PINOT NOIR

In the historical sense of this grape, Pinot Noir has been around since the first century AD. Today, these grapes are still used primarily for making reds, but they’re also planted in California where they produce light-coloured dry whites.

Tasting Notes of Pinot Noir Wine

This timeless grape has a wide range of flavour profiles, so you need to know what you’re looking for before you buy. Some winemakers make rich, full-bodied varieties, while others prefer lighter styles. In essence, there are a handful of primary ways to classify these types:

• Lightweight – These varieties have low alcohol levels and tend to be fruity and easy to drink. They may include aromas such as cherries, strawberries, raspberries, plums, peaches, apricots, and other soft fruits.
• Medium Weight – This style tends to have higher alcohol content and richer flavours like chocolate, coffee, tobacco, herbs, spices, vanilla, and oak.
• Full-Body – Bottles labelled as “full-body” usually contain high amounts of tannin and will age well over time. You might find them on your list if you want something robust and complex.

The best way to find out if a certain type is worth buying is to taste it, but when shopping online, that’s not always an option. Therefore, if you’re struggling to pick from all the choices available at The Melbourne Wine Store, we can also provide recommendations tailored to your budget and personal tastes.

How to Buy Pinot Noir Online

The most popular style we sell is associated with being “fruity” because it has a lot of sweet, berry-like flavours. It’s often made with lots of raspberries, strawberries, cherries, plums, and other fruits, giving it a lighter taste profile than other reds on the market.

However, if you choose to buy Pinot Noir wine online that’s considered “smooth,” “full-bodied,” and “rich”, you’re likely to be met with bottles that feature more tannins and alcohol than the fruity style – much like Shiraz.

Overall, this grape is versatile and can be made into endless styles of wine, complete with various levels of body and depth. And at The Melbourne Wine Store, we stock an extensive collection for you to choose from, allowing you to explore this diverse realm of red.

Shop online through our secure website and we’ll deliver your order directly to your door. You can also browse our selection of popular white wines, sparklings and even our iconic spirits.