August 18 is National Pinot Noir Day. Celebrating a red wine in the middle of summer may seem a bit counter-intuitive but maybe National Days in winter were taken. That said, the Pinot Noir is lighter than most reds. In addition, it can be served slightly chilled.
The pinot noir grape originates from France but some of the best regarded grapes are grown in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Pinot Noir wine received a boost in popularity starting in 2004 from the movie Sideways. Miles Raymond, played by Paul Giamatti, speaks fondly of Pinots while disparaging Merlots. That proves that Pinots are good.
So summer is not just for white wines or a bottle of Rose. Not convinced? Then you’ll get nothing and like it!
Cheers!
– Jet Cannon
