Name: The Bohemian Cafes La Crema Pinot Noir Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle La Crema Pinot Noir (bottle); 4 each Wine glasses; 1 each Decanter (optional); 0.25 cups Room-temperature water (for glass rinse); 1 plate Optional light snack (cheese board)

Diora, Pinot Noir

Med Bag of Chips

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Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and mustard in a whole wheat wrap.

Fit Turkey Wrap

Place the bottle of La Crema Pinot Noir in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes before serving if it has been stored at cellar (cool) temperature. Ideal serving temperature for this California Pinot Noir is 55–60°F (13–15°C). If the bottle is too cold, remove it from the fridge and let it warm 10–15 minutes at room temperature.

Chill to proper temperature

Rinse each wine glass with a small splash of room-temperature water and allow to air-dry or wipe with a clean lint-free cloth. This removes dust and any detergent residues so the Pinot's aromatics are not masked.

Prepare glassware

Use a waiter’s corkscrew or wine opener. Remove the foil fully, center the screw into the cork and gently pull straight up to extract. Wipe the bottle lip with a clean cloth to remove any cork particles.

Open the bottle

If the bottle is older than 8–10 years or you prefer a slightly more aerated wine, decant the Pinot Noir into a decanter and let it breathe for 20–30 minutes. For younger wines, decanting 10–15 minutes can help open aromas but is optional.

Decanting (optional)

Pour about 4–5 ounces (120–150 ml) per glass, filling glasses to the widest part to allow the wine to aerate in the glass while leaving enough space to swirl.

Pouring

Serve the glass at 55–60°F (13–15°C). Offer a light snack such as a cheese board (soft/medium cheeses like Brie or Camembert, charcuterie, crusty bread, and light nuts) to complement the wine's red fruit, earth, and subtle spice profile.

Serving suggestions

Encourage guests to first look at the wine's color, then swirl gently to release aromas, inhale to identify notes (cherry, raspberry, baking spice, earth), and take a small sip to let the wine coat the palate. Notice acidity and tannin balance and finish length.

Tasting tips

Re-cork the bottle (use original cork or a wine stopper) and refrigerate. Consume within 2–4 days for best freshness. If decanted, store the remaining wine in the decanter or transfer back to the bottle, keeping it chilled.

Storage after opening

La Crema Pinot Noir (bottle)

Wine glasses

Decanter (optional)

Room-temperature water (for glass rinse)

Optional light snack (cheese board)

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