Avalanche Red 2020

Pinot Noir grapes are so fickle and difficult to grow that, along side Burgundy and Oregon, New Zealand constitutes the third side to what may be the vinous equivalent to the Bermuda Triangle, the world’s Pinot Noir triangle. You’ve chosen one from outside this privileged area; good on ‘ya! The wines can display intense bouquet that are often quite lovely with a particular herbal nuance in juxtaposition with the berry fruit heralds the varietal. You’ll probably find this in the flavours as well.

Food Pairings

Roasted birds are a preternatural match but Pinot Noir goes with any number of dishes ranging from those incorporating wild game and foraged mushrooms to veal stews or grilled fleshy fish. For a classic cheese pairing hunt down some Epoisse...

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Wine Republic
Excelsior
952-470-2220

Excelsior Vintage
Excelsior
952-401-0346

West Side Liquor - Little Fall
Little Falls
320-632-2582

France 44
Minneapolis
612-925-3252

South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811

North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393

Underground Leaf And Vine
Minneapolis
612-213-2975

The Wine Shop - Nicholas Barth
Saint Cloud
320-251-7733

Cork & Cask
Saint Cloud
320-253-6573

The Wine Thief & The Ale Jail
Saint Paul
651-698-9463

The Dabbler Depot
Saint Paul
651-802-2112

Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515

Wayzata Wines & Spirits
Wayzata
952-473-7191