Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Central Otago
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Central Otago.
More informations about the variety Pinot gris
Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
More informations about the region of South Island
The wine region of Central Otago is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amisfield or the Domaine Felton Road produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Otago are Pinot noir et Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Otago often reveals types of flavors of cherry, perfume or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of savory, sage or cedar.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot gris grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 46% of Pinot gris
- EarthPresent in 39% of Pinot gris
- Citrus fruitPresent in 35% of Pinot gris
- MicrobioPresent in 26% of Pinot gris
- Tropical fruitPresent in 25% of Pinot gris
- OakPresent in 20% of Pinot gris
- SpicesPresent in 17% of Pinot gris
- Non oakPresent in 14% of Pinot gris
- VegetalPresent in 14% of Pinot gris
- FloralPresent in 12% of Pinot gris
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot gris
- PearPresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- BananaPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- MangoPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- MelonPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- CheesePresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- StonePresent in 1% of Pinot gris
News about the grape variety Pinot gris
Belgium destroys Miller High Life cans bearing ‘Champagne of Beers’ slogan
Champagne is a protected denomination of origin (PDO) in the EU, just like Parmigiano Reggiano, Kalamata olive oil from Greece and paprika from Murcia in Spain. Belgian officials determined that Miller High Life’s century-old motto represents an infringement of the PDO, and they ruled that the cans were therefore illicit goods. Workers at a plant in Ypres destroyed the batch, sending out a clear warning to the world that the Champagne brand is not to be messed with. ‘The Comité Champagne helps t ...
Californian Pinot Noir pioneer Josh Jensen passes away
Josh Jensen was famed for producing elegant, silky Pinot Noirs at Calera Wine Company on the Central Coast. Leading wine critic Robert Parker Jr once described Calera – the company that Jensen founded in 1971 – as ‘California’s Romanée-Conti.’ Jensen completed undergraduate studies at Yale, but his love of fine wine blossomed while completing an MA in social anthropology at Oxford University in the UK. He was a key member of the rowing crew at both universities, but he still found time to devel ...
Monopoly Napa Valley edition of famous board game released
Fans of California wine and board games can now pour a glass and spend an afternoon playing the new Monopoly Napa Valley edition, released this week by Top Trumps USA, under licence from brand owner Hasbro. Top vineyard areas St. Helena, Calistoga and Yountville are among the properties and places featured, alongside local landmarks and some wineries. Wine lovers who have visited the region may recognise Bounty Hunter, a merchant with a wine bar in downtown Napa. It occupies the high-value ‘Park ...