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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2014 (based on 13 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 84.9 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by maderay on 11/3/2013 & rated 86 points: G. Cherries, not much else, simple. Ok every day wine. (1032 views) | | | Tasted by kstoddard on 5/29/2013: Blind Night (Dale): Everything I hate about domestic Pinot Noir (1588 views) | | | Tasted by maderay on 5/25/2013 & rated 80 points: OK. Candy, fruity cherries, sweet. I cooled it down to minimize the sweetness. (1036 views) | | | Tasted by robmillis on 4/14/2013 & rated 87 points: A friend brought this to dinner and it was a delicious discovery.
Plum, terriyaki, cherry with enough earth to ground the fruit. Very drinkable. Great with a lemony leg of lamb and string beans. Also begs for some cherry/chocolate combination.
Ready to drink right now and I may get a case for the summer at this price. (1151 views) | | | Tasted by stvjackson on 1/27/2013 & rated 86 points: Fruit-forward while still tasting like Pinot. Cherry, cola, some oak. Very slight sweetness in the palate, enough acidity to balance (barely), somewhat rough finish. For a $15 California Pinot, it comes off well, and it's a good value for the price. (1201 views) | | | Tasted by eldiabloazul on 1/19/2013 & rated 85 points: Easy drinker. Not as good as the hype, but might buy again. (510 views) | | | Tasted by Jack O'Brien on 11/28/2012: Huge fruit nose - ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit with a big league chew type bubblegum. This wine is all fruit and nothing else. No complexity and it tastes like there is 25% merlot mixed into the blend. I would not recommend this wine and it is not a correct Pinot Noir. (859 views) | | | Tasted by aajder on 9/24/2012 & rated 84 points: Dark Garnet Red, transparent. On the nose, there is cherry, raspberry, underbrush, oak, and a hint of minerals in a fairly modern and lush profile. This is medium bodied on the palate, with a good amount of fruit, good balance and a medium length finish. There is ample acidity to keep this fresh, but there is a definite lack of finesse and elegance. (869 views) | | | Tasted by urban_dk on 9/1/2012 & rated 86 points: Strawberries and Asian spice on the front/mid-palate, but fades to show some alcohol heat on the finish. Displays some of the qualities of top-notch NorCal Pinot but is not quite on that level. Pretty much what you'd expect at this price point. (831 views) | | | Tasted by Slammin Sammie on 8/26/2012 & rated 89 points: - Ruby color with fast forming legs and aromas of dusty and geranium. It's balanced and has flavours of licorice anise and tea with a light/medium body. Smooth texture - Very nice "easy" nose when first opened (823 views) | | | Tasted by maderay on 7/16/2012 & rated 89 points: VG. Surprisingly good for this price. Light bodied but with substance, some smokiness and earth. (951 views) | | | Tasted by Marimac on 6/13/2012 & rated 74 points: Surprisingly full-bodied with a good fruit and oak balance for the price but super high in alcohol content and gave me a headache bc I didn't realize it would sneak up on me so fast.
Sweet black cherry on the nose.
Good for if you want to have cheap parties but not something I'd drink casually with a quiet dinner. (963 views) | | | Tasted by gordoyflaca on 4/26/2012 & rated 88 points: california-y but with a refreshing tartness. (1096 views) |
| Rickshaw 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 CaliforniaNapa Valley.http://www.stagecoachvineyard.com/vineyards/our_vineyards.php
Santa Ynez.http://www.everyvine.com/org/Camp_Four/vineyard/Camp_Four/ |
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