My name is Adam Huss. I fell in love with Pinot Noir in college, at the University of Iowa, when after months of cheap and illegal wine purchases from “Dirty” John’s Grocery and Liquor Mart, I turned 21 and could finally buy wine from anywhere.
That's me on a Los Angeles street corner
To celebrate I went to the local co-op and asked for a recommendation in my price range, and soon walked home with a bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir. I don’t remember any details of the name or vintage, but I do remember that the flavor was so surprisingly arousing that I became aware for the first time that things like the “growing region” and the “varietal” a) existed, and b) were important to the enjoyment of a wine. It was also the first time that an alcoholic beverage became about more to me than just the alcohol.
I immediately recommended the Pinot to my roommates… and unknowingly started a habit that has led me around the world (literally and metaphorically) sipping and sampling, gulping and guzzling, discovering, enjoying, and recommending what I have come to consider to be some of the most delicious wines in the world – Pinot Noirs.
I’ve been tasting, recommending, and pairing Pinot Noirs with food for over 15 years. I’m an amateur wine maker, and member of Cellarmasters, and make my own Pinot Noir (and a few other wines) each year. I regularly participate as a judge in wine competitions. My tasting notes and articles about Pinot Noir and its pleasures have been published in numerous print and online publications.
Pinot Noir was my first love, and continues to make my taste buds very happy. It’s always my first choice, and I feel confident recommending the ones I love to almost anyone. It’s one of the most versatile wine varieties in terms of food pairing, and for me it’s the most inspiring.
The purpose of this website is to inspire and educate others about good Pinot Noir. My recipes as well as pairing suggestions and guidelines for Pinot Noir can now be found on my new website:
PairWineWithFood.com
I’d also like you to have fun with this site. To me the jargon of wine tasting is as funny as it is helpful. You have to laugh at yourself when waxing poetic about the “nose” or the “body” or the “mouth feel” of a wine. So you can expect my posts to have a sense of humor. I know I learn better while I’m laughing.
If you want to get in touch with me, email me at info@pinotnow.com, or Tweet me @pinotnow.
Enjoy!
Adam