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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2013 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 85.2 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 77 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Texas Pete on 7/15/2015 & rated 87 points: Much better than expected. Some nice fruit and mellow tannins. (4262 views) | | | Tasted by Dabolts on 2/22/2014 & rated 89 points: Fruit forward with no complexity, about what you would expect from a $9 pinot. (5708 views) | | | Tasted by reddart on 1/5/2014 & rated 87 points: Very drinkable at the price. (5941 views) | | | Tasted by pos1235 on 1/3/2014 & rated 72 points: Poor taste perhaps bad bottle (5540 views) | | | Tasted by Brett and Megan on 12/22/2013 & rated 86 points: aroma - warm grape, little spice/pepper; taste - very tannic, little tobacco, not well balanced - too hot, not enough chewy (5958 views) | | | Tasted by TEH on 10/31/2013 & rated 86 points: An easy drinker but I cant decide if I mean that in a good way or a bad way. For $9 it was well worth the price. (3049 views) | | | Tasted by LindaFox on 10/3/2013 & rated 88 points: Flavors of earth, lavender and licorice with a tangy acidity and mild tannins. This wine has good balance. (1809 views) | | | Tasted by AndrewBundy on 8/25/2013 & rated 87 points: Delicious! Strawberry and cherry linger. (2220 views) | | | Tasted by wineandrun on 6/13/2013 & rated 86 points: Good qpr. Easy drinker. (2282 views) | | | Tasted by RossoVino on 6/12/2013 & rated 88 points: It smells like Red Berries with floral scent of Violet. It tastes like Red Cherry,Raspberry. Plum and a hint of spice. The body is Medium. The wine has Smooth texture and is supple. The wine finishes Long. (2148 views) | | | Tasted by brottman on 6/9/2013 & rated 86 points: This bottle was much better than my previous bottle--nearly indistinguishable from bottles costing twice as much; smooth wine, dark color. (1783 views) | | | Tasted by brottman on 5/14/2013 & rated 83 points: One dimensional Pinot Noir that is drinkable after breathing (1714 views) | | | Tasted by Bigkarlo on 2/7/2013 & rated 89 points: Bright ruby color with medium legs. Big raspberry, chocolate and spice notes begin in the nose and extend to the palate. Light acidic notes, representative of the varietal, emerge at the back end with soft tannins. Medium body and medium finish. Not complex and well balanced. Delicious. Very enjoyable wine for quaffing and high QPR. (1921 views) | | | Tasted by fbrack on 12/17/2012 & rated 88 points: Has aged in the cellar nicely. This was a very enjoyable bottle, both with and without food. Medium body, fruity. (1821 views) | | | Tasted by smartmass on 11/29/2012 & rated 84 points: light tannins and light flavor (788 views) | | | Tasted by W2WineGuy on 9/15/2012 & rated 84 points: I would say it is "ok". True pop and pour, light bodied, fruit forward, short finish. OK drinker (2278 views) | | | Tasted by briancapps on 5/14/2012 & rated 89 points: Low acid, very approachable. (2755 views) | | | Tasted by Patrick on 4/29/2012 & rated 82 points: Give this time to air out. Straight out of the bottle its nasty but improves considerably with air. Still not great. Very much on the earthy side but lacks the acidity to complement. Just ok. (2647 views) | | | Tasted by ColinR on 12/6/2011 & rated 86 points: Deep ruby; ripe sour cherries, beets, mushrooms; sour cherry, strawberry, light-medium body, ripe tannins, decent finish.
Deep colour but jammy and fairly nondescript. A pleasant gulper. (2694 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Castle Rock 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.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 Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
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