A rare single-clone, single-vineyard bottling, the Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir “777” is both intense and appealing with floral, exotic spice aromas and a silky textured palate of dark berry fruit. The “777” Dijon clone is a specific variety within the Pinot Noir family originally from Burgundy's Morey St.
unique vintage personality. Aromas of mushrooms, cedar, and forest floor mingle with sweeter aromas of vanilla coffee. A savory, well rounded palate counterpointed with notes of strawberries, red fruit, and salted caramel. An outstanding wine, showcasing the range of expression found in Oregon Pinot Noir.
Unlike hybrids and vines that result from cross-pollination, a clone is a deliberate vegetative propagation from a single parent plant. In regards to wine, in viticulture, the term “clone” generally refers to a vine variety that is selected for specific qualities, which result from natural mutations.
On the surface level, Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Noir are completely different wines, despite having the word “Pinot” in front of their name. Pinot Grigio is a white wine; Pinot Noir is a red wine. What you might not realize, however, is that Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir are color mutations of the same grape.
Pinot Noir is a light-bodied red wine, and Syrah/Shiraz is full-bodied. Syrah, but particularly Australian style Shiraz, also typically contains higher levels of alcohol than Pinot Noir. In short, even the leanest, most extreme French-style Syrah will taste bigger, bolder and more tannic than Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most popular red wines. It's made from black-skinned grapes that thrive in a narrow spectrum of cooler climates. It's also notoriously difficult to grow. When done right, it produces lighter-bodied wines of elegance, complexity and longevity.
The light, bright and juicy character of pinot noir has made it one of the most enduringly popular red wines around. Wines made from pinot noir grapes are famously fresh and drinkable, yet sophisticated, pairing well with many foods or enjoyed alone.
Pinot Noir in the mainstream market is made mainly from Dijon Clones 114, 115, 667 and 777, with the occasional 113, 943 and 828 thrown in for good measure. They're widely planted because they ripen fairly consistently, even in coastal climes, set pretty well, are disease-resistant and deliver gobs of fruit.
The grape has changed with distance and time, and its far-flung clones have mutated in tandem. There are now approximately 1,000 clones of Pinot Noir, the famously fussy, world-renowned grape. We created this chart to visualize the flavors, style, body, and tannins of seven of the most popular Pinot Noir clones.
Pinot Noir clones are genetically identical vines propagated asexually from a "mother vine." In other words, they are vine cuttings taken from a single, original vine and grown to produce new vines.
To keep it simple, it's just the age-old practice of generating a new plant, genetically identical to the original, by taking and propagating a cutting. Each Pinot Noir clone has a personality, and that personality is impacted by the growing conditions in a vineyard.
Clones 114 and 115 are still widely used today. The series 665 to 668, which contains the famous 667, was released in 1980; series 743, the famous 777, 778, 779 and 780 was released in 1981. In the late 1980s, clones 828, 871 and 943 debuted.
The aromas are backed by a juicy mouthfeel with flavors of vanilla, plum jam and blueberry. Clone 667 is picked then barrel fermented with 10% whole cluster. The barrels are hand punched down twice a day for 10-14 days. The resulting wine is put back into the same barrels it was fermented in then aged for 16 months.
The grape has changed with distance and time, and its far-flung clones have mutated in tandem. There are now approximately 1,000 clones of Pinot Noir, the famously fussy, world-renowned grape. We created this chart to visualize the flavors, style, body, and tannins of seven of the most popular Pinot Noir clones.
The growth of 777 is less vigorous than many of the other Pinot Noir clones, and the fruit set can be variable – especially in cool conditions. In the winery. The winemaking information from ENTAV-INRA® describes 777 as having strong aromas with good structure and well-balanced tannins.
Pinot Noir in the mainstream market is made mainly from Dijon Clones 114, 115, 667 and 777, with the occasional 113, 943 and 828 thrown in for good measure. They're widely planted because they ripen fairly consistently, even in coastal climes, set pretty well, are disease-resistant and deliver gobs of fruit.
Pinot Noirs that have been cellared are definitely different, but whether they are better depends on the opinion of the drinker. Older Pinot Noir is often an acquired taste that comes from experience.
Several famous Pinot Noir clones have been brought to the U.S., like the Pommard clone from Burgundy, known for structured tannins and intense color, and the Wädenswil clone from Switzerland, which offers large clusters and refreshing acidity.
Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc are also clones of Pinot Noir, created through mutations that affect the skin color of the grape. These mutations are so distinctive that they're often considered distinct grape varieties.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most popular red wines. It's made from black-skinned grapes that thrive in a narrow spectrum of cooler climates. It's also notoriously difficult to grow. When done right, it produces lighter-bodied wines of elegance, complexity and longevity.
Gamay, found most notably in Beaujolais, is a light-bodied red wine that's similar in taste to Pinot Noir. In fact, this variety is a cousin of Pinot Noir and it grows primarily next to Burgundy, France (Pinot motherland) in a region called Beaujolais.
The Italian equivalent of pinot noir is 'pinot nero'. The pinot comes from the French word for “pine” referencing the tight clusters of grapes that look similar to pinecones and “noir” means black in reference to the color of its dark fruit. In Italian, the difference is that nero, meaning black, is used.
Burgundy is the name of a wine region in France, and refers to the wines made from this region. The terms actually overlap quite a bit—Pinot Noir is the primary red wine grape grown in Burgundy, so if someone's referring to a red Burgundy, they are talking about a Pinot Noir.
Brunello di Montalcino is certainly among the most famous and prestigious wine from Italy and is internationally recognized for its elegance, complexity and great aging potential. Brunello di Montalcino owes its fame to an intuition of Clemente Santi, a pharmacist.
Pinot Blanc, a distinguished clone of Pinot Noir, emerges from a genetic mutation that resulted in a captivating divergence. This mutation changes the color of the grape skins and alters the chemistry, flavor profile, and ripening characteristics.