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