I'm not a big wine snob myself, but when you see the words "chilled Pino noir" you're dealing with an idiot, a lunatic, or a communist.
With that said, I think the best wine for most q is beer.
I'm not a wine expert but in my opinion:
As with most red wines, Pinot Noir is ideally served at slightly cooler than room temperature. It is a myth that red wines should be served at room temperature, which is too warm. Lighter bodied reds, such as Pinot Noir, are best served at about 55°F.
You can store the Pinot Noir in a wine refrigerator at the same temperature, which helps the wine extend its longevity. If you store your Pinot Noir at room temperature, you can cool it to the appropriate temperature with two hours in the refrigerator, 15 minutes in the freezer, or five minutes in ice and water.
Don't overcool, or you will lose the subtler aspects of the wine. One of the reasons that traditional wineglasses have stems is to help you to maintain the appropriate temperature as you drink the wine. If you hold the glass by the bowl, your hand can warm up the temperature of the wine. Instead, hold the wine by the stem. If you are using stemless glasses, don't hold the wine in your hand. Instead, only pick it up when you take a sip of wine. Many manufacturers, such as Reidel, make wine glasses designed especially to enhance your enjoyment of Pinot Noir.
Champagne and blanc de noirs, which also contain Pinot Noir, should be served at between 43°F and 48°F. As with Pinot Noir glasses, hold Champagne glasses by the stem.
Ok, I confess I ripped this off from this
site.
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