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| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2012 (based on 5 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 31 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by klezman on 1/2/2018: Delicious. Less yeasty than I expected given the age and the extra year en tirage. But a delicious and rich bubbly, as expected. (2002 views) | | | Tasted by McMalbec on 9/6/2014 & rated 90 points: Made my mimosas outstanding this morning! (2837 views) | | | Tasted by agorman on 8/18/2013 & rated 89 points: Iron Horse Russian Cuvee is a go-to favorite for informal celebrations and "let's have some 'champagne'" nights. Small bubbles and a smooth, easy style have garnered positive reviews even from friends who claim to dislike sparkling wine. (3553 views) | | | Tasted by klezman on 12/31/2012: Yum. Yeasty, rich, tasty, still definitely a brut. Will definitely enjoy the bottle that's been on the lees one year longer. (4563 views) | | | Tasted by Ecb1456 on 12/22/2012 & rated 88 points: Enjoyed with salsa. Bright straw color. Good tight bubbles. Lemon lime and mushy apple. Aggressive fruit start which bleeds off into a buttery yeast. Finishes moderately dry but does not clean up all that well on the back end. (3917 views) | | | Tasted by cycfan on 6/25/2012 & rated 90 points: Caramel, vanilla, and warmed milk on the nose, opens to a rich creamy mouth feel with sweet mandarin orange and vanilla custard on the palate. Drink now!! (4011 views) | | | Tasted by eoinhharkins on 5/20/2012 & rated 88 points: nice aromas of apple and citrus, similar on the palate nice mouth feel (2301 views) | | | Tasted by Joelmartin on 5/7/2012 & rated 89 points: Dry and light, this is a nice bubbly, although every time I have it I remember that there are other bubbles I like as much or more that don't cost as much ... (1713 views) | | | Tasted by oog on 3/18/2012 & rated 88 points: Nose: Flower and minerality. Taste: Barely a hint of sweetness (id still call it dry, but its right on the border). Better intensity of flavor than in my previous note, more of a finish as well (almost, maybe ginger? turnip?) very root like flavor. considerably better than my previous note. (1474 views) | | | Tasted by strongry on 2/23/2012 & rated 84 points: A bit sweeter than hoped. Still very good. Needs to open up a bit. Second half of bottles were much better. Had as an apertif both times. Great, but least favorite Iron Horse experience. Still, would buy again... (1499 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 2/20/2012 & rated 86 points: Light lemon yellow color with light mousse; tart peach, pear, lanolin nose; light-medium bodied, tart pear, lanolin palate, like a sparkling Chenin; medium finish (1014 views) | | | Tasted by km5 on 1/28/2012: dryer than i expected...not that special. won't buy again. (1423 views) | | | Tasted by bbakove on 12/31/2011 & rated 87 points: Fair yeast and pear on the nose, which carries over to the palate. This is a well balanced, structurally sound sparkler with tiny bubbles however, the '06 seems watered down. Fundamentally good nose and flavors but dilute. (1487 views) | | | Tasted by peternelson on 11/25/2011 & rated 90 points: Nice berry notes reflecting the 75% PN; rich, sponge cake aspect; very foamy, full bodied with good chalky minerality; very solid. (706 views) | | | Tasted by ILTDW on 5/21/2011: No score because we used to make French 75 cocktails (2233 views) | | | Tasted by oog on 4/30/2011 & rated 85 points: Nose: minerality, some green flower. Taste: simple, a hint of sweetness. Disappointing relative to other iron horse sparklers I've had. (2221 views) | | | Tasted by Dwey on 4/24/2011 & rated 91 points: solid Iron Horse style, very good (2244 views) | | | Tasted by jsturdivant on 1/1/2011 & rated 91 points: Slightly off-dry with hints of tropical fruit, citrus, and pear or green apple on the nose. Full and rich with a creaminess on the palate with sublime yeast. Long lingering bubbles (2548 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2012, IWC Issue #162
(Iron Horse Vineyards Russian Cuvee Green Valley of Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, The Best of Sonoma (Feb 2012)
(Iron Horse Vineyards Russian Cuvee Green Valley Of The Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (2/20/2012)
(Iron Horse Vineyards Russian Cuvée) Light lemon yellow color with light mousse; tart peach, pear, lanolin nose; light-medium bodied, tart pear, lanolin palate, like a sparkling Chenin; medium finish 86 points |
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| Iron Horse Vineyards Producer website
9786 Ross Station Road
Sebastopol, CA 95472Champagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.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 County |
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