What is the Best Food to Pair Pinot Noir with?

What is the Best Food to Pair Pinot Noir with?

WALT Sierra Mar Pinot Noir + Herb-Crusted Roast Chicken

Grown high in the Santa Lucia Highlands, our Sierra Mar Pinot Noir bursts with dark cherry and raspberry flavors, balanced by a touch of fresh herbs. It’s rich yet refreshing, with a smooth finish that makes you want to take another sip.

This makes herb-crusted roast chicken a perfect partner. The crispy, seasoned skin echoes the wine’s savory side, while the tender, juicy meat brings out its bright fruit. Together, they create a comforting yet elegant pairing that’s as good for a weeknight dinner as it is for a special occasion.


WALT Gap’s Crown Pinot Noir + Wild Mushroom Risotto

Gap’s Crown Vineyard sits in the heart of the Petaluma Gap, a unique pocket of the Sonoma Coast where cool ocean breezes and rocky soils shape the grapes into something truly special. The result is a Pinot Noir with deep, juicy flavors of black cherry and pomegranate, lifted by fresh acidity and a subtle, earthy minerality that fans can’t get enough of.

A wild mushroom risotto is a dream match for this wine. The earthy richness of the mushrooms mirrors the wine’s depth, while the creamy texture softens and rounds each sip. The wine’s bright, fresh finish keeps the pairing from feeling too heavy, making it a dish you’ll want to linger over.


The Bottom Line: Pinot Noir’s magic lies in its ability to bridge flavors—whether it’s enhancing the herbs of a roast chicken or drawing out the earthy notes in a mushroom risotto. With WALT Pinot Noirs, every bite and sip is a journey through the vineyard it came from.