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• October 2016
24
• October 2016
Perfect
PINOTS
by the glass
On-premise wine experts share their picks for BTG pinot noir
By Melissa Dowling
www.cheersonline.com
Ever since the 2004 movie Sideways helped
put pinot noir on the map for U.S. consumers,
the varietal's share of the table wine market
has been creeping up. According to the
Wine Handbook, published by Cheers' sister
company the Beverage Information Group,
pinot noir's share has increased steadily from
3% in 2009 to 10% in 2014.
The fruit-forward, somewhat spicy and
lighter-style red wine is a pairing favorite for
many on-premise wine experts. We checked
in with several sommeliers and beverage
directors for their favorite pinot noirs to offer
by the glass. Here are their picks.
WHO: Nick Morisi
WHAT: Sommelier
WHERE: Yvonne's, a New American restaurant in Boston
PINOT PICK: Lignier Michelot 2014 Bourgogne Rouge
BY-THE-GLASS PRICE: $20
I love this wine—and pinot noir—for its
versatility. Pinot can run a wide range
of styles, but where it's from can tell
you a lot. Michelot's pinot comes
from Burgundy, and despite the
vast "Bourgogne" designation on
the label, the majority of these
grapes come from a fi ve-acre
vineyard in the Cote de Nuits.
The Michelots are farmers fi rst,
meaning they put a great deal of care into
how their vines are treated, emphasizing the importance of
I love this wine—and pinot noir—for its
versatility. Pinot can run a wide range
he Michelots are farmers fi rst,
meaning they put a great deal of care into
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