{"id":8375,"date":"2022-10-12T18:39:41","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T17:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=8375"},"modified":"2024-05-16T18:44:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T17:44:35","slug":"pinot-noir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/pinot-noir\/","title":{"rendered":"What to look for in a top-quality Pinot Noir, by wine expert Courtney Kingston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to Pinot Noir, Courtney Kingston has deep roots\u2014or rather, vines. As the Founder of Kingston Family Vineyards in Chile\u2019s Casablanca Valley, Courtney carries on her family\u2019s farming, winemaking and pioneering history with passion. We talked with Courtney about her enchanting winery, how to find your favorite Pinot and what makes \u201cthe heartbreak grape\u201d so special. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Related Content: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wines-of-the-world\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wines of the world<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8411\" style=\"width: 871px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8411\" class=\"wp-image-8411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unknown_87559405_241393790216093_4905710975135648715_n-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"861\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unknown_87559405_241393790216093_4905710975135648715_n-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unknown_87559405_241393790216093_4905710975135648715_n-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unknown_87559405_241393790216093_4905710975135648715_n-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unknown_87559405_241393790216093_4905710975135648715_n-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unknown_87559405_241393790216093_4905710975135648715_n-1-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unknown_87559405_241393790216093_4905710975135648715_n-1-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/unknown_87559405_241393790216093_4905710975135648715_n-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@kingstonvineyards<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The vineyards and winery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kingston Family Vineyards offers private, reserved tastings at their winery perched on a hillside of the stunning Chilean coastline. The location alone is part of what makes this experience feel like you\u2019ve come across a tucked away treasure. You\u2019ll enter the winery turning onto a dirt road lined with palm trees planted by Courtney\u2019s aunt. Your gaze follows down the grove of trees before \u201cthe world opens in front of you,\u201d as Courtney describes. From there you\u2019ll spot the sal\u00f3n, or tasting room, nestled within the hilltop vineyard and, on a clear day, perhaps Mount Aconcagua. As you enter the glass-walled tasting room, you\u2019re treated to an open-air experience with a view of the Andes from the sprawling deck. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8377\" style=\"width: 845px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8377\" class=\" wp-image-8377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/97562502_1142836182770225_6768318425885588383_n.jpg\" alt=\"Kingston Family Vineyards\" width=\"835\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/97562502_1142836182770225_6768318425885588383_n.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/97562502_1142836182770225_6768318425885588383_n-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@kingstonvineyards<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The experience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From a seat on the patio or\u00a0cozied up near the fireplace, you\u2019ll enjoy a tasting paired with local cheeses and chocolates. Courtney points out that Kingston is\u00a0a winery offering culinary and wine experiences. They also work with a local cheesemaker for their\u00a0pairings. Sample a local goat cheese with a Sauvignon Blanc. A cheese with depth paired with a Chardonnay. And chocolates paired with a\u00a0Pinot Noir\u00a0and a Syrah. During your tasting, your hosts will share the family legacy. \u201cEverything is tailored to your experience,\u201d Courtney points out. \u201cIt\u2019s all in the bottle and in the experience.\u201d\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8378\" style=\"width: 867px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8378\" class=\" wp-image-8378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/206381128_4129876593771352_8556908315991994851_n.jpg\" alt=\"The tasting\" width=\"857\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/206381128_4129876593771352_8556908315991994851_n.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/206381128_4129876593771352_8556908315991994851_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/206381128_4129876593771352_8556908315991994851_n-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/206381128_4129876593771352_8556908315991994851_n-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/206381128_4129876593771352_8556908315991994851_n-345x230.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@kingstonvineyards<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The history<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kingston Family Vineyards is\u00a0unique not only in their pioneering vintages but in their family history. Their legacy began in the early 1900s when Carl John Kingston, Courtney&#8217;s great-grandfather, set out from Michigan in search of\u00a0gold in Chile. Carl didn\u2019t strike gold, but his quest did prompt him to establish a cattle ranch on the current site of the winery, just miles from the Pacific. Five generations later, the 350-acre vineyards have yielded bounty and opportunities to harness the Kingston\u2019s pioneering spirit that Courtney and her family still embody. Since 1998, Kingston Family Vineyards has produced organic, artisan, hand-made wines that are enjoyed around the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8379\" style=\"width: 887px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8379\" class=\" wp-image-8379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/91969324_1624936244324363_5362433771052519505_n.jpg\" alt=\"The vineyards\" width=\"877\" height=\"1097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/91969324_1624936244324363_5362433771052519505_n.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/91969324_1624936244324363_5362433771052519505_n-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@kingstonvineyards<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The \u201cheartbreak grape\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a climate similar to the Mediterranean or the San Francisco Bay, when Courtney was deciding what types of grapes to grow on the family land, she asked herself, \u201cWhat could we do that would speak of the farm?\u201d\u00a0Coming from an entrepreneurial family, she was looking for ways to help the farm and contribute to the community\u2014and to do something a little different. So, she decided on Pinot Noir. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPinot was new for Chile. Planting along the coast was new&#8230; Pinot is really hard to make. It\u2019s called the heartbreak grape because it\u2019s incredibly finicky and sensitive,\u201d Courtney explains. \u201cNot all grapes are created equal. Some are particular. Pinot Noir is one that always keeps you guessing and speaks of where it\u2019s from.\u201d Courtney compares harvesting Pinot to marathon running, another passion that runs deep in her family.\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s not the shortest path but it\u2019s well worth it.\u201d\u00a0Well worth it, indeed. Stanford Business School has since written two case studies on Kingston Family Winery and their\u00a0entrepreneurial success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8380\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8380\" class=\"wp-image-8380 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/82048335_242705056718076_647425661797959939_n.jpg\" alt=\"Pinot Noir grapes\" width=\"840\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/82048335_242705056718076_647425661797959939_n.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/82048335_242705056718076_647425661797959939_n-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@kingstonvineyards<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kingston Family Vineyard&#8217;s Pinot<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> Noir<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kingston Family Vineyards bottles five different Pinots made in different ways. Courtney explains that when you taste wines from different blocks (each block is about one to two acres) side-by-side it \u201cbrings home the concept of terroir&#8230;\u00a0a rare experience.\u201d Chile is the tenth\u00a0largest wine making country in the world. And for a winery to make a small amount by hand as Kingston does presents\u00a0guests with a real treat. Kingston\u00a0also ships to your home\u2014so you can continue and share your discoveries with family and friends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8381\" style=\"width: 874px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8381\" class=\" wp-image-8381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/29401895_794855527373164_2475392430975746048_n.jpg\" alt=\"Vineyards at sunset\" width=\"864\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/29401895_794855527373164_2475392430975746048_n.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/29401895_794855527373164_2475392430975746048_n-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@kingstonvineyards<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to pick a Pinot Noir<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-us\/tours\/grand-south-america?optionId=788\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grand South America tour<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, how can you\u00a0find the best Pinot in your hometown? Courtney\u2019s advice on how to choose Pinot Noir is to travel the world through Pinot. Experience the joy it brings. \u201cWhen it\u2019s made with intention and purity, that speaks to where it\u2019s from.\u201d Courtney suggests trying Pinots from New Zealand, France\u2019s Burgundy region, Oregon\u2019s Willamette Valley and the central coast of Santa Barbara. \u201cTasting side by side will help you taste the difference in Pinots from different regions,\u201d she says.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Courtney\u2019s second tip for discovering top quality Pinot Noir is to find and get to know your local wine shop, or even your favorite restaurant. Your local sommelier will be eager to share their favorite wines and you\u2019ll build a relationship that will serve you well as you learn which Pinots you like.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8383\" style=\"width: 851px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8383\" class=\" wp-image-8383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/41555087_2120025791595703_1381621999108021222_n.jpg\" alt=\"Friends toasting\" width=\"841\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/41555087_2120025791595703_1381621999108021222_n.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/41555087_2120025791595703_1381621999108021222_n-300x277.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@kingstonvineyards<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lastly, Courtney says, \u201cFind a bottle with a story behind it.\u201d Because Pinot is hard to make on a large scale, those unique bottles from small\u00a0winemakers will showcase their labors of love. We couldn\u2019t agree more. And with a story like Courtney and her family\u2019s, we\u2019ll be savoring every sip. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Join us in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-us\/tours\/grand-south-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chile<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to Pinot Noir, Courtney Kingston has deep roots\u2014or rather, vines. 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