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Climate(s) |
Cool Maritime, Moderate Maritime
Notes: Cooled by Southern Ocean breezes. Rains during harvest can be a problem. |
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Notes |
Known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Home to many boutique estates. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape |
Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
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White |
Pinot Gris (Grigio) Grape |
Grape notes: Early budding and ripening.
Two main styles:
1. Harvested early. Dry, light body, medium-to-high acidity and simple flavors.
2. Delayed harvesting. Full body, medium acidity and complex flavors. |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Pinot Noir Wine |
Could be light and fragrant to cooked red-fruit flavors and medium tannins.
Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young. |
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Still White |
Chardonnay Wine |
Citrus, pear, and apple aromas. High acid, softened by malolactic conversion. |
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