Pinot Noir Pairings

If looking to serve wine with food, Pinot Noir is almost always a safe bet, and with a little effort and thought, can make for a spectacular match. It simply pairs beautifully with food and is the most versatile of all wine varieties.

Lighter style Pinots work with salmon, chicken and fruit. More robust Pinots go great with lamb, pork, turkey and beef. All Pinots work well with cheese. Try a good quality Swiss or Emmenthaler or a mild goat cheese and some grapes.

Pinot Noir does not go well with tomato sauces (the acidity in tomatoes clashes with the acidity in Pinot).

Try Pinot with savory French dishes such as cassoulet, coq au vin or chicken Provencal. The earthy and “forest floor” notes in Pinot work particularly well with mushroom based dishes.

Bon appetit,

Dave