Pinot Noir pairs best with dishes with a hint of earthiness such as Veal Marsala, Mushroom Pasta, Grilled Salmon, Shepherd’s Pie, Beef Wellington and Lamb Chops. Pinot Noir is a light, acidic and fruity red wine with a subtle earthy kiss that makes for an elegant and food-friendly red wine. It’s the perfect red wine to bring to a holiday or family dinner as Pinot Noir pairs great with ham, turkey, beef, salmon and roast chicken. Pinot Noir is also acidic, meaning it will pair well with anything containing tomatoes such as pasta, stew, or pizza.
The earthy flavours of Pinot Noir also make it excellent with bacon or dishes featuring bacon such as Pasta Carbonara, Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin, or Meat Lover’s Pizza. Aside from the earthy flavours of Pinot Noir complementing the smoky bacon flavours, the light and fruity flavours of this red wine also offer up a refreshing contrast against the saltiness of this cured meat. In a similar fashion, Pinot works well with the smoky and salty seasonings of Sausage and Sausage dishes.
Pinot Noir is also a difficult wine to grow. Often nicknamed the heartache grape, stellar vintages only seem to appear once every decade or less. In recent years, California has been producing some amazing Pinot Noir, along with Oregon, British Columbia and New Zealand. Poor examples of Pinot Noir also exist, where wine producers market cheap versions of the grape, which are filled with synthetic colouring and flavourings. If your bottle of Pinot Noir costs less than $35, it might not taste bad, but it will never taste amazing as good Pinot Noir is expensive to make.
What is Burgundy Wine?
In France, Pinot Noir is referred to as Burgundy, and these are among the most collectable and expensive wines available. That’s the allure of Pinot Noir, however. When you find that perfect bottle, the heavens open wide open, and you’ll chase that fleeting dragon for the rest of your life. Pinot Noir is a wine that seduces you with its subtle complexity of fruit and funk. Wild strawberry and cherry tantalize your taste buds with their flirty sense of fun, while truffle, earth, mushroom, forest floor and spice elegantly wisp in and out of focus, teasing you and driving you mad.
I will have a separate blog on Burgundy pairings at a future date.
What is Pays d’Oc Pinot Noir?
Pays d’Oc has a hotter and drier climate than Burgundy, which makes for Pinot Noir that is less elegant and complex. While you can still find great Pinot Noir from Pays d’Oc, expect intense flavours of blackberry, coffee and green bell pepper and a much lower price tag.
I will do a separate blog for Pays d’Oc at a later date.
Best Food with Pinot Noir
Type | Varietal | Food | Rating (out of 5) |
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Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Salmon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tacos | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Tacos | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bacon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Baked Beans | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Bourguignon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Carpaccio | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Wellington | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Brandade | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Reblochon Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cherry | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roast Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tandoori Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Ham | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Morel Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Wild Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pasta with Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Loin | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Quail | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mushroom Risotto | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Philadelphia Roll (Sushi) | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Shark | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Shepherd's Pie | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Soy Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Swordfish | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Toro | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Trout | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Tuna | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Turkey | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roasted Turkey | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chinese Food Takeout/Buffet | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Salmon Grilled on a Cedar Plank | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Tenderloin | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Rotisserie Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tuna Steak | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pad See Ew | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Baeckeoffe | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cottage Pie | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Veal Marsala | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork with Clams | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Shiitake Tempura | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Matsutake/Shiitake | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beijing Roast Duck | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Murg Makhani | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Swedish Meatballs | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Adobo | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Steak and Kidney Pie | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck with Cherries | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Seared Salmon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Partridge Pie | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Wellington Portobello Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tagliatelle al Fungi | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Wild Mushroom Farfalle | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Spring Lamb | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Christmas Duck | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Portuguese Style Jugged Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Wild Boar Stew with Porcini Mushrooms & Blueberries | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Roast with Dried Cherry-Cranberry Stuffing | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Slow Roasted Lamb Ragout | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Chops with Sour Cherries | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pan Roasted Salmon with Caramelized Endive | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Seared Salmon with Balsamic Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Smoked Salmon Linguine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Smoked Salmon Salad | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Salmon Poached in Red Wine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pan Roasted Salmon with Red Wine Lentil Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Portobello Mushroom Burger | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Capon and Morels | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Pad Thai | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Smoky Eggplant Spread | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Truffle and Porcini Pasta | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pappardelle with Chanterelle Mushrooms | |
Sparkling Wine | Pinot Noir | Arroz de Pato | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Brisket | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Tenderloin | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bluefish | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Brussels Sprouts | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Brie Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Camembert Cheese | |
White Wine | Pinot Noir | Cantal Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cheddar Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Edam Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Gruyère Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pont-L'eveque Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Vacherin Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Coq Au Vin | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Garlic Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Pot Pie | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Stir Fried Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Tikka Masala | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | White Chocolate | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cinnamon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Black Cod | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Coriander | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Corned Beef and Cabbage | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cumin | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cod wrapped in Bacon or Pancetta | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Duck | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck with Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck à l'Orange | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Sai Krok, Sai Oua or Laotian Sausages | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Dumplings, Asian | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Fennel | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Fish | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Foie Gras | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Game | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Game Birds | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Dishes | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Hot Dogs | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Hummus | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Kidneys | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lamb | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Liver | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Macaroni and Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mexican Cuisine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mustard | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Nutmeg | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pasta Carbonara | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pasta with Cheese Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Rib Roast | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pheasant | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pizza | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pizza with Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Pork Chops | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roasted Pork Chops | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Pork | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Barbecue Chicken Pizza | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Quesadillas | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Rabbit | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Red Snapper | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Red Snapper | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lentil Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Niçoise Salad | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Potato Salad | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Spinach Salad | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Croque Monsieur | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Reuben Sandwich | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pasta Puttanesca | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Split Pea & Bacon Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Smoked Salmon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Minestrone Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | French Onion Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Squab Roasted | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Filet Mignon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Steak Tartare | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Sukiyaki | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Sweetbreads | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Teriyaki | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tomato | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Truffles | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Veal | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Veal Chops | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Veal Parmesan | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roasted Veal | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Venison | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Petite Tender | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Spare Ribs | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roast Duck | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Salmon Burgers | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Hungarian Goulash | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pulled Pork | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Turkey Burgers | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Ostrich Burgers | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Perogies | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chateaubriand | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lamb Gyro | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roast Woodcock | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Wood Pigeon Casserole | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Quiche Lorraine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mozzarella Tomato Salad | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bacon & Onion Tarte Flambée | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken in a Morel Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Poutine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mussels in a Tomato Broth | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Maguro - Tuna - Sushi/Sashimi | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bamboo Shoots Tempura | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Gyuu no Tataki Sushi/Sashimi - raw beef | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Basashi Sushi/Sashimi | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Vegetarian Pizza | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Escargot Cooked with Chicken Stock | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Escargot à la Bordelaise | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Rau Muong Xao Mam Tom | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bun Moc - Pork Soup - Vietnamese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Canh Dua Chua Thia La - Mustard Leaf Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pho Bo - Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tom Rang Thit Ba Chi - Prawns & Pork Belly | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lotus Roots Tempura | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Katsu - Without Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Toriniku Yakitori | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Yakisoba | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Ravioli | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Agnolotti - Pasta | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cacio e Pepe | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Faggot | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Luoi Bo Nau Ruou Vang - Beef tongue with wine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Nem Chua - Fermented pork cakes | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Nem Nuong - Pork patties | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | San Choy Bau Heo - Minced pork on leaves | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Gyuu-soboro (sweet ground beef) | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Sumashi-jiru (clear broth soup) | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mixed Yakitori in Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Toriniku Yakitori (chicken) in Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tsukune Yakitori (minced Chicken) in Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lamb with Tzatziki Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lamb Chops in a Mushroom Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tamales | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Korma | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Peri Peri | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Salisbury Steak | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Paella Valenciana | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bo Kho - Vietnamese Beef Stew | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bo Bia - Sausage Spring Rolls | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bo Tai Chanh - Vietnamese Beef Carpaccio | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bun Cha Ha Noi - Pork Patties and Noodles | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bún Nem Nướng - Pork Meatballs | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bun Thit Nuong - Grilled Pork and Rice Noodles | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cam Kho Qua - Vietnamese Bitter Melon Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Com Tam Tau Hu Ky Suon Bi - Pork Chop with Broken Rice | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Dau Hu Nhoi Thit - Braised Stuffed Tofu | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Xao chua ngot - sweet and sour pork ribs | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Opor Ayam | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tripe | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pizza Rolls - Pizza Bites | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Biryani | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Potjie | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Korma | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Aloo Poshto | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Babi Guling | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Sashimi - Fatty Fish | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck Rice | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Hot Brown | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pappardelle with Duck | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Vindaloo | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Momofuku Ko Egg | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lemon Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Porchetta | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Biltong | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Droëwors | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Deep-Fried Brie Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Deep-Fried Camembert | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Snails in Red Wine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Snails with Truffles | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mushroom Perogies | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cheese Soufflé | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Rossini | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Gammon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Kassler Chops | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Chasseur | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Devilled Kidneys | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Piccata | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck with Olives | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck with Sauerkraut | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Escalopes | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Veal Saltimbocca | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Khoresh-e ghureh | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Magret de Canard | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Dougmaj: Loghmeh-ye-sabz-e Eshquabad | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Kufteh-ye anar-o pesteh | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Kabab-e barg-e mo ba shireh-ye angur | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Kabab-e jigar - Lamb Liver Kebab | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Baqala polow ba mahicheh-ye barreh | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck Confit Rigatoni | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mushroom Agnolotti | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Piri Piri Cornish Hen | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Arroz Con Pato | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Salmon Yakitori | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pappardelle Carbonara | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pheasant Pie | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Wild Duck | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Stuffed Woodcock | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Navarin of Spring Lamb | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lamb Patty with Garlic Aioli | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chipotle Cornish Hen | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck Breast in Maple Syrup Glaze | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Wild Mushroom Fricassee | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Orecchiette in Arrabiata Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Carbonara with Pan Seared Scallops | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Quattro Stagioni Pizza | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Polish Easter Borscht | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Stuffed Chicken Supreme (spinach & ricotta) | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Penne with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms and Pecorino | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cold Poached Salmon with Cilantro Pesto | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bread and Mushroom Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pan Roasted Quail Salad with Smokey Apple Cider Vinaigrette | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Portobello and Parmigiana Salad | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lentil Soup with Sausage | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tabbouleh Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Red Cabbage and Warm Spinach Salad | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bacon Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Dal-Chawal | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck Confit Poutine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Crispy Tofu Bowl (with mushrooms, scallions, rice & pickled cucumber) | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Stew with Prunes and Onions | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bacon Wrapped Maple Pork Loin | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Warm Duck Breast Salad with Hazelnut Dressing | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken B'Steeya Pie | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Dried Tomato Crisp | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Millet Salad with Grilled Chicken, Corn and Black Beans | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roasted Salmon with Chile-Caper Vinaigrette | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Egusi Soup (beef/goat) | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Francesinha | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Zurcher Geschnetzeltes | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Afritada | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Barbecued Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bo Luc Lac | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Penne Pollo | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Lettuce Wraps | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Kenkatsu Sando | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Paprika Chicken Thighs | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Wild Mushroom Katsu | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lamb Chops with Aioli | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roasted Mushroom Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Trout Almondine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Almonds | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Anise | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Asian Cuisine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | BBQ Ribs | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef with Ginger | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Pot Roast | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Prime Rib Roast | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roast Beef | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beef Stew | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beets | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Berries | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Biryani | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bitter Food | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Capers | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Caraway Seeds | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Beaufort Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chaumes Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Colby Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Comté Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cream Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Feta Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Gloucester Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Goat Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Jarlsberg Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mozzarella Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Port Salut Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Raclette Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Swiss Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Vermont Shepherd Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cheese Puffs | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cheese Straws | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cheese Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cheese Dishes | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Fried Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Kiev | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken with Mushroom Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Poached Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cascabel Chilies | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cloves | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Stir Fried Asian Style with Orange | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cashews | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Saint-Nectaire Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cornbread | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cornish Game Hen | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chinese Cuisine with Duck | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chinese Cuisine with Meat Dishes | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck with Black Pepper | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck Confit | |
White Wine | Pinot Noir | Duck with Fruit Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Peking Duck | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Eel | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Eggplant | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Epazote | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Escargot | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Fajitas | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Blackened Fish | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Fish with Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Flounder | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cheese Fondue | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Omelette with Ham & Mushroom | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Garlic | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grouper | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Halibut | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Halibut | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Hamburgers | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Horseradish | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Huitlacoche | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roasted Lamb | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Roasted Rack of Lamb | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lamb Shank | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mahi-Mahi | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Meatloaf | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Middle Eastern Cuisine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mint | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Monkfish | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Porcini Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Portobello Mushrooms | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Nuts | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Osso Buco | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pad Thai | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pasta Primavera | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | General Tso's Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Rosemary | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Sage | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cobb Salad | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Stuffed Peppers | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Salami | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Samosas | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | BLT Sandwich | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Turkey Sausage | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Sausage | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bratwurst Sausage | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Kielbasa | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Sea Bass | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Smoked Fish | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Baked Beans and Bacon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Manhattan Clam Chowder (Tomato Based) | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Gumbo | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Mushroom Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Southwestern Cuisine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Spinach | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Squab | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Steak with Béarnaise Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Steak with Black Pepper | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Fried Steak | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cold Steak | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Strawberries | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Sushi Salmon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tabasco | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tabbouleh | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tarragon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Thai Cuisine | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Thyme | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tuna Casserole | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Turkey Leftovers | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Veal Braised Shanks or Shoulder | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Veggie Burgers | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Walnuts | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Seafood Jambalaya | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Jambalaya | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Veal Piccata | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Calamari | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Fettuccine Alfredo | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cabbage Rolls | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Potato Leek Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Spaghetti and Meatballs | |
White Wine | Pinot Noir | Bruschetta | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Vegetarian Stir Fry | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Grilled Cheese Sandwich | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Alfredo | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Jamón Ibérico | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pasta with Wild Boar Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Pork Schnitzel | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Butter Chicken | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Jambalaya | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Burger with Grilled Pineapple & Goat Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Scalloped Potatoes | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Carrot Tempura | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chimichanga | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Thai Beef Salad | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Focaccia | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Garlic Bread | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Baked Ziti | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | American Goulash | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Enchiladas | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Chicken Shawarma | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Saag Paneer | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Baked Trout | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Barbeque Chips | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Bacon Wrapped Scallops | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tortellini | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Malai Kofta | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Sauerbraten | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Halibut Steak | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Tournedos Henri IV | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Steak with Roquefort Sauce | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Cioppino | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Dark Chocolate Cherry Truffle | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Dark Cholate Flourless Torte | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Split Pea Soup | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lobster with Basil Butter | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Steak Dunigan | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Poultry Pastilla | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Jamaican Oxtail Stew | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Kit Kat Candy Bar | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Lobster | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Corn Dog | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir | Seafood Macaroni and Cheese | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir - Oregon | Pan Roasted Ora King Salmon | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir - Oregon | Rabbit with Saffron and Black Olives | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir - Oregon | Halibut Steak | |
Red Wine | Pinot Noir - Oregon | Roast Chicken with Rosemary, Garlic and Lemon | |
Type | Varietal | Food |
Oregon Pinot Noir and Grilled Salmon Pairing
Pinot Noir paired with Grilled Salmon is a holy grail of food, and wine pairing as both the Salmon and the wine make each other taste incredibly better. Salmon is a fatty fish and packs a lot of flavour that the black fruit flavours of an Oregon Pinot Noir can easily hold up to. Meanwhile, the bright acidity of the Pinot Noir shears right through the richness of the Salmon releasing the meat’s beautiful flavours as acidity also acts as a flavour enhancer. The richness of the Salmon also brings out the refreshing blackberry, black cherry, and plum flavours of your Pinot Noir, creating a velvety and silky experience on your tongue.
With Oregon Pinot Noir, you’ll also get hints of mushroom, mocha, black tea and truffle that are able to seduce you easier as they mesh with the flavours of your grilled Salmon. It’s an amazing pairing and should be tried by everyone who enjoys food and wine at least once.
What’s the Difference between California and Oregon Pinot Noir?
California Pinot will be more fruit-forward with candied notes of strawberry and red cherry. You may also find some oak which will give it hints of vanilla and chocolate in your Pinot Noir. In general, the wine is more robust and richer than Oregon Pinot Noir and should be drunk within 3 to 5 years. For the best Pinot Noir from California, seek wines from cooler climates such as Sonoma, Carneros and the Russian River Valley. Often these bottles will be expensive as only small batches are made.
Oregon Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley mirrors that of Burgundy in that you’ll find more earthiness and mushroom flavours. Oregon Pinot Noir is less candied than California Pinot Noir, lower in alcohol and have more black fruit than red fruit flavours. Thus, expect hints of black cherry, plum or blackberry. Unlike Burgundy, which can be aged for decades, Oregon Pinot Noir should be drunk young.
In terms of popularity California is a bigger crowd pleaser than Oregon when it comes to Pinot Noir. Fruity and vibrant, the best selling Pinot Noir from California are mass produced and often uses oak to mask the earthier flavours of Pinot Noir with vanilla and chocolate. There is nothing wrong with this style and it has its place.
Pork Tacos & Pinot Noir Pairing
Pinot Noir is incredibly food-friendly due to its high acidity, low tannin and light and fruity flavours. As Pork Tacos can contain a wide variety of ingredients, the food-friendly nature of Pinot Noir makes it a star with this dish. The forest floor flavours of Pinot Noir are a delight with the earthiness of any refried beans or grilled vegetables in your Pork Tacos. Meanwhile, the high acidity of Pinot Noir ensures it doesn’t clash with the acidic salsa in your Pork Tacos.
The real star of the show is the marinated Pork in your Tacos, which will have a sweet and smoky flavour. The perceived sweetness of Pinot Noir with its cherry, raspberry and strawberry flavours get along charmingly well with the sweetness of the marinated pork. Meanwhile, the smoke, spice, and truffle flavours complement the savoury and spiciness of your Pork.
Light in body, Pinot Noir won’t overwhelm the delicious Pork flavours. Pinot Noir also proves to be exceptional with similar fare that includes a wide variety of ingredients such as Chicken Burritos, Fish Tacos, Lamb Gyros or Shawarma.
Mushroom Pasta & Pinot Noir Paring
The mushroom, truffle and forest floor flavours of Pinot Noir love anything mushroom-based, so it’s no surprise that Pinot Noir is delicious with Mushroom Pasta. If your Mushroom Pasta is in a creamy sauce, the high acidity of Pinot Noir cuts right through the richness of the cream, butter and parmesan cheese, allowing the earthy flavours of the Mushrooms to shine brightly. Creamy sauces clog our taste buds up, muting flavours after several bites, however, the acidity found in Pinot Noir ensures that this will not be an issue.
If your Mushroom Pasta is in a tomato based sauce, Pinot Noir’s high acidity can also handle this dish. Tomato and tannin do not mix well, as the tomatoes’ acidity makes the tannin taste metallic and flat. With Pinot Noir being low in tannin, and high acidity, you’ll find that it is a lovely pair with any pasta tossed in a red sauce.
Shepherd’s Pie and Pinot Noir Pairing
Shepherd’s Pie is a lamb-based dish where your leftover lamb is baked into a savoury pie containing mashed potatoes, root vegetables, peas, corn, and gravy. You may also find it called Cottage Pie, however, in this instance, beef or pork is used instead of lamb. And of course, there is Chicken Pot Pie. No matter what style of savoury pie you’re serving up, the food-friendly vibrancy of Pinot Noir will make it a hit wine pairing with Shepherd’s Pie.
With Shepherd’s Pie, many people find the gamy lamb flavours unappealing. The beauty of Pinot Noir is that its light but fruity flavours of cherry, plum, strawberry, and raspberry help mask those gamy flavours of the lamb. The truffle and mushroom flavours also complement the savoury flavours of the lamb along with any mushrooms or earthy root vegetables in your meat pie.
The bright acidity of Pinot Noir also cuts through the heavy carbohydrates and fats found in the starches and gravy baked into your pie. This is important as starch and fat can easily overwhelm our taste buds. This clogging, causes all the flavours of Shepherd’s pie to stall out after a few bites. With one sip of Pinot Noir, your taste buds are kicked back into first gear as the acidity of the wine whisks all the fats and carbohydrates away.
Croque Monsieur & Pinot Noir
Croque Monsieur is a high-end grilled cheese sandwich that hails from France. Aside from cheese, Croque Monsieur also includes slices of ham and a smear of zesty Dijon mustard. Croque Monsieur will delight and tease every sense with its sumptuous flavours and buttery but crisp crust.
Pinot Noir, with its cherry, raspberry and strawberry notes won’t overpower this delicious sandwich. Instead, the lively acidity of Pinot Noir cuts through the cheese and buttery bread crust, enhancing the flavours of the ham, cheese and Dijon mustard. Meanwhile, the smoky and earthy notes of Pinot Noir complement sweet but savoury flavours of the ham.