Wine Connoisseurs
December Wine Connoisseurs is going to celebrate
PINOT NOIR Wines from around the World
A PERFECT HOLIDAY WINE!
RSVP to Christy.WineClub@Outlook.com
Did you know that Pinot Noir is the 10th most planted grape variety in the world? The history of Pinot can be traced back to about a millennium ago in France (Burgundy), where even today the great Grand Cru’s of the region command some of the highest prices in the world of wine.
In the United States, Pinot Noir thrives in California, particularly Sonoma County, where the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Alexander Valley nurture excellent ones. Santa Barbara County is also the source of top Pinot Noir.
Up north in Oregon, the Willamette Valley has become a hot-spot for world-class Pinot Noir. In the southern hemisphere, Chile and New Zealand have become centers of Pinot Noir. Patagonian and New Zealand Pinot Noirs are also top wine producers from the far south.
When it comes to Pinot Noir, for all the challenges it presents in the vineyard and winery (many), the rewards are well worth it. Depending on where it’s grown and how it’s produced, Pinot Noir can be bright, fruit-forward, and perfect for everyday sipping, or capable of aging for decades.
Pinot Noir is available in red, white, rose and Champagne (yes, rosé Champagne!). It can be found in a wide range of styles and at price points. Across the board, Pinot Noir’s higher acidity and more moderate tannins make it both well-suited to drinking on its own and to pairing with a range of foods.
Come Celebrate the Holiday Season with your favorite Pinot Noir!
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 5:00- 8:00 PM
Place: to be disclosed later
Cost: Couples: 1 bottle of Pinot Noir (+$20 a bottle) and an appetizer to feed approximately 30 people. Singles: 1 bottle of Pinot Noir (+$20 a bottle) and a dessert.
Maximum attendance is 35 at the Holiday event. Hope to see you there!