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| Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2015 (based on 16 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.1 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by SonomaCoaster on 6/22/2019 & rated 92 points: Last bottle was worth the wait. Smooth sweet tannins, RRV nose of cherry and mushrooms, ripe strawberry on palate. (461 views) | | | Tasted by SonomaCoaster on 3/12/2016 & rated 92 points: Really singing tonight. Classic RRV, cherry, earth, spice. Lots of fruit without being ripe, sweet smooth tannins, mouth coating finish. Got continuously better over four hours, suggests another few years of solid drinking. I have one left! (1028 views) | | | Tasted by SonomaCoaster on 2/26/2014 & rated 91 points: Very complex, black cherry, eucalyptus notes. Classic RRV nose. A little thin mid-palate, but very nice. (1434 views) | | | Tasted by jlwu on 5/13/2013: Terrible. Cork was in fine shape, but wine had turned. Cloying, port-like sweetness with a squishy mid-palate. Remembered enjoying it at the winery, but this was just awful. (1742 views) | | | Tasted by John McCabe on 1/9/2012 & rated 90 points: A bit light on its feet, not a lot of concentration, pretty good fruit. Not that inspiring, but pretty pleasant. (2387 views) | | | Tasted by slippytoad on 12/26/2011 & rated 91 points: This is a nice, slightly sweet but not tart well balanced Pinot (2056 views) | | | Tasted by Tim Heaton on 11/5/2011: Tom's notes pretty much mirror my own. This is in a good place right now, but I think it has the stuffing to evolve more positively over the next 2-3 years. Very enjoyable night one and night 2. A bit more of a crowd-pleasing style than I prefer. Drink thru 2019, 14,1% abv, score: B+ (1848 views) | | | Tasted by gutt22 on 5/26/2011: 14.1% alcohol. Dark red color. Somewhat muted nose of blackberry cobbler, spice, and minerals. In the mouth, a bit muddy in its flavor delineation. There is a nice glimpse of black cherry and blackberry notes, but there is a rush of jammy ripeness that seems to undercut their purity. Good spice and acidity, but there is a lack of focus to the wine that makes it a bit disappointing, although it's possible they could come together in harmony with some more time. B+ (1326 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 5/17/2011 & rated 90 points: PRIMA's Annual Pinot Noir Extravaganza: nice fruit punchy mouth with a hint of herbs on the finish (1726 views) | | | Tasted by John McCabe on 7/25/2010 & rated 90 points: Pleasant, jammy. Good stuff. (1328 views) | | | Tasted by anonymoose12345 on 1/31/2010 & rated 91 points: lots of fresh fruit, good amount of oak. (1317 views) |
| Moshin Vineyards Producer website
Moshin Vineyards and Winery began in 1989 as the dream of Rick Moshin, a San Jose State University math instructor – and with the Moshin Family’s purchase of a ten-acre Pinot Noir Vineyard located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California. The Moshin Vineyards of today features a unique 4-tier Gravity Flow Winery and control of 28 acres of grapes – mostly Pinot Noir. The tasting room is open daily to the public and tours of the winery can be made by appointment.
The goal at Moshin Vineyards is to carefully guide the grapes through the winemaking process and bring you a wine that expresses a truthful view into the heart of the vine. Our farming methods are sustainable, winemaking philosophy is “minimally invasive,” and we have established energy-saving practices through the use of gravity-flow and solar energy.
We specialize in small lot, hand-crafted wines, which include Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petite Syrah and Zinfandel. Wine Club members enjoy our most exclusive lots, making membership a fun and special way to experience the artistry and dedication of our winemaking team.Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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