Pinot Noir Wine Guide: Taste, Pairings, Price & Astrology Match
If you're looking for a quick and dirty break down of Pinot Noir we've got you covered. From what it is, where it's from, what it tastes like and how to shop for it, check out the breakdown below. You can also learn what to pair it with and which zodiac sign is best suited for this wine.
What it is:
The Grape: Pinot Noir
Most Commonly found in: Burgundy, France, Oregon, California and New Zealand
What it tastes like: Pinot Noir is a wine that we like to refer to as a white wine in red wine clothing. It has high acid like a white and very low tannins for a red wine because it has such thin skins. Expect tasting notes of bright red fruits like pomegranate and cherry as well as notes of spice and a quintessential earthiness.
What to look for when shopping: Since Pinot is harder to grow, the wines tend to be more expensive. I would be wary of the low-priced versions, as they can often be of poor quality and blended with non-Pinot Noir grapes or heavily manipulated. If you're looking for the best bang for your buck check out the examples from south America or the regional blends as opposed to single vineyard or single region bottlings.
Cost: $30 - $70
Alternatives: Like the idea of Pinot Noir but can't find a good example in your price range? Try a similar wine like Gamay, Grenache or Nerello Mascalese.
How to Use It:
When to drink (seasons, moods, moments): Pinot Noir is a wine for deep conversations, for your personal journaling sessions or for your intimate dinner parties.
What to pair it with (food / vibes): Pinot Noir is a wine made to pair with food, though despite it's lighter weight it is more than complex enough to stand on it's own. But with food it's excellent with grilled salmon, roast chicken, and absolutely anything that includes mushrooms.
Who it’s for: Pinot Noir is for the quite creative, the dreamers and the introverts. The people who keep to themselves but then when they do open up reveal a whole bright world right under the surface.
Astrology Pairing:
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Why it Matches: Cancer is nostalgic, emotional, deeply intuitive, fiercely loyal and nurturing. Pinot Noir is the wine you turn to when you're in your feels, when you need something interesting but comforting at the same time.
Tarot Pairing:
Tarot Card: The Lovers symbolize union, choice, and harmony. They embody vulnerability and intimacy aka the magic of connection. Pinot Noir is delicate, romantic, and complex. A wine that thrives in balance, expressing both lightness and depth, just like love itself. You can also check out our full Tarot x Wine Digital Guide!
