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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 9 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by anstruletz on 3/20/2022: Really singing now. The tannins have fully integrated and dark fruits are coming to the forefront. This was very tight on release, so it's always nice when patience is rewarded. (518 views) | | | Tasted by sjp1323 on 2/23/2021 & rated 92 points: Delicious!! (819 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 5/30/2020 & rated 92 points: Same as notes of 04/22/20 (915 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 4/22/2020 & rated 92 points: Decanted >1 hour. On the nose, ripe red fruit with spice and cola. In the mouth, delicious red juice. Mild tannins and a long finish. Beautiful Ribbon Ridge wine. (942 views) | | | Tasted by cast59wine on 4/15/2019 & rated 89 points: Very nice wine, smooth fruit and good palate feel. Loved it with fish. (915 views) | | | Tasted by MAXIMUM SATISFACTION on 1/24/2019 & rated 92 points: Medium plus to full bodied. Loads of baked blue/black fruit and cola with some game or earthiness on the the edges. Good lingering length with some mint/herb elements entering. Not much to complain about here. (984 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 5/26/2018 & rated 89 points: Willamette Valley Weekend Visit; 5/26/2018-5/27/2018: Tasting at the winery. Starts out slightly fat and rich with some cola notes, then finishes more reserved and beckoning with good acidity and textural elegance. Probably better in another year or three. (1358 views) |
| By Elaine Chukan Brown
JancisRobinson.com (5/1/2018)
(Soter, North Valley Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, Oregon Pushes the Quality Needle for Pinot (Jan 2018) (1/18/2018)
(North Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Origin Series (ribbon Ridge) Oregon Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (9/16/2017)
(North Valley Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge Origin, Red, United States) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Soter Producer websitePinot 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)
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