PINOT Noir is a difficult grape variety to get right. But when it is handled correctly, both in the vineyard and winery, it is capable of providing the finest entertainment in the world of wine. Understanding pinot noir can be tricky as the grape has a number of masquerades, which is driven by the region, soils and the hand of the winemaker.
Pinot Noir loves a cool to warm climate. But the conditions must be warm enough to get the grapes fully ripened, otherwise it has a habit of producing thin and herbaceous wines that lack colour. The one exception to this is
