Comments on: In Search of Pinot Noir http://wineeconomist.com/2011/10/19/in-search-of-pinot-noir/ Sat, 18 May 2013 15:31:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Emily Knudsen http://wineeconomist.com/2011/10/19/in-search-of-pinot-noir/#comment-3019 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:03:04 +0000 http://wineeconomist.com/?p=4571#comment-3019 Just finished the section in your book about how climate change and water scarcity may shape wine’s future. And then, just 3 hours later, saw this article on NPR: http://www.npr.org/2011/11/02/141932301/climate-change-has-calif-vintners-rethinking-grapes

Seems like the future is arriving and it will definitely be different (as popular wine varieties as we know it may become rare) but perhaps new varieties will save us. Or we can adapt to old varieties that simply taste differently than before.

On a somewhat-related note, I’m very much looking forward to your talk tomorrow in Seattle!

]]> By: Mike Veseth http://wineeconomist.com/2011/10/19/in-search-of-pinot-noir/#comment-2987 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:34:47 +0000 http://wineeconomist.com/?p=4571#comment-2987 Thanks for this. We had some interesting Chilean Pinot at a Wines of Chile tasting last fall and we also enjoyed Pinot in Argentina (Salentein and Luca in particular). Lewin didn’t go to South America for some reason — his loss, I think.

]]> By: George Wroblewski http://wineeconomist.com/2011/10/19/in-search-of-pinot-noir/#comment-2985 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:58:09 +0000 http://wineeconomist.com/?p=4571#comment-2985 We have found a stunning Pinot Noir from Chile, Novas Gran Reserva. Not available yet in the UK but soon, in early November.

]]> By: Alana Gentry (@girlwithaglass) http://wineeconomist.com/2011/10/19/in-search-of-pinot-noir/#comment-2980 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:55:34 +0000 http://wineeconomist.com/?p=4571#comment-2980 Lots of good points here and a really thorough review. Great post.

I’ve experienced the magic of terroir and firmly believe that wine makers can elect to show off terroir or not (for good or bad). Who hasn’t tasted plenty of bad Burgundy?

The idea that one place has perfect terrior for a particular grape and it exists no where else is nonsensical. I agree with the author’s point that the best examples of terroir are often not in the marketplace/judgings. I wish oenophiles (and wine writers) who love to generalize about style and place would consider that.

The French will think I’m a fool but while I agree that tasting aged (and aging) wines is fascinating, I reject the premise that an age-worthy wine is a better wine. The oldest wine I’ve tasted was a 1909 Riesling in a Baron’s castle in Germany (it was incredible and still alive). On that trip I also tasted aged Spatburgunders. Additionally, I’ve written about 10-year old Bonardas from Argentina that are amazing (only a handful of vintners are even testing aging Bonarda). All fun and memorable experiences but the most truly exciting wine moments I’ve experienced were the result of a perfect pairing or just a perfectly made wine. Old age was not relevant.

]]> By: randy http://wineeconomist.com/2011/10/19/in-search-of-pinot-noir/#comment-2971 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:39:10 +0000 http://wineeconomist.com/?p=4571#comment-2971 Miles could be describing world class cool-climate Zinfandel if you ask me. Thin skinned, lots of juice, tight clusters, rots easily, needs foggy mornings and sunny afternoons to hit peak flavors…delicate and sensitive and most importantly, only a handful of discriminating farms REALLY understand and will take the necessary steps to craft it into world class, age-worthy wine.

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