Wine Bar Denver Event: World of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

Join us as we explore two of the most popular grape varieties in this event at our Denver wine bar. Many of us love chardonnay and pinot noir, which is why we’re exploring them both in one enjoyable night of wine exploration…including plenty of tasting. Now…let’s talk a little about the two varieties!
Chardonnay is a white grape variety that is grown in many wine regions around the world, but originated in the Burgundy region of France. It is known for its ability to adapt to different climates and soils, which results in a wide range of styles of wine. This also means that chardonnay wines can be very different from one another depending on the terroir in which they are grown. Chardonnay wines can be light-bodied and crisp, with flavors of citrus, green apple, and melon. They can also be full-bodied and creamy, with flavors of butter, vanilla, and oak.
Pinot Noir is a red grape variety that is notoriously difficult to grow; also from the Burgundy region of France. It requires a cool climate with well-drained soil. Pinot Noir wines are typically light-bodied and have high acidity. They are known for their complex flavors of red fruit, spice, and earth.
Despite being a star of the red grape wines, pinot noir is on the lighter side of red grape varieties. It is considered ‘lighter’ than merlot, red zinfandel or malbec. This can mean it is more crisp and refreshing red wine rather than a heavier variety like merlot or port.
Some of the points we’ll discuss in our chardonnay and pinot noir tasting will be:
• Color: Chardonnay wines can range from pale yellow to gold, while Pinot Noir wines are typically light ruby or garnet in color.
• Aroma: Chardonnays often have aromas of citrus, green apple, melon, butter, vanilla, and oak. Pinot Noir wines typically have aromas of red fruit, spice, and earth.
• Terroir: We'll learn how the concept of terroir changes these grapes - from soil composition, climate, altitude and aspect, we will discover how these factors influence what is in the glass.
• Fermentation and Aging: We will also discuss how the wine is typically treated in the cellar based on region during the winemaking process, and how that impacts the final outcome of the wine.
So, now that you know a little about these two varieties--both originally from Burgundy--we hope you’ll join us to learn about them and try a few of them with us. For more information on the upcoming event in our Denver wine bar, head to the event page.
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