Winery Gray MonkOdyssey Pinot Noir
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Odyssey Pinot Noir from the Winery Gray Monk
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Odyssey Pinot Noir of Winery Gray Monk in the region of British Columbia is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Odyssey Pinot Noir of Winery Gray Monk in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Odyssey Pinot Noir
Pairings that work perfectly with Odyssey Pinot Noir
Original food and wine pairings with Odyssey Pinot Noir
The Odyssey Pinot Noir of Winery Gray Monk matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed peppers, blanquette of veal in the old way (self-cooker) or duck breast with orange sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gray Monk's Odyssey Pinot Noir.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Odyssey Pinot Noir from Winery Gray Monk are 2014, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Gray Monk
The Winery Gray Monk is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Okanagan Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Okanagan Valley
The Okanagan Valley is one of six Designated Viticultural Areas in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The DryClimate in this "pocket desert" produces some unique wines made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. There is now an almost even split between white and red grapes planted, with Merlot the most common variety. Ice wine can be produced in the Okanagan Valley but the necessary temperatures are not as consistent as on the east coast, where the winters are much colder.
The wine region of British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of landscapes here – from rainy islands to desert-like valley floors – means that a wide variety of Grapes are planted here. They include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While volumes are lower than those of the province of Ontario, British Columbia is home to a rapidly growing wine industry.
The word of the wine: Ugni blanc
White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).
