Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Oregon
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Oregon.
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 Oregon
Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, is one of the youngest and most promising wine regions in the world. The state put itself on the international wine map in the late 1960s and has been building its position ever since. Production volumes have remained relatively quiet. The 2017 Oregon Vineyards and Wineries report recorded just under 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares) of planted vineyards.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 98% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 89% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 85% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 75% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 71% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 70% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 52% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 34% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 33% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 31% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 30% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 27% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 11% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- JamPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- CreamPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- SmokePresent in 4% of Pinot noir