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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 83 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by xuaeinw on 5/14/2024 & rated 92 points: Drinking well now. (815 views) | | | Tasted by joelovesliving on 4/18/2024 & rated 92 points: Lovely. Balanced and just right amount of dark fruit forward. (1132 views) | | | Tasted by Nfmds on 4/9/2024 & rated 92 points: Nose: ripe cherry and blackberry, mild tobacco
Citrusy tannins in flavor
Fruity enough to go well with pork chops (1172 views) | | | Tasted by Vinnut on 3/31/2024 & rated 91 points: Medium, bright ruby red in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & cranberries with overtones of spices notes of cloves & some floral notes, earthy/dusty, minerals, mushrooms, some cola notes, herbs & a slight hint of oak/vanilla undertones in the background. Medium bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of red cherries, strawberries & cranberries with spices, mushrooms, minerals, some herbs & a touch of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present & at 6 years of age, it should still develop slightly further with an additional aging. (1094 views) | | | Tasted by onealkr on 1/21/2024 & rated 89 points: Fruit froward Pinot. On the darker side of the Pinot spectrum. A simple people pleaser of a wine. Good, not great. (1444 views) | | | Tasted by Gh0zt on 1/11/2024 & rated 95 points: After 30 minutes, well opened, crisp with long finish and good minerality. Cannot beat the price value. (1059 views) | | | Tasted by rgujral on 12/17/2023 & rated 91 points: Double decanted for 1 hour. We were surprised at how much we liked this and wished we had more of this wine. It has aged amazingly well for what is in effect the entry level into DDO's Pinots. Smooth tannings. Plenty of cherry and vanilla with something savoury going on too. On one hand, I wish that I had kept more of this around or some of the older vintages but on the other hand. This wine delivered was great tonight. We had it with Bengalis Mustard fish and some Indian spinach with fennel and ginger. Really good match. Probably good for another 3 years (2027) (1077 views) | | | Tasted by castle.rob@gmail.com on 11/18/2023 & rated 87 points: Medium ruby
On the nose raspberries, cherries, forest floor
Cherries, vanilla, lime on the palate
Medium tannins medium acidity
This broke down quickly and got pretty sweet with vanilla and cream. Not my preference, but some people like this
2023-11-18 Petersburg FL picnic in the park, Nice Saturday afternoon. (1114 views) | | | Tasted by Ttgeer on 11/3/2023 & rated 91 points: Took a minute to open, but shines when it does (1149 views) | | | Tasted by JonathanFlavell on 10/27/2023: Mid ruby with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, spice, vanilla & cedar. Decent body, strong acidity, fine tannins, on the palate more spice, vanilla, cedar, redcurrant, strawberry, raspberry & red cherry. Decent length. Drinking but plenty of time. Balance is very oak dominated which makes it feel rather atypical. Not to my taste but still well made, time may soften the wood further. (953 views) | | | Tasted by DougLee on 4/23/2023 & rated 91 points: Ruby color. Nose of red berry, violets, stony earth, cinnamon. Layers of vivacious red berry, iodine, earth, cherry, and hints of iron in the satin textured palate. Lively acidity and fine grained tannin. Long finish of red fruit and sweet iron. Lovely. Half bottle consumed in Ely, NV. (1983 views) | | | Tasted by ddok on 2/24/2023: Tasted dina's wine at Cathy and Lon's (1948 views) | | | Tasted by Kashvino on 2/14/2023 & rated 92 points: Light Ruby in complexion, this remarkable Pinot opens with oak and vanilla leading to cherry and raspberry and pine. Palate is silky with definite balance, medium low acidity, light body yet has a certain weight to it. Perfect structure and well polished tannins lead to a memorable finish. (2037 views) | | | Tasted by Sun_Ship on 2/12/2023 & rated 90 points: A warm and concentrated nose of black cherry, kirsch, cola, raspberry and blood orange, with plenty of complexity, showing forest floor, wet earth, brambles, cinnamon and a layer of vanilla. Intense and easily mistaken for something other than pinot noir! There’s a ripe core of dark fruit liqueur, thick but smooth, almost balsamic mouthfeel, ripe tannins with deceptive grip and a slightly astringent orange peel finish. Very young, but this feels too warm and extracted. (1907 views) | | | Tasted by Jason Wu on 1/29/2023 & rated 91 points: Dark cherry, baking spices, perfumed red roses, cedar, dark plum, cloves, nutmeg, dark licorice, red date. Feels quite warm, but still very well balanced. Soft smooth tannins and drinking well now. Very good wine and delicious! (2071 views) | | | Tasted by Jason Wu on 1/29/2023 flawed bottle: Very plummy, dark, intense, soy sauce and balsamic, the alcohol seems quite high and volatile, 14.1%. Is it bottle variation? Cooked bottle? A little disappointed compared with other vintages tried in the winery. Have another bottle and will see how that one goes.
Opened another bottle. Luckily, the other one is in good condition. Drinking really well now. (1449 views) | | | Tasted by NapaCabSavLover on 12/25/2022 & rated 90 points: Accompanied a pre-meal cheese board of manchego, sharp cheddar and parmigiano reggiano. (1423 views) | | | Tasted by tmarical05@msn.com on 12/6/2022 flawed bottle: Fruity on opening. W (1598 views) | | | Tasted by medicineman on 10/30/2022 flawed bottle: Smokey overtones but classical palate Pinot noir. Good length and very enjoyable (1793 views) | | | Tasted by BrunelloBob on 10/12/2022 & rated 89 points: Exceptionally smooth, well-weighted, spicy dark fruit though not terribly complex (2014 views) | | | Tasted by bkomisar on 10/9/2022 & rated 89 points: Wet mud, burnt matches, and plum on the nose. Pepper, spice, and slight berry on the palate. Light bodied with an aftertaste that doesn’t linger to long (1935 views) | | | Tasted by hoobastink on 9/19/2022: Decanted and consumed over 4 hours. Blueberry, licorice, intense. No acidity. Flabby. Hard to believe this is Pinot Noir. Woke up still tasting it. (2013 views) | | | Tasted by cristalmania0813 on 7/21/2022 & rated 89 points: 기대했던 향기가 나질 않는다
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많이 풀린 19빈...2년 정도 더 뒀다 마셔야할 듯 (2439 views) | | | Tasted by FierceRedPanda on 7/2/2022 & rated 91 points: Decanted for an hour and served with cedar plank Copper River salmon. For those not initiated, Oregon pinot pairs gloriously with salmon, particularly wild pacific salmon. This is no exception. Lovely nose, with delicate floral, herbal, and spice notes, including a cedar scent that echoes the cedar smoke on the fish. Medium bodied with nice acidity. Palate is a balance of strawberry/pomegranate fruit with more herbs and spices. Finishes reasonably long, with just a bit of dryness. Yummy. (1925 views) | | | Tasted by jhill47@gmail.com on 7/2/2022: Drouhan $48 ($95) (1767 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Domaine Drouhin Oregon Producer website
Domaine Drouhin has been on the viticultural cutting edge in Oregon since their first vintage in 1988, and continues to set the pace.
Winemaker Véronique Drouhin-Boss' roots go deep into her family's 13th century cellars under the streets of Beaune, the heart of Burgundy. She represents the fourth generation of winemakers from this venerable wine family of France, but it is here in Oregon that her skills and passion are bringing forth some of the most sublime Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced anywhere. With centuries of Burgundian winemaking experience flowing through her blood, Véronique has lovingly crafted every drop of wine produced at Domaine Drouhin Oregon since the first vintage in 1988.
Véronique Boss-Drouhin
Our winemaker extraordinaire produces elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on both sides of the Atlantic.
Véronique Drouhin-Boss, the fourth-generation winemaker of the Drouhin family, has lovingly crafted every drop of wine produced at Domaine Drouhin Oregon since our first vintage in 1988. She also now oversees the winemaking at Maison Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy, producing some of the world's finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines on both sides of the Atlantic.
Véronique's interest in wine and the family business began when she was young, and blossomed under the tutelage of father Robert Drouhin. In 1986, she graduated from the University of Dijon with an advanced degree in enology, and decided to venture to Oregon to expand her experience and learn more about the fledgling industry that was beginning to take root in the Willamette Valley. Véronique interned that year with Adelsheim Vineyards, Bethel Heights, and Eyrie. She has returned to Oregon every year since then to capture the essence of what nature provides in our unique estate vineyards.
In many ways, Véronique embodies the essence of Pinot Noir -- spirited, graceful, and feminine. Her wines at Domaine Drouhin have always been hallmarked by elegance, finesse, purity, and the capacity to improve gracefully with age.
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.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
On weinlagen-info including some single vineyards
Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Dundee Hills Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association website
Located just 28 miles southwest of Portland, and 40 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the Dundee Hills appellation is situated within an irregular circle of about 6,490 acres in total, of which more than 1,264 acres of vineyards are planted. This region is unique for its higher elevation, warmer nighttime temperatures, less low-elevation fog and frost, and lava-based Jory soil series of reddish silt, clay and loam soils.
Single Vineyards at weinlagen-info
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