When it comes to choosing the best wine to serve during the holiday season, a classic Pinot Noir is never wrong. Its approachable drinkability makes it a versatile complement for a wide variety of dishes. Turkey, beef, game meat, lamb, pork, and even fish pair beautifully with Pinot Noir. Thanks to its high acidity and the lower tannin levels, it is especially refreshing with heavy dishes. It’s also a proven crowd-pleaser – rich and satisfying for red wine enthusiasts while still relatively light and crisp for those who generally prefer white.
The following Pinot Noirs are exceptional options for your holiday wine menu – elegant, lush, easy to pair with numerous dishes, and available for ordering now from Vintegrity.
Ayres Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Juicy red and dark fruit notes, such as blueberry, Bing cherry, plum, mulberry, and boysenberry, are enlivened by the addition of classic fall spices, clove and cinnamon, and yet grounded by earthy hints of wet stone and truffle.
Available in Kansas and Missouri.
Martin Woods Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
From the cool, oak-forested foothills of the Oregon coast comes this especially elegant, organically farmed Pinot Noir. It boasts standout flavors of ripe cherry and red roses, followed by Ponderosa bark with mulling spice.
Available in Kansas and Missouri.
Donnachadh Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2021
The nose features aromas of cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, bergamot, and tea leaves, while the palate is peppery and chalky with fresh berry, ripe apple, and cinnamon candy notes. This wine received a rating of 95 from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
Available in Kansas and Missouri.
Sean Minor Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021
Structured and velvety, this Pinot Noir carries well-integrated flavors of black cherry, plum, blueberry, pine, and cedar. Its bright acidity is snappy and wraps up with a slightly earthy finish. Rated 92 by Wine Enthusiast.
Available in Missouri.
Luli Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2021
Juicy and herbal, it calls to mind a delightful mix of strawberry jam, sandalwood, rhubarb, and baking spice notes. Its lively acidity is reminiscent of citrus peel, while its soft tannins give it a youthful vibrancy. The finish carries a slight taste of sage-like spice.
Available in Missouri.
Valckenberg Pinot Noir 2021
This authentic German wine from the Rheinhessen region is dark and moody with cherry, raspberry, and strawberry aromas. It’s beautifully balanced, light, and dry with crisp acidity.
Available in Missouri.
