Is Flat Rock wine good?
Flat Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2020 ($20, 89 points) — This shows the ripeness of the vintage with pure red berries, a touch of anise, spice and savoury notes on the nose. There is pretty good structure and a tannic backbone for a wine at this price point with lovely dark cherries, earth and spice with a lifted finish.
What type of wine is pinot noir?
What is Pinot Noir? Pinot Noir is a black wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera that hails from France. It’s one of France’s oldest grapes, cultivated more than a century ago by the Cistercian monks in Burgundy.
Why is Chardonnay so popular?
The chardonnay grape itself contributes to the wine’s popularity. Made from green-skinned grapes, Chardonnay is a relatively “low-maintenance” vine that adapts well to a variety of climates, resulting in fairly high yields worldwide. These high yields translate into millions of bottles of Chardonnay wines.
Is Chardonnay Pinot Noir sweet or dry?
Dry
White Wine Sweetness Chart
| White Wine Sweetness | White Wine Varieties (Click a wine name for a description and food pairings) |
|---|---|
| Very Dry (0/00) | Chenin BlancPinot Grigio |
| Off Dry (1-2) | ChardonnayPinot GrisSauvignon BlancSemillon |
| Medium (3-4) | GewurztraminerMoscato/MuscatRiesling |
| Sweet (5-6) | Sauternes |
Is Chardonnay a woman’s drink?
Similarities Between Male and Female Wine Consumers In terms of preferred wine varietals, the study shows that cabernet sauvignon and merlot are the top favorites of both men and women; however, women also identify white zinfandel as a strong preference. The favored white for both genders is chardonnay (see Table 1).
Which is sweeter Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay?
Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshing drop and tends to be sweeter than Chardonnay with primary flavours of lime, passionfruit, white peach and green apple, making it quite flexible on the food pairing front.
Is Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay better?
Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay are both excellent wines in their own respects. Oaked Chardonnay offers richer textures and buttery flavors than unoaked Chardonnay, which offers a dryer, more fruity palate. Or, if you prefer your white wine with a light, crisp, and floral taste, Pinot Grigio is the way to go.
Why flat rock cellars Chardonnay?
We love the way this versatile variety works in the Flat Rock Cellars vineyards. Our chardonnay grapes are from two Burgundy clones planted using two different root stocks. Cool climate chardonnays like these produce elegant whites with weight and power, without overblown butter and oak notes.
Why is Chardonnay aged on the Lees?
Even when barely noticeable, oak ageing creates extra layers of complexity. Our Estate Chardonnay is a blend of tank and barrel fermented wines that may also be aged on the lees in tank and/or in barrel. Some of this wine will be put through malolactic fermentation to lower the natural acidity and provide a creamier mouth feel.
What is rusty Shed Reserve Chardonnay?
THE RUSTY SHED Reserve Chardonnay is fully barrel-fermented, lees-aged and stirred. It will undergo anywhere from 50% to 100% malolactic fermentation, depending on the composition of the grapes at harvest. The complex mix of melon and fleshy fruit, spicy oak notes, creamy mouth-feel and balanced acidity make this an exciting chardonnay.