Pinot Noir Archives - Wine Swinging

Pairing Halibut and Pinot Noir? Why not?

LanaJun 13, 20230

Pairing halibut and Pinot Noir sometimes feels wrong, but we like challenges. On days when we are in the mood for red wine, and yet

Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir Tasting 2023

Serge ZMay 22, 2023May 22, 20230

Did you know Ken Wright was one of the winemaking pioneers of the Willamette Valley of Oregon? He’s the only one still standing and making

Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes 2018

Serge ZApr 27, 2023May 22, 20231

Unlike other wines, Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes 2018 (Pinot Noir) and other Hospice de Beaune wines are available only through annual actions attended

Fired: 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Barrel Select

Serge ZMay 29, 2022May 31, 20220

Why did we fire the 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir? Because it’s a very disappointing wine and “fire” has a lot to do with it. We

2017 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Vosne-Romanée

Serge ZMay 14, 2022May 18, 20220

2017 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Vosne-Romanée is among the classically styled “old school” Burgundies from one of the best places on Earth for Pinot

12 Great Oregon Pinot Noirs to Drink Now

Serge ZNov 21, 2021November 21, 20210

Our Oregon Pinot Noir to Drink now list includes some of the best wines from the area that are ready to be enjoyed in 2021

2017 Savoya Vineyard Pinot Noir Ken Write Cellars

Serge ZNov 16, 2021November 21, 20210

2017 Savoya Vineyard Pinot Noir is part of Ken Wright’s single-vineyard project. As one of the pioneers of Oregon winemaking, Ken Wright acquired an intricate

Twomey Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2018

Serge ZNov 10, 2021November 16, 20210

Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills AVA of Willamette Valley of Oregon is always a delight, and Twomey Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2018 is no exception.

2017 J Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir

Serge ZNov 5, 2021November 5, 20210

017 J Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir comes from Dundee Hills, the prime AVA of Willamette Valley of Oregon. Unlike France, where terroir determines the quality

Fougeray de Beauclaire Rosé 2018

Serge ZJun 2, 2021June 10, 20210

Fougeray de Beauclaire Rosé 2018 comes from Marsannay region of France. The uniqueness of this Burgundian appellation that it’s the only one allowed to produce