Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Central Otago - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Central Otago.
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 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 noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 98% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 94% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 93% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 83% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 82% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 80% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 53% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 28% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 23% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 21% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 20% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 19% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 17% of Pinot noir
- PlumPresent in 16% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 16% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 16% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 16% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 14% of Pinot noir
- VanillaPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
- Red cherryPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Château La Gaffelière withdraws from the next St-Emilion classification
The historic estate follows in the footsteps of Châteaux Angélus, Cheval Blanc and Ausone by withdrawing its candidacy from the upcoming classification. The Malet-Roquefort family, which has owned Château La Gaffelière for more than 300 years, said it ‘no longer recognises its values’ in the new criteria. The Malet-Roqueforts claimed that the overhauled rating system for the tasting ‘contradicts all the ratings obtained by Château La Gaffelière for several years by the greatest wine professional ...
Berry Bros marks HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with new Good Ordinary Claret label
Designed by British printmaker and illustrator Tom Frost, whose work is characterised by folk art, matchboxes, children’s books, tin toys, and natural motives, the screen-printed artwork depicts a blossoming tree within a wine glass, referencing Berry Bros & Rudd’s commitment to sustainability. Officially launching at the end of this month [April], the Platinum Jubilee will be a limited edition run of 10,000 bottles. Berry Bros & Rudd will donate a percentage of its profits to char ...
International Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Although Cru Beaujolais has been having its moment in the sun for a few years now, its younger, lighter-bodied ‘nouveau’ cousin is coming back into its own. How Beaujolais Nouveau Day started The tradition of Beaujolais Nouveau dates back to the 1800s. Winemakers would bottle their just-fermented wine, produced from grapes harvested just a few months prior, an unusually tight timeframe in winemaking terms. This occasion called for a massive celebration among Beaujolais-based vigneron ...