Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of South Africa - Page 4
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 57% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 54% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 40% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 37% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 29% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 27% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 23% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 17% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Tension rises over Ireland’s health warning labels for wine
Ireland’s government has recently notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its plans for mandatory health warning labels on wine bottles and other alcoholic drinks. If implemented, written warnings would include stating there is a direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers, as well as a message about the dangers of drinking alcohol when pregnant. They form part of section 2012 of Ireland’s 2018 Public Health Act. Proponents argue health warning labels will help to reduce alcohol-r ...
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 ...
Cambridge University study suggests smaller glasses can reduce overall wine consumption
The researchers conducted a crossover trial featuring 217 UK households that drink wine on a regular basis. They were randomly given 290ml or 350ml glasses to drink from during the four-week study period. Researchers noted that wine consumption fell by 6.5% when those featured in the study were drinking from the smaller glasses. The trial also focused on bottle sizes. The households taking part in the survey spent two weeks drinking from full-sized 75cl bottles and two weeks drinking from half b ...