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[Find Your Answers Now] A question I had on my mind coming into the tasting is which iconic Pinot Noir producing regions Chilean Pinot Noir most closely aligns with? The answer from the winemakers was that Pinot Noir is still a relatively new variety in Chile and they’re exploring what works best.
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[lorisgorde's blog] Cool Climate Chilean Reds: A Pinot Noir Value Play? - lorisgorde's ...: A question I had on my mind coming into the tasting is which iconic Pinot Noir producing regions Chilean Pinot Noir most closely aligns with? The answer from the winemakers was that Pinot Noir is still a relatively new variety in Chile and they're exploring what works best.
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