Cool-climate Pinot Noirs really do age beautifully, especially Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs. In general, wines with good levels of tannin and acid and moderately high alcohol are fit to cellar. Read more about the science here.

Everyone seems to love it. Growers, winemakers, Sommeliers, and wine lovers are dying to learn of its secrets. Pinot Noir is thin-skinned and delicate, making it one of the hardest and fussiest grapes to grow, but when it's grown in the right conditions, it can produce some of the greatest wine in the world.

As the birthplace of Pinot Noir, France is rightfully the most recognized Pinot Noir country in the world. United States: Pinot Noir is grown throughout the U.S., but the best Pinot Noir wines are grown and produced in Sonoma Valley, particularly the Russian River Valley region, and Napa Valley in California.

In California, some early-ripening varietals, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat, and Pinot Noir, may be harvested in late August. On the other hand, some late-ripening varietals, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, and Syrah, may be harvested in early November.