Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Hawke's Bay
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Hawke's Bay.
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 North Island
The wine region of Hawke's Bay is located in the region of North Island of New Zealand. We currently count 274 estates and châteaux in the of Hawke's Bay, producing 1268 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hawke's Bay go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 40% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 29% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 27% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 20% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 18% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 18% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- NectarinePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
English wines made by two MWs set for charity sale
Bottles of three different wines made by the two Masters of Wine in partnership with English producers will be part of the special charity sale this week, beginning on Thursday (25 November). All profits will go to the Marine Conservation Society, a charity that works to protect and restore the sea and its ecosystem, said Barrie and Richards. ‘We’re proud to be working with the Marine Conservation Society,’ said Susie Barrie MW. ‘English wine may have benefited in some regards from climate chang ...
Liv-ex lists top traded Champagnes amid rising prices
Surging demand for luxury Champagnes in the past two years appears to have changed the region’s profile on the secondary market, said Liv-ex, a global marketplace for the trade. ‘Once a relatively modest price performer, Champagne has become the best performer over the past one and two years,’ said Liv-ex in a new report published this week for members. Its Champagne 50 index, featuring Krug, Cristal, Dom Pérignon, Salon and Taittinger Comtes de Champagne among others, has risen in value ...
Decanter magazine latest issue: October 2022
Inside the October 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine: FEATURES French influence in Argentina Tim Atkin MW traces a long and mutually beneficial relationship California Cabernet Franc It’s a red on the rise, says Karen MacNeil Willamette Valley Pinot Gris Advantage Oregon? By Clive Pursehouse & Michael Alberty País in Chile By Darren Smith Uruguay’s coastal whites A fresh look, with Amanda Barnes Chianti Classico & Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Michaela Morris on the Tuscan new-vintage rele ...