- Last updated on February 1, 2023
This is our Mirassou Pinot Noir review.
California is known for its Pinot Noir, as they were the first winemakers to bring the varietal to America.
Mirassou Pinot Noir is an easy to drink wine that will conquer you with its red and black cherry notes and very good value for money.Â
Find below our Mirassou Pinot Noir review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Mirassou Pinot Noir Review
- Brand: Mirassou
- Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Region: United States, California
- Tasting Notes: Red & Black Cherry notes
- Glass & Serving: Burgundy / 55-64 °F (13-18 °C)
- Price Range: $9-$15
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Mirassou Pinot Noir review: What's its color?
Mirassou Pinot Noir wine has a deep garnet color.
If you want to know more on how to taste wine and the lingo that goes with it, check out this article: How To Taste Wine Like a Pro in 4 Steps.
Mirassou Pinot Noir review: What are the flavors?
Mirassou Pinot Noir is entirely made from Pinot Noir grapes.Â
It opens with notes of ripe red and black cherry, its lush layers of fresh raspberry, strawberry jam and pomegranate.
It’s a balanced with hints of oak and vanilla.Â
Is Mirassou Pinot Noir wine sweet?
No it’s not sweet. Mirassou Pinot Noir wine is a dry wine.
A dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Mirassou Pinot Noir review: Which food pairs well with it?
Mirassou Pinot Noir is very versatile when it comes down to food pairings.Â
We find it pairs very well with earthy food, meat and strong cheese flavors.
Classic appetizers are mushroom pizza, mushroom agnolotti, and caramelized cauliflower to name some.
Meat wise you have wide selection here from duck, roasted chicken, pork, rabbit, and beef bourguignon for example.
If you are a cheese lover our recommendations for you are Taleggio (wash-rind), Comte, Ceddar (semi-hard) or Pecorino (hard).
Mirassou Pinot Noir review: What's its alcohol content?
Mirassou Pinot Noir wine’s alcohol content is 13.3%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Mirassou Pinot Noir wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Mirassou?
Here is an extract from the Mirassou website itself:
“As the original California Pinot Noir winemakers, Mirassou has been growing grapes and making wine in California’s sun-drenched hills for over 160 years.
We’ve stayed true to those roots, relying on determination, optimism, and a love of craftsmanship.
We source fruit from the best grape-growing regions in California, and bring time-tested expertise to every bottle.
Made, above all, to be enjoyed, we craft celebration wines, me-time wines, and everything-in-between wines.“
Conclusion
California is known for its Pinot Noir, as they were the first winemakers to bring the varietal to America.
Mirassou Pinot Noir is the perfect every day wine that for just under $10 will conquer you with its red and black cherry notes.Â
If you have never tried it, I’m not entirely sure what are you still waiting for?
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
