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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.6 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 78 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Parnelli on 8/11/2023 & rated 90 points: For being 13 years old, this was tasting pretty good. Color was a little brownish, but still had nice fruit on the palate. Soft mouthfeel. This would have been much better had we drunk it maybe 7-8 years ago, but we still enjoyed it. (423 views) | | | Tasted by smahk on 12/14/2022 & rated 89 points: Color: clear deep garnet
Nose: floral with Spice
Taste: black cherry, floral.
This is still lively with red fruit upfront followed by tart cranberry, floral finishing with leather. It lingers ever so lightly and softly,
I forgot about this in my wine cellar - worried it would be past it’s prime - but this is still splendid. No guess on how it will evolve from here, (634 views) | | | Tasted by davudvl on 9/6/2022 & rated 88 points: May have waited a bit long to open this one. (661 views) | | | Tasted by davudvl on 7/30/2022 & rated 93 points: This one had everything. Fruity, floral, spicy and earthy with great acidity and long finish. Buy again! (625 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 2/10/2022 & rated 90 points: Everybody Likes a Good Pair... Matched 2009 and 2010 Red Burgundy (House of Nanda - Chicago IL): Served double blind alongside the 2010 in a Burgundy 09/10 tasting, I was convinced that these were village level Volnay! Floral with black and red cherry throughout, faint spice on finish. Good weight and balance. I slightly preferred this over the 2009. (1353 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 2/10/2022 & rated 92 points: Slipped the 09/10 into the end of a 09/10 Burgundy tasting, and they fooled everyone as Burgs. The 2010 has a bit more concentration but also slightly less nuance and elegance than the 2009, but that is really splitting hairs in what is an otherwise delicious and precise Pinot Noir. (930 views) | | | Tasted by EhrlichDY on 2/8/2022: Last bottle and this one was fully mature. Hints of red berry fruit with more pronounced earthy notes. Silky texture and sprightly acidity. The wine holds up well but it's time to drink these as they are on the decline. (530 views) | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 5/16/2021 & rated 90 points: Super tasty! (636 views) | | | Tasted by tarheel17 on 3/21/2021: I was worried this might be over the hill. Not so! Lithe, supple, vibrant. Acidity is high, but sweet fruit backs it up. Long finish. Great tonight, I don’t feel a lot of tannin to keep it in balance for much longer. (734 views) | | | Tasted by Charlie Carnes on 1/30/2021 flawed bottle: I thought it was going to be great, like the 2010 Falstaff. But it really got spiky and volatile. (756 views) | | | Tasted by theRealPepe on 11/9/2020 & rated 93 points: This was a wow Pinot. Intoxicating nose. Medium light body and spice for days. The best Anderson Valley Pinot Noir I've had to date. Excellent+. (777 views) | | | Tasted by jfkwines on 8/21/2020 flawed bottle: Too much bricking for my liking (742 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 5/13/2019 & rated 93 points: Manura; light blackberry; balanced; soft tannins; length. (1263 views) | | | Tasted by bravo.solares on 7/30/2018 & rated 92 points: Had said when drinking this a few months ago I would revisit in a yr or so. Decided to open another bottle, due to space constraints in my lockers. Again, this drank beautifully. Again, slow ox’d in bottle for 60mins, then drank over the next two hrs. Red cherries, dried leaves, mushrooms, earth. Excellent acidity. No detectable oak. Harmonious and in balance. Really wonderful. A CA PN that makes me excited. Have just one more bottle. Will try to cellar it for 1-2 more yrs. (1337 views) | | | Tasted by bravo.solares on 7/2/2018 & rated 91 points: Very good PN. Opened, let slow ox in bottle for 60mins, then drank over the next two hrs. Red cherries, cranberries, dried leaves, earth. Excellent acidity. No detectable oak. Harmonious and in balance. Will open another bottle in a year or so. (1303 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 6/14/2018 & rated 92 points: Cedar and cherry; austere; tannic support; sweet gentle finish. (1604 views) | | | Tasted by bravo.solares on 6/10/2018 & rated 91 points: Drinking well. Opened, let slow ox in bottle for 60mins, then drank over the next two hrs. (Air helped - best glass was the last one). Red cherries, cranberries, dried leaves, earth on the nose and palate. Neither youthful nor particularly evolved - middle aged, instead. Good acidity. No detectable oak. Drank without food, sadly - I think this would have been even more enjoyable with some duck, or some mushroom dish. Will revisit every 6-8 months (3 more bottles in the cellar). (1211 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 5/8/2018 & rated 93 points: Elegant and lean; supple; cherry; acidic support. (1426 views) | | | Tasted by jshufelt on 2/2/2018 & rated 92 points: Consistent with previous tasting note. (1313 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 12/27/2017 & rated 87 points: Tart and light; little expression; some cherry. (1473 views) | | | Tasted by mjf@ulkner on 12/15/2017 & rated 91 points: Cranberry and cherry fruit. Medium bodied style, some earth and leather notes on the finish. Crisp and lively- terrific with the appropriate food. (1276 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 9/1/2017 & rated 92 points: Herbaceous; earth; light cherry. (1412 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 8/2/2017 & rated 92 points: Toasty with cherry and earth; long. (1485 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 6/15/2017 & rated 92 points: Youthful; raspberry and cherry; some cedar; good length. (1531 views) | | | Tasted by suburbanfrog on 3/27/2017 & rated 91 points: Upon opening, the wine showed a nose with very noticeable vanilla, but it disappeared with time. Great balanced acidity that played well with the red fruits of Raspberry and cherry. I could tell this wine was from Anderson Valley. It had all the characteristics that i have experienced with Anderson Valley Pinot.This wine has most certainly improved with age. (1517 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Kutch Producer website2010 Kutch Pinot Noir Savoy VineyardWinery note:
2010 Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley, Pinot Noir (13.45% Alc.): Like the Sonoma Coast this comes across as medium in weight but with more of an expressive perfume character on the nose. Cranberry notes dance on top of clean integrated acidity which buffers the wine together. The wine was aged for the full élevage in 100% neutral (used) French oak to maintain its elegant beauty and purity. Drink from 4-10 years.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.Savoy VineyardThe meticulously farmed vineyard of Richard Savoy lies in one of the coolest regions of Anderson Valley just west of the town of Philo. The southwest-facing slopes are cooled by afternoon breezes and the effects of the coastal climate. We harvest seven clones from different sections of the vineyard to create the final blend, capturing the full range and quality of Savoy.
*Savoy vineyard was acquired by FEL (Cliff Lede) in 2011USAAmerican 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 North CoastThe North Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) in California, covering more than three million acres, includes Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and portions of Marin and Solano counties. (see The Wine Institute for more information)Anderson Valleyhttp://www.avwines.com/anderson-valley-appellation-map/
Anderson Valley stretches from Yorkville Highlands (located in a highland meadow straddling the upper Rancheria Creek and upper Dry Creek watersheds) through Boonville (located on Anderson Creek) and Philo (located on Indian Creek) to Navarro (located on Soda Creek). Rancheria, Anderson, Indian and Soda creeks are tributaries to the Navarro River, which flows north and west through the coastal range to the Pacific Ocean; Dry Creek flows south into the Russian River watershed in Sonoma County. The main stem of the Navarro River begins less than a mile south of Philo at the confluence of Anderson Creek and Rancheria Creek. The mouth of the Navarro is 10 miles (16 km) south of Mendocino, California. Encompassing 315 square miles (816 km²), the Navarro River watershed is the largest coastal basin in Mendocino County.
Such unique geography results in a wide diurnal range, with daily high and low temperatures occasionally diverging 40 or 50 degrees. This enables Pinot Noir growers to keep acid development in line with sugar and flavor formation through long, warm Indian summers. It also makes for superb Gewurztraminer and Riesling, giving rise to the valley’s annual Alsatian Varietals and Pinot Noir festivals.
The climate in the Anderson Valley appellation is tempered by cool marine air. Steep hills and mountains surround rolling to nearly level alluvial terraces. The dominant natural vegetation is a mixed forest of Coast Redwood, various native oak varieties, and Douglas-fir. Elevation ranges from sea level to 2,500 feet (760 m). The average annual precipitation ranges from 35 to 80 inches (900 to 2000 mm). The average annual temperature is about 53 °F (12 °C), and the average frost-free season ranges from 220 to 365 days. Towards the coast the summers are cool and moist with frequent fog, while the interior Anderson Valley proper features a warm to hot summer climate similar to nearby interior regions, with daytime highs occasionally in excess of 100 °F (38 °C).
Visitors to the Valley should come prepared for cool evenings and warm days. Locals dress in layers year round. |
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