For a surprising wine gift, you may want to consider giving a fine Pinot Noir on your next gift occasion. Although not as well known as other types of wine, Pinot Noir has many qualities that make it a suitable wine for a gift for any wine lover.
Pinot Noir has a long reputation as being a difficult grape varietal to grow. Less hardy than other popular varietals like chardonnay, it can easily be spoiled by disease or climate changes. These problems make it harder to develop a wine of consistent quality.
This grape varietal has the best flavor when cultivated in cooler climates that don’t have sharp variations in temperatures. Originating in the Burgundy wine region of France, it has been hard to develop a large following in other parts of the world. Recent technological advances and scientific research have improved upon the original varietal to the point that it is much more feasible for growers now then it has been in the past.
Great care must be taking in the wine making process of creating a fine Pinot Noir wine. The grape remains delicate not just in the growing but in the consistency of results. It’s naturally fragile flavors can be easily...