What Does Pinot Noir Smell Like

Earthy aromas dominate including smells similar to a brown paper bag full of mushrooms or wet leaves. Along with the earth are faint floral smells of roses, violet and a smell of fruit that leans towards raw, freshly picked cherries.

What is the classic aroma of Pinot Noir?

Great Pinot Noir is often one of the most complex of all varietals and can be intense with a ripe-grape or black cherry aroma, frequently accented by a pronounced spiciness that suggests cinnamon, or mint. Ripe tomato, mushroom, and farmyard are also common descriptors for identifying Pinot Noir.

How would you describe a Pinot Noir?

Pinot noir is a light to medium body, medium-dry red wine that is typically fruit-forward. When tasting, you’re greeted with an earthy, herbal, and spicy nose. Flavors of dark cherries, red currants, and berries are common, along with notes of mushroom and soil.

Chloe Bennett

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