Tag Archives: Pinot Noir

Wir Trinken…Pinot Noir

Posted on 02/09/2020 by dccrossley

Pinot Noir, what do we know about it? It’s “the” cool climate red grape variety. Many would omit “cool climate” and claim it’s absolutely the finest red grape bar none. It ripens late and is very fickle, dependent on location … Continue reading →

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What, More Switzerland?

Posted on 01/02/2015 by dccrossley

Jancis devoted her FT Column this week to Swiss wine. Much of it covered the native Fendant grape variety (aka Chasselas), and it didn’t seem she was too fond-ant (ouch!) of it, despite an otherwise very positive article. Fendant is … Continue reading →

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