Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Niagara Peninsula
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Niagara Peninsula.
More informations about the variety Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
More informations about the region of Ontario
Niagara Peninsula is the largest and most productive viticultural area in Canada, located on the Southern shores of Lake Ontario. It stretches roughly 55km (35 miles) between the eastern limits of Hamilton city in the west and the left bank of the Niagara River as it flows into Lake Ontario. The VQA covers over 13,000 acres (5,200 hectares) oand produces mainly cool Climate varieties such as Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. It also produces a large Volume of ice wine.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 75% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 68% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 66% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 52% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 43% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 38% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 35% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 26% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 22% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 22% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 7% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- RhubarbPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- CranberryPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Andrew Jefford: ‘We aren’t rebels or dissidents – we just care about the truth’
I haplessly strayed into this controversial territory last summer during a debate at the Paulée d’Anjou event, having noted a significant minority of VSIG producers (Vin Sans Indication Géographique, the customary French abbreviation for this category) in the Loire. It seemed a shame, I burbled innocently, not to make use of local appellations to build understanding of their unique character, as well as show solidarity with fellow growers. The room quietened a little; glances were exchanged. C ...
AXA Millésime appoints new technical director of Pichon Baron
Montégut, who is already technical director of the Premier Cru Classé estate Château Suduiraut in Sauternes, will replace Jean-René Matignon who last year announced his intention to step down after more than 30 years in the role. He will formally take on his new responsibilities from the end of April when Matignon retires. Having worked together with Montégut since his arrival at Suduiraut in 2004, Christian Seely, MD of owner AXA Millésimes, said that during this time, Montégut had been respons ...
Burgundy 2020 releases tap into ‘insatiable’ global demand
Liv-ex said the trade ‘is reporting strong sales’ of Burgundy 2020 wines following the first en primeur releases in recent weeks, despite higher prices. Decanter’s Charles Curtis MW rated Côte d’Or reds and whites highly in his Burgundy 2020 overview, published earlier this month. Liv-ex’s new Burgundy report also suggested that getting hold of some wines has become even more difficult. ‘The trade continues to report an insatiable global buying appetite that has led to reduced alloca ...