Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of California - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of California.
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 California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 96% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 90% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 90% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 85% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 80% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 74% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 74% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 44% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 43% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 42% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 41% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 26% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 18% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 15% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 14% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 13% of Pinot noir
- VanillaPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 12% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Pinot noir
- CitrusPresent in 10% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
New Zealand wine producers begin harvest in the wake of cyclone destruction
Last week, Cyclone Gabrielle ripped through the North Island and left a trail of destruction in its wake. Eleven people were killed, dozens more were injured and around 10,000 were left homeless, according to early estimates. Prime minister Chris Hipkins called it the country’s ‘biggest natural disaster’ of the 21st century, and damages are estimated at NZ$13bn (£6.7 bn). Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne are New Zealand’s second and third largest wine producing regions respectively, yielding a combined ...
European Parliament rejects health warnings on wine labels
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Strasbourg have backed amendments to a range of recommendations put forward by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA), which included a proposal for health warnings on wine and drinks labels. BECA’s report, ‘Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer’, included several measures designed to reduce harmful alcohol use by at least 10% by 2025. Signed by French oncologist and politician Véronique Trillet-Lenoir, it is part of ...
Best Cognacs for Christmas 2021
If a good Cognac isn’t just for Christmas, it isn’t only for after-dinner sipping either. A top-quality VS or VSOP is also an excellent base for a refreshing aperitif or a palate-sharpening cocktail. You can keep it simple with ice and tonic, dial up the flavour with ginger ale – or move into more sophisticated territory by mixing a zesty Sidecar or twisted Manhattan. Hell, if you’re feeling flush, use an XO to create hedonistically rich and decadent Vieux Carré. Whether you’re buying for a love ...