Winery HawthorneRigan Vineyard Barrel Reserve Auxerrois
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rigan Vineyard Barrel Reserve Auxerrois of Winery Hawthorne in the region of Michigan often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or tropical fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Hawthorne's Rigan Vineyard Barrel Reserve Auxerrois.
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 Rigan Vineyard Barrel Reserve Auxerrois from Winery Hawthorne are 0
Informations about the Winery Hawthorne
The Winery Hawthorne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Old Mission Peninsula to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Old Mission Peninsula
The wine region of Old Mission Peninsula is located in the region of Michigan of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Mich Mash or the Domaine 2 Lads produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Old Mission Peninsula are Riesling, Pinot noir and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Old Mission Peninsula often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
The wine region of Michigan
Michigan is a state in the Midwestern United States, located between Great Lakes Huron and Michigan, along the northern border of the United States with Canada. Grape wine production in the state focuses on cool Climate vinifera varieties, while fruit wine production is also significant. The state is also known for its craft breweries and a growing spirits industry. Riesling has quickly become the most important noble grape, supported by varieties such as Pinot blanc, pinot grigio and Gewurztraminer.
The word of the wine: Destemming
Operation consisting in eliminating the vegetal part of the bunch supporting the berries, its maceration with the must giving a herbaceous taste to the wine.
