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Where to find the best pinot noir outside Burgundy
We all know the spiritual home of this notorious grape variety, but there s a surprising contender for its second best region
Pinot noir from Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, is beautifully fresh, scented and balanced
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Serious pinot noir fans love to row over which is the grape’s second best region. First is Burgundy, of course, the spiritual home of this variety – few would argue with that. But where else does pinot excel?
This is a notoriously difficult and pernickety grape. If it’s too hot, its wine tastes baked and jammy; too cold and it’s vulnerable to frost on budding, and the thin skin of its berries leave them prone to disease and pests.