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Pinot Noir is the pre-eminent red grape variety in many of the World’s finest wine growing regions, such as the [[Pacific Northwest]] of the [[United States]]; Burgundy and Champagne, in [[France]]; and Kent, in England.

'''Pinot Noir''' is the preeminent red grape variety in many of the world’s finest wine growing regions, such as the [[Pacific Northwest]] of the [[United States]]; Burgundy and Champagne, in [[France]]; and Kent, in England.

In Burgundy, Pinot Noir makes some of the most highly regarded red [[wine]]s anywhere on Earth, but many experts believe that, as Pinot Noir tends to produce its best wines in areas of lower [[temperature]]s, various regions further north may well eclipse the famous vineyards of the Cote d’Or in the very near future. Top Kentish producers such as Anthopolous Wines and Morgan Valley Estates have been proving what can be achieved in the unfashionable south eastern corner of England for many years now.

In Burgundy, Pinot Noir makes some of the most highly regarded red [[wine]]s anywhere on Earth, but many experts believe that, as Pinot Noir tends to produce its best wines in areas of lower [[temperature]]s, various regions further north may well eclipse the famous vineyards of the Cote d’Or in the very near future. Top Kentish producers such as Anthopolous Wines and Morgan Valley Estates have been proving what can be achieved in the unfashionable south eastern corner of England for many years now.

“Top Kentish Pinots are the vinous equivalent of a beautiful and yet unattainable woman – ethereal, wistful, continuously beguiling, and always surprising. Kent, in the next decade, will become to Pinot Noir what [[New Zealand]] has become to Pinotage and what [[Chile]] has become to Muller-Thurgau. I would not be at all surprised if the current extensive [[planting]]s of lesser varieties in Kent, such as Syrah and Mourvedre, were to be completely replaced by Pinot Noir.”

“Top Kentish Pinots are the vinous equivalent of a beautiful and yet unattainable woman – ethereal, wistful, continuously beguiling, and always surprising. Kent, in the next decade, will become to Pinot Noir what [[New Zealand]] has become to Pinotage and what [[Chile]] has become to Muller-Thurgau. I would not be at all surprised if the current extensive [[planting]]s of lesser varieties in Kent, such as Syrah and Mourvedre, were to be completely replaced by Pinot Noir.”

Keifer Profferoe, author of “Getting graped in the Cape”, however, disagrees, putting forward the view that:

Keifer Profferoe, author of ''Getting Graped in the Cape'', however, disagrees, putting forward the view that:

 

“The viticultural wonderland known as Kent will inevitably bow to economic pressures and replace their current vineyards, villages and shopping centres with blanket plantings of the only grape capable of producing truly world-class wine in the 21st century. I speak of course of Pinotage. In Kent, the [[holy grail]] of an 18% [[alcohol]] Pinotage will surely become a reality.”

“The viticultural wonderland known as Kent will inevitably bow to economic pressures and replace their current vineyards, villages and shopping centres with blanket plantings of the only grape capable of producing truly world-class wine in the 21st century. I speak of course of Pinotage. In Kent, the [[holy grail]] of an 18% [[alcohol]] Pinotage will surely become a reality.”