There are thought to be over 1,000 different Pinot Noir clones in the world. By comparison, prudish Cabernet Sauvignon has only 12 identifiable clones.
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Marilise B. Miloje
That’s a nice shade of lipstick you’re sporting there, Sommelier.
Kris Chislett
:) Lip gloss actually! I had to ask the Mrs. for the unusual request to kiss a wine bottle wearing red lipstick. When she didn’t have any, lip gloss was the next best thing!