Considered a lesser red grape in California for years, Pinot Noir shot to fame after the 2004 movie “Sideways.” Today it’s grown throughout the state, where it works best in cooler-climate areas. California Pinot Noir can be made in a range of styles. While many producers work to produce the grape in a more restrained, Burgundian style, Californian Pinot Noir is generally the fullest-bodied version of the style in the world, budding with luscious fruit and new oak.
Rediscover this classic grape variety with VinePair’s illustrated guide below.
