |
| Peller Estates Winery & Restaurant | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Beamsville | (0) |
| Queenston Mile Vineyard | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Reif Estate Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Ridgepoint Wines | Niagara Peninsula | Vineland | (0) |
| Riverview Cellars Estate Winery | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Rockway Vineyards | Niagara Peninsula | St Catharines | (0) |
| Rosehall Run | Prince Edward County | Wellington | (0) |
| Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery | Niagara Peninsula | Lincoln | (0) |
| Sandbanks Estate Winery | Prince Edward County | Wellington | (0) |
| Southbrook Organic Vineyards | Niagara Peninsula | Niagara on the Lake | (0) |
| Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery | Lake Erie North Shore | Amherstburg N0R 1G0 | (0) |
| Stanners Vineyard | Prince Edward County | Hillier | (0) |
