Why are there so many clones of Pinot Noir? Erica Stancliff explains

Pinot Noir producers and drinkers often talk about which clone of Pinot Noir was used to make a wine, but why are there so many clones out there? Winemaker Erica Stancliff at Trombetta Family Wines in the Russian River Valley explains that it has to do with finding the right plant type for the local environment.. Ask a Winemaker filmed Erica at Pinot Days Chicago in 2013.

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