Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of New Zealand - Page 10
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of New Zealand.
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 wines of New Zealand
New Zealand is an isolated island nation in the Pacific Ocean, about a thousand kilometres Southeast of Australia. It Lies between latitudes 36°S and 45°S, making it the southernmost wine producing country in the world. New Zealand has ten major wine-producing regions spread between the North and South Islands, the most important of which is Marlborough. New Zealand produces a wide variety of wines, the best known of which are the zesty, grassy whites made from Marlborough Grape/sauvignon">Sauvignon blanc.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 76% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 48% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 48% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 35% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 32% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 29% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 18% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- PeachPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CreamPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Lirac & Tavel 2020: report and top-scoring wines
On the 25th March there was a frost in the Southern Rhône. ‘It’s normal to have frosts then – it’s practically still winter,’ says Rodolphe des Pins of Château de Montfaucon. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Lirac & Tavel 2020 wines {"content":"PHA+QnV0IHdoZW4gdGhlIHZpbmVzIGhhdmUgd29rZW4gZWFybHksIGFzIHRoZXkgZGlkIGluIDIwMjAsIGl0IGNhbiBkZWNpbWF0ZSB0aGUgeW91bmcgYnVkcy48L3A+CjxwPjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9ImFkLWNvbnRhaW5lciBhZC1jb250YWluZXItLW1vYmlsZ ...
Decanter New York Fine Wine Encounter masterclass: Brunello di Montalcino 2013
Contrary to the current trend in Italy, Montalcino shows no signs of officially designating subzones or specific crus. Yet variations in exposure, altitude and soil make for myriad expressions, even before taking winemaking into account. At Decanter’s first-ever Fine Wine Encounter in New York City, Brunello di Montalcino owned the final masterclass slot of the day. Ten wines from 2013 were carefully selected to discuss the diversity that exists within this revered region. Scroll down to see tas ...
Big push on Rhône Valley whites underway
President of Inter Rhône Philippe Pellaton put forward the body’s ambitious commercial strategy from now until 2035 at the Maison des Vins on 8th December. The Rhône Valley continues to make considerably more red wine than white and rosé, but Pellaton explained that reweighting the split of different colours will be one of their principal policies. Their intention is to increase production of white wines with a view to doubling shipments between now and 2031. ‘Historically, Rhône Valley Vineyard ...