What Foods Go Best With Pinot Noir?

Building dinner plans and wondering what foods go best with Pinot Noir? Pinot Noir is generally an excellent choice for meal times. Jacques Scott offers bottles from all over the world alongside an excellent array of beers and spirits. No matter your bar need, find it at Jacques Scott.

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What Foods Go Best With Pinot Noir?

Features of Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a versatile style of red wine. Depending on the variety, the body will be light to medium with fewer tannins than other red wines. Pinot Noir varietals are usually oaky and fruity with a bright acidity and smooth finish.

Pinot Noir varietals that are fruit-forward with few tannins complement light foods like poultry, seafood, and creamy risottos. On the other hand, higher tannins create a more earthy flavor and elevate game, steak, and pork dishes.

RECIPES FOR PINOT NOIR PAIRINGS

Wild Mushroom Risotto (pair with Belle Glos Pinot Noir “Clark & Telephone” or another complex, bold varietal)

Prep Time: 20 min; Cook Time: 15 min; Total Time: 35 min

Ingredients:

  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 TBSP butter
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 ½ cups Carnaroi rice
  • 3 ½ oz. white wine
  • 3 oz. wild mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Melt the butter in the olive oil on low-medium heat (use a saucepan).
  2. Add the onion and cook for about three minutes until they become translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook another two minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the rice and stir in to coat the rice well.
  5. Add the wine and stir, cooking until the wine evaporates.
  6. Add broth, cup by cup, while stirring constantly. Wait until the broth is absorbed to add another cup.
  7. In a separate pan, saute the mushrooms in melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Add 3 oz. of broth to the mushrooms and set aside.
  8. Once the rice has cooked for about 13 minutes, incorporate the mushrooms.
  9. Cook another four minutes and add ½ cup Parmesan. Turn off the heat.
  10. To serve, plate and sprinkle more cheese on top.

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Pot roast, roast chicken, creamy risotto, crab cakes, and many other dishes are the perfect companion for Pinot Noir wines. When you find the right combination of food and varietal, the results are extraordinary. If you need some assistance, don’t hesitate to speak with our staff. We have the experience and expertise needed to help you choose the right bottles for the menu that you have in mind.

What foods go best with Pinot Noir? A great variety of dishes work with Pinot Noir, and you’ll find the best brands here at Jacques Scott. If you plan to make the above recipe with the suggested wine, click here to order Belle Glos Pinot Noir “Clark & Telephone.”