02/03/26 Wine Tasting - The Noble Grapes: Pinot Noir - 6PM

The Noble Grapes

In the wine world, “noble grapes” refers to a small group of classic varieties that have shaped how we drink and think about wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling.

For our first tasting series of the new year, the Murphy’s Wine Team is revisiting these six grapes, not to define them, but to explore how they’ve evolved as they’ve traveled far beyond their historic homes. From benchmark regions to unexpected corners of the wine world, each tasting will highlight how place, climate, and winemaking shape even the most familiar varieties.

Think of this series as a fresh look at old friends.

Pinot Noir

For the fifth tasting in our Noble Grapes series, we turn to Pinot Noir, a grape defined by nuance and sensitivity to place.

Originating in Burgundy, Pinot Noir is famously expressive and notoriously difficult to grow. As it has spread beyond its historic home, the grape has revealed dramatically different personalities, shaped by climate, soil, and approach, while remaining unmistakably Pinot.

Join the Murphy’s Wine Team on February 3rd as we explore five expressions of Pinot Noir, tasting how this noble grape translates site and style across regions.