Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of West Elks

Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of West Elks.

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 Colorado

The wine region of West Elks is located in the region of Colorado of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine The Storm Cellar or the Domaine The Storm Cellar produce mainly wines pink, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of West Elks are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of West Elks, producing 4 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.

What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?