Pinot-mania is worldwide

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Ah, pinot noir — the most maddening, wonderful, seductive, frustrating grape known to Bacchus.

Many winemakers I know agree the pinot noir grape is one of the most difficult varietals to grow and vinify, due in part to its thin skin and persnickety nature. But I can tell you that when pinot noir is good, it’s great. And when it’s great — well, it just doesn’t get any better.

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