Pinot Noir

The aroma and flavour profile of Pinot Noir is explored in this feature found in Wine Enthusiast's current issue, decorated with Season of Victory's plump fruits, fragrant flowers and earthy nuances.

SoV explains, "The article breaks down the primary, secondary and tertiary aroma/flavour characteristics. The primary characteristics come from the grape itself and include red fruits, black fruits, flowers and earth. Pinot Noir’s secondary characteristics come from decisions made at the winemaking stage – the fermentation process creates the black tea and vanilla characteristics, and the toasted wood flavour is created by using old wood vessels. The tertiary characteristics derive through maturation to create the damp forest floor, mushroom, and potpourri characteristics. It was so interesting to learn about the history and winemaking techniques used at every stage and the similarities to perfume/scent profiles."