Origin: France (very ancient grape)
Young:
Red Fruit
Cola
Herbs
Forest Floor
Mature:
Mushroom
Spice
Barnyard
Best From:
France: Champagne, Cote d' Or
Italy: Trentino
USA: California, Oregon
New Zealand: Marlborogh
Australia: Yarra Valley, Tasmania
Fun Facts:
The Diva of Grapes
Likes a cool Climate
Tight grape cluster promoting rot
Thin skinned and delicate
Promoted by the 2004 movie Sideways which boosted sales.
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