CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - To help us celebrate National Pinot Noir Day, Kaitlin Cahill from Assorted Table & Wine Shop joins Jorge Andres in the QC studio to share a little Pinot 101. When it comes to Pinot Noir, the environment where the grapes are grown plays a massive role in shaping its flavor, fruit profiles, and tasting notes.
If you are drinking a California Pinot, you are tasting a warmer climate - which typically delivers rich, dark red fruit and bold black cherry notes. Meanwhile, Oregon’s cooler, damper climate - particularly in the Willamette Valley produces a style reminiscent of a “New World Burgundy,” featuring brighter red fruits and a crisp, higher acidity.
This incredibly versatile wine pairs beautifully with chicken, pork and mushrooms. Its signature freshness and cherry notes excel at highlighting warm spices and rustic, earthy dishes.
You can find Assorted Table & Wine Shop tucked in the back of the Market at 7th Street in Uptown Charlotte. In addition to their retail shop, they host wine tours and a fantastic lineup of weekly and monthly events. To learn more, visit their website at atws.wine and follow them on Instagram @assortedtableqc.
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