The Complete Guide to Pinot Noir Grapes - La Crema
Pinot Noir Grapes - A complete guide to the history, vines, clones, growing season, and regions that make exceptional Pinot Noir from the expert, La Crema.
Growing Pinot Noir Wine Grapes – Grapes - Extension
Jun 20, 2019 · Pinot noir has small, tight clusters. Wings are prominent as shown here but are often removed in crop thinning. Photo by Patty Skinkis, Oregon State University.
US Grapes - The Pinots - UC Davis
Valdivieso vines are reported to be vigorous and moderately fruitful, with loose clusters. There are several biotypes of the Valdivieso clone. Pinot noir FPS 138.1 is the Kingston A biotype, which …
The Cluster, the Whole Cluster, and Nothing but the Whole Cluster ...
Feb 17, 2023 · Though whole-cluster fermentation is neither necessary nor sufficient to produce excellent Pinot Noir, it is increasingly recognized as a means of adding an attractive …
Pinot noir - PlantGrape
Pinot noir is particularly adapted to temperate climate zones. This variety gives best results in clay-limestone terroirs. In hot climates, grape maturation is very fast. It is sensitive to heat and …
Pinot Noir: In-Depth Grape Varietal Profile - Vinerra
With a name derived from the French words for “pine” (pinot) and “black” (noir), Pinot Noir is renowned for its tight, pine-cone-shaped clusters of dark, almost black grapes. The Pinot Noir …
Why whole cluster fermentation makes “scary good” wines.
Oct 28, 2024 · Whole cluster fermentation is like casting a spell that brings out the true character of Pinot Noir. Instead of separating grapes from their stems, we ferment the entire bunch, …
Rachising Up Pinot Noir - Oregon Wine Press
Nov 17, 2023 · The youthful 2019 Heritage No. 15 Pinot Noir, fermented with around 80 percent whole-cluster, has delicate aromas of stem, flowers and fruit combined with a nicely balanced, …
Identifying specific Pinot Noir clones by DNA testing has not been reliably successful to date. Botanical specialists can use leaf and grape bunch morphology to identify grape varieties and …
Demystifying Whole Cluster | The PinotFile: Volume 9, Issue 45
Today, many winemakers are moving away from “pure-fruit” Pinot Noir by fermenting clusters whole to impart complexity, tannic grip, and a lift on the palate. Hickey currently uses …
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