Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Willamette Valley - Page 4
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Willamette Valley.
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
The wine region of Willamette Valley is located in the region of Oregon of United States. We currently count 717 estates and châteaux in the of Willamette Valley, producing 2296 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Willamette Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 94% of Pinot noir
- EarthPresent in 93% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 93% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 81% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 72% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 68% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 55% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 27% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 26% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 25% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 24% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 16% of Pinot noir
- EarthyPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- PepperPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- RaspberryPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- CherryPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- Forest floorPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- OakyPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2021: report and top-scoring wines
Is frost a bad thing? Yes; but it can have unexpected benefits. It can kill shoots, reducing yields, but it doesn’t necessarily affect quality. In cooler growing seasons, vines with fewer bunches can find it easier to ripen them. So given the inclement conditions that followed the frost in 2021, optimists might consider it advantageous that the crop load had been lightened. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for top-scoring Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2021 wines See all 400 Rhône 2021 tas ...
Welcoming Decanter’s new Champagne correspondent
Hewson joins Decanter’s team of expert writers to provide comprehensive coverage of this classic wine region. He writes about Champagne and sparkling wine on his blog and newsletter, Six Atmospheres, and authored Tim Atkin MW’s Champagne report and English wine report in 2022. With his finger on the pulse of this dynamic region, Hewson is well placed to unpick and report on the latest happenings in Champagne, bringing the most exciting stories to Decanter readers. Commenting on his appointment, ...
Decanter magazine latest issue: December 2022
Inside the December 2022 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES The world’s greatest vineyards Introduced by Andrew Jefford: we take the plunge, naming our top 12 from a long list of fine candidates Winter warmers Olly Smith picks 30 great fuller-bodied wine buys South Africa’s black winemakers; building a future Tim Atkin MW Regional profile: Givry Burgundy in-depth – Charles Curtis MW Producer profile: Craggy Range, NZ With Cameron Douglas MS LEARNING Wine wisdom Expert tips to help you on your ...