Baco Noir

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(aka. Baco No. 1)

Baco Noir is an important commercial variety in northern U.S states, as well as in much of Canada. A cross of Folle Blanche and Vitis riparia, Baco Noir remains a lasting legacy of the turn-of-the-century French hybridizer, read more...Francois Baco.

The grape produces rich, highly pigmented red wines with pronounced acidity. Baco Noir based wines are capable of moderate to long term aging and, in many cases, require some time in the cellar, in order to soften the wine's aggressive acidity. Aromas of the wine are pleasantly rustic and smoky.

Ontario’s Henry of Pelham has been particularly successful making and marketing wines with Baco Noir, despite the fact that under VQA law, the grape is relegated to Tier 2 status – meaning wines made from the grape may only list "product of Ontario" on the label rather than any specific appellation. Which begs the question; is terroir character limited to Vitis vinifera?


Abandoned by the French, you seem
to have found a home in some chilly
vineyards. Tannic muscle is your
strength. A lumberjack of vines, you
are woodsy and full framed. Your
hardworking nature is praiseworthy
and your ability to withstand the cold
is a godsend for producers in Canada
and in northern U.S. states.    (hide)

SDB25 reviewed Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Baco Noir 2005:

November 2009

SDB25

I am a fan of this challenging but deliciously rewarding wine. Some years are better than others but 2005 was good and I have a few more to try in the future. Highly recommended!

Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Baco Noir 2005

Starting at $19^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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pamlee83 reviewed Sandbanks Estate Baco Noir Reserve Vqa 2006:

August 2009

pamlee83

A decent red for the region. Bold and spicy though with a smooth rounded texture.

Sandbanks Estate Baco Noir Reserve Vqa 2006

Starting at $20^.11 Snoothrank: 3/5

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pamlee83 reviewed Henry of Pelham Baco Noir 2004:

August 2009

pamlee83

A decent red for the region.

Henry of Pelham Baco Noir 2004

Starting at $15^.75 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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jande reviewed Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Baco Noir 2007:

July 2009

jande

Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Baco Noir 2007

Starting at $8^.53 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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joyhawi reviewed Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Baco Noir 2007:

July 2009

joyhawi

Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Baco Noir 2007

Starting at $8^.53 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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jande reviewed Pelee Island Winery Baco Noir Vqa 2007:

June 2009

jande

Not my cup of tea. I don't like the finish.

Pelee Island Winery Baco Noir Vqa 2007

Starting at $8^.64 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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knuknuk reviewed Sandbanks Estate Baco Noir Vqa Rouge NV:

June 2009

knuknuk

I'm not usually a fan of Ontario reds, but this is an impressive wine from the (IMHO) best vineyard in Prince Edward County.

Sandbanks Estate Baco Noir Vqa Rouge NV

Starting at $12^.98 Snoothrank: 3/5

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MissK reviewed Breitenbach Roadhouse Red NV:

May 2009

MissK

Breitenbach Roadhouse Red NV

Starting at $9^.75 Snoothrank: 4/5

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ctrlspace reviewed Henry of Pelham Baco Noir 2004:

April 2009

ctrlspace

Henry of Pelham Baco Noir 2004

Starting at $15^.75 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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akimii reviewed Snow Farm Vineyard Vermont Baco Noir 2007:

March 2009

akimii

This is great red wine. Bright, citrus notes, smooth, low acidity.

Snow Farm Vineyard Vermont Baco Noir 2007

Starting at $15^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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