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As one of the lightest reds on the wine colour spectrum, pinot noir offers an accessibility that heavier reds lack. But don’t mistake accessibility for simplicity; pinot noir is a complex beast that will intrigue even the most seasoned palates.
It’s not outlandish to say that no red wine brings quite the same level of complexity to the table as pinot noir. These intricate characteristics are thanks in no small part to the difficulty of growing the grape and transforming it into wine. The name ‘pinot noir’ translates to “pine black” in French, a reference to the grape’s colour and its tendency to grow in tightly bound bunches that take on the shape of a pinecone. This unique growing habit contributes to the difficulty of cultivating the variety, as it makes it far more susceptible to pests and diseases, necessitating strict management of the vines. Subsequently the yields of <a href="https://wine.qantas.com/c/red-wine/pinot-noir">pinot noir</a> sit well below those of almost any other grape. But the reward is well worth the effort, as this popular red wine offers up a taste that is as diverse as it is intricate; traits that were first recognised millennia ago.

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<h3>The best of the bunch</h3>But if you want to try a Burgundy pinot, headline acts include Nuits-St-Georges, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, and Vosne-Romanee, although these can be pricey. Pinots produced by the likes of Brokenwood, Eden Road, Giant Steps now hold their own on the world stage, and cost but a fraction of a Burgundy bottle.

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