Winery AdelsheimAuxerrois (Ribbon Springs Vineyard)
White wine
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Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Auxerrois (Ribbon Springs Vineyard) of Winery Adelsheim in the region of Oregon often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Adelsheim's Auxerrois (Ribbon Springs Vineyard).
Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois
Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Auxerrois (Ribbon Springs Vineyard) from Winery Adelsheim are 2015, 2013, 2012, 0 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Adelsheim
The Winery Adelsheim is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 50 wines for sale in the of Ribbon Ridge to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribbon Ridge
The wine region of Ribbon Ridge is located in the region of Chehalem Mountains of Oregon of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Beaux Frères or the Domaine Beaux Frères produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribbon Ridge are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribbon Ridge often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or game and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, perfume or ripe strawberries.
The wine 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.
The word of the wine: Ladle
Said of a wine that is not clear due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.
