For the love of Pinot
One of Layne’s favorite things is chatting with wine writers and critics—and if you know Layne, he talks about wine with the same passion he brings to fishing, which is a lot! Recently, he connected with wine writer Matt Tinney, who embarked on the delicious and fascinating journey of tasting BC Pinot Noirs from all regions. Although Matt short-listed to 15 wines, 40 Knots was honored to have two of our Pinot Noirs make the cut.
So what’s the big deal to wineries about their Pinot Noir? Some say it’s the benchmark by which a winemaker and winery measure themselves. And what is 40 Knots best known for? You guessed it—Pinot Noir. You can find it in 40 Knots Pinot Noir Coastal, Pinot Noir Classic, White Pinot Noir, Rosé and of course, our Spindrift and Soleil Rosé. And we are getting close to releasing our 2024 Pinot Noir - stay tuned! It is delicious.
BC Pinot is gaining worldwide attention, and 40 Knots is playing its part. Vancouver Island’s Comox Peninsula offers unique growing conditions that give our Pinot its distinctive character—cool coastal breezes, mineral-rich soils, and a gently sloping vineyard. Across BC, each region imparts its own nuances to Pinot, and tasting across these areas is a journey in itself.
After tasting 40 Knots, Matt was quick to pick up the phone so he and Layne could geek out on Pinots. I was quickly lost in the conversation once their discussion went to oxygenation at different altitudes.
Fancy yourself a Pinot lover? Check out his story and fall in love with Pinots across British Columbia.
Grab one of these bottles. Pinots never last long at 40 Knots.
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Try our French Traditional Sparkling made with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
And this one is exclusive to Wine Club Members, our White Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir without skin contact, small batch:
