Why only celebrate Pinot Noir on one day a year? Celebrate all year!
South African Pinot Noir wines have made drastic improvements over the last few years, with more winemakers testing themselves with the notoriously fickle variety. Not only is this due to advances in farming and cellar practices, but also due to the winemakers dedicating themselves to the art of Pinot Noir.
Local winemakers are drinking more Burgundy and other top Pinot Noirs from around the world, learning and living the process of making great Pinot Noir. Pinot Noirs made “Ex Animo” (from the heart) just taste better.
Maya: So why are you so into Pinots? They’re like a thing with you.
Miles: “It’s a hard grape to grow, as you know. It’s thin-skinned, temperamental. It’s not a survivor like Cabernet that can grow anywhere and thrive even when neglected. Pinot needs constant care and attention, you know? And in fact it can only grow in these really specific, little, tucked away corners of the world. And, and only the most patient and nurturing of growers can do it, really. Only somebody who really takes the time… to understand Pinot’s potential… can then coax it into its fullest expression.
Happy Pinot Noir Day 2021
EVERY day is Pinot Noir Day!
Why only celebrate Pinot Noir on one day a year? Celebrate all year!
South African Pinot Noir wines have made drastic improvements over the last few years, with more winemakers testing themselves with the notoriously fickle variety. Not only is this due to advances in farming and cellar practices, but also due to the winemakers dedicating themselves to the art of Pinot Noir.
Local winemakers are drinking more Burgundy and other top Pinot Noirs from around the world, learning and living the process of making great Pinot Noir. Pinot Noirs made “Ex Animo” (from the heart) just taste better.
Maya: So why are you so into Pinots? They’re like a thing with you.
Miles: “It’s a hard grape to grow, as you know. It’s thin-skinned, temperamental. It’s not a survivor like Cabernet that can grow anywhere and thrive even when neglected. Pinot needs constant care and attention, you know? And in fact it can only grow in these really specific, little, tucked away corners of the world. And, and only the most patient and nurturing of growers can do it, really. Only somebody who really takes the time… to understand Pinot’s potential… can then coax it into its fullest expression.
― Sideways, 2004 (Film)
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