Posted on March 3, 2009March 30, 2019 by Judi Scherrer What affect do wood barrels have on Pinot Noir? Winemaker Fred Scherrer discusses how wood influences Pinot Noir. This question came from Steven Rigisich of Pinot Days. Post navigationPrevious post: Pinot Noir: The Russian River Valley vs. Sonoma CoastNext post: How do alcohol levels affect Pinot Noir?