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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2018 (based on 5 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.5 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 31 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by iamandyc on 12/21/2017 & rated 87 points: Agree with Galloni review. Soft, sweet, dark cherry pinot with decent body and spice that is easy to drink. A fine every day wine that isn't too serious but clearly better than the typical under $15 bottle. (1446 views) | | | Tasted by td1836 on 2/4/2016 & rated 89 points: Dark red color with bricking around the edges. Typical RRV aromas, spice, red fruit, earth. The palate is very spicy, cherry, cola, earthy. Good, but not great. (2796 views) | | | Tasted by cuffthis on 6/29/2014 & rated 90 points: Dark cherry in color with bricking around the edges, this wine showed sexy aromas of blackberry, cola and asian spices. The mouth feel brought tastes of smoke, anise and black cherry, framed in the soft tannins and sweet acidity. The finish was medium/long in length with a nice combination of the fruit, acidity and tannins.
Purchased for $28.50US, this is a very enjoyable, somewhat fuller bodied RRV pinot from an outstanding producer. (4236 views) | | | Tasted by David_T on 8/12/2013 & rated 90 points: This is a slightly stereotypical but quite enjoyable Sonoma PN. The nose features bushels of bright cherry and plenty of spice. The flavors also start with juicy bright cherry with additional cherry on the midpalate, ending with still more red cherry but adding some spice. Medium acidity and light tannins make for a medium-length finish. No one would ever guess this is anything but a California pinot noir, though given that it definitely has an enjoyable deliciousness & I wish I had more than one bottle. (5947 views) | | | Tasted by bergkamp10 on 8/1/2013 & rated 89 points: Seems to have knitted together quite a bit since I tasted last (12/28/2012), and the fruit/acid imbalance doesn't seem so obvious. That apart my previous notes apply. Not bad, but not great either. (5821 views) | | | Tasted by Orlandus on 6/29/2013 & rated 88 points: Bright color, good varietal nose and taste, but falls short of what might be expected for this price point, mainly in balance and structure. Not bad, but in no way remarkable. (5045 views) | | | Tasted by tomlbs on 5/28/2013 & rated 90 points: Nose of ripe dark cherries, plums, and blueberry notes. Dark fruit, some spice, medium body, silky texture with a long finish resulted in a nice wine with grilled salmon. Not the most complex pinot but an excellent California pinot at this price. (4212 views) | | | Tasted by happy712 on 2/24/2013 & rated 85 points: A bit young or maybe I got a bad bottle. This bottle did not quite measure up to the superb quality I've come to expect from Siduri Pinot Noirs. (3447 views) | | | Tasted by bergkamp10 on 12/28/2012 & rated 88 points: Disappointing - this was a bit of a unbalanced fruit bomb in my opinion. Easy drinking with plenty of plum and dark cherry fruits, but lacking balance and structure. There was also slight candied, cherry cola aspect on the finish which I found distracting. I understand Adam is trying to do with the appellation bottlings but this was a too one-dimensional and fruit dominant for my tastes, especially given the competition at the same price point e.g. Swans Cuvee de Trois. (2685 views) | | | Tasted by td1836 on 11/4/2012 & rated 91 points: Red/purple color. Nice balance between fruit and earthy flavors, strong cherry and a creamy smooth finish. (767 views) | | | Tasted by tomherer on 10/31/2012 & rated 92 points: Spicy wild berry and cool sweet blueberry, with a faint gingerbread note. Superfine peppery tannins, light silky texture, and a long focused finish. Agree with fellow CTers; not at all complex, but has a lot else going for it, and a real bargain for quality RRV Pinot. (3183 views) | | | Tasted by Nedder_travels_the_world on 10/6/2012 & rated 90 points: great dark fruits but not terribly complex. great for an every day drinking Pinot. (3007 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 8/1/2012: Sweet cherry fruit, vibrant. More to my liking than in the past. Works at $29 (2834 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Siduri 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 Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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