Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Washington
Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Washington.
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 Washington
Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Although the history of the wine industry is relatively Short, Washington's 900-plus wineries and 350-plus independent winemakers, with more than 50,000 acres of vineyards, now produce more wine than any other state except California. Almost all wine production is in the hot, desert-like eastern Part of Washington, although there is some Grape growing and an AVA (Puget Sound) in the cooler, wetter west. White Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, and red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are the main varieties grown in Washington, but the region produces quality wines from nearly 70 different grape varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 8% of Pinot noir
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Pinot noir
- OakPresent in 7% of Pinot noir
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Pinot noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot noir
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- FloralPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot noir
- StonePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- Toasted breadPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- BriochePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Pinot noir
- CheesePresent in 1% of Pinot noir
News about the grape variety Pinot noir
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