Wines made with Pinot Noir are known for their elegance and refinement. Most famous in Burgundy, where it it is the only grape permitted in producing the famous red wines of Cote d'Or, Pinot Noir thrives in cooler climates. Other fine, well structured examples of Pinot Noir can be found in Oregon's Willamette Valley and California's Carneros and Russian River Valley. Pinot Noir is considered the most sensual , seductive red wine with its exotic, inviting, perfumed, spicy, earthy, vividly fruity flavors. Pinot Noir is considered to be the lavish, artistic, sensual wine.