Often hailed as the ‘holy grail of grapes’, Pinot Noir (pronounced pee-no-nwar; you’re welcome) is largely grown in Burgundy, France – with varying degrees of difficulty as a notoriously tricky vine to nurture. The grape produces a light-coloured but complex wine with dominant raspberry, cherry and strawberry flavours.
It’s not just France that lays claim to the grape, either: Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and America also produce some stellar examples, while Chile is emerging as a hot ticket for great-value bottles. Only tell who you must.
