Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Pinot Noir (Marlborough)

Top flavour pairings and Pinot Noir (Marlborough) recipes, revealed through the hidden methmatics of flavour.

Pinot Noir (Marlborough) instantly conjures the embrace of cherry and the bracing kiss of raspberry, yet its initial sourness is only the overtone. Beneath lies a complex tapestry of delicate blackberry, hints of plum, and the pungent spice of clove, contributing remarkable depth. Understanding how these layered flavours work together is the secret to unlocking Pinot Noir (Marlborough)'s pairing potential.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how sesame seed's cocoa tones awaken Pinot Noir (Marlborough), and how garam masala's eugenolic notes create a surprising synergy with its juicy sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. spice, acidic, and floral) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

The Art of Flavour Pairing

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Cherry Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of cherry is strongly associated with the flavour of clove. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a clove-like flavour, such as garam masala, when pairing with the cherry-like aroma notes of Pinot Noir (Marlborough).

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Pinot Noir (Marlborough) with garam masala.

Harmonious Flavours Of Pinot Noir (Marlborough)

Just as our ingredient analysis revealed that cherry and clove-like flavours often complement each other, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in Pinot Noir (Marlborough). E.g. the berry-like flavours of Pinot Noir (Marlborough) are often used with gamey and chalky accents.

The aroma notes linked to the various aroma accents of Pinot Noir (Marlborough) can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of sesame seed offers many of the aroma notes complementary to Pinot Noir (Marlborough), including cocoa and hay aroma accents. Because the flavour profile of sesame seed has many of the of the features that are complementary to Pinot Noir (Marlborough), they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of sesame seed across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Pinot Noir (Marlborough).

Recipes That Pair Pinot Noir (Marlborough) With Sesame Seed

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Pinot Noir (Marlborough), we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Pinot Noir (Marlborough), along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the notes complementary to Pinot Noir (Marlborough).

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Pinot Noir (Marlborough)), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.