Signature Series Pinot Noir (Oregon) - Wine Making Kit

If wines were personified by movie characters, Pinot Noir would be your Mrs. Robinson—mature and seductive. No wine evokes more sultry descriptions as Pinot Noir, often characterized as having a supple, silky texture and arousing earthy aroma. Sensual summarizations aside, Pinot Noir is considered one of the “founder varieties”. Its exact origins are unknown, but modern genetic study has revealed Pinot to be the parent of countless grape varieties including Chardonnay and Corvina, as well as hundreds of mutations of itself, including Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. Flavours and aromas are overwhelmingly fruit-forward—raspberry, plum, rhubarb, pomegranate, and strawberry—with subtle notes of earth and damp leaves. Burgundy, France enjoys the highest acclaim for its Pinot Noir, but this grape is no less renowned in Oregon and California in the U.S. and New Zealand in the southern hemisphere.

Our Oregon Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley has bursting aromas with a lively acidity and smooth finish. Strong flavours of red berries with subtle floral notes and just a touch of spice. A dry red wine with a medium body matched by a medium oak character. Flirting with the high end of the alcohol content range at 13.5% by volume.

The VineCo Signature Pinot Noir demands that it be sipped and savored. Do not drink it down like you might a common table wine. Approach with a subtle assuredness like you might if an attractive stranger caught your eye from across the room. Enjoy the deep, captivating flavors as if you’re getting to know this wine for the first time. For a dance at the dinner table, pair off with something that has a touch of spice like Kerala duck curry or Char siu pork.

Pinot Noir, Oregon

• Red berries, floral notes, spice
• Sweetness: Dry
• Oak: Medium
• Body: Medium
• ABV: 13.5%
• Kit Volume: 14 L
• Approximate Yield: 23 L
• Ready to bottle in 6-8 weeks
• Grape skins included
• Bottle labels included