Pinot Noire

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Not so, I'm afraid.
What Pinot Noir is good for is as an "introductory" red -- in that, if you are not a wine drinker or at least not a red wine drinker, Pinot Noir is not a "big tannic bruiser" but tends to be lighter in color among reds and quite refined, not aggressive... therefore easier to like. Other light reds include Beaujolais, Sangiovese, Dolcetto or Barbera, for example.