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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.3 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 94 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by joefel on 9/25/2020 & rated 94 points: Drinking beautifully. (1432 views) | | | Tasted by Murf130 on 12/31/2018: Great expression of Sonoma Coast. Nice job Jason Jardine! (2036 views) | | | Tasted by hhyder on 12/31/2018 & rated 94 points: Nice elegance and balance between a Sonoma coast pinot and a Burgundian pinot. (1844 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 12/14/2018 & rated 94 points: Very enjoyable cooler climate Pinot. Lithe with nice fruit — mostly dark cherry and some red berries — with garrulous and some herbs. My wife particularly enjoyed. Drinking beautifully here. (1120 views) | | | Tasted by 560 B&W on 10/31/2018 & rated 88 points: Decanted. Very Cali candy. Past prime? Mid weight, mid- acid. 13.9% (623 views) | | | Tasted by cweiner on 10/31/2018 & rated 92 points: Still drinking well with complement of fruit. (1951 views) | | | Tasted by hhyder on 7/8/2018 & rated 93 points: Very elegant Pinot that only needed 15 minutes of air to fully open. Can drink now or over the next 2-3 years. (1873 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 11/2/2017 & rated 92 points: Slo-oxed for 1+ hours. Lots of bright red fruits with balancing acidity. None of the heavy, dark RRV "cola" influence. This is a very nice presentation of a Sonoma Coast pinot -- a style of pinot that I find myself gravitating toward. Should hold for a couple of years. (2125 views) | | | Tasted by mac-eye on 10/29/2017 & rated 91 points: Light fruit, mineral, some tannic grip, very well balanced. At or past its peak now. (758 views) | | | Tasted by JS199 on 8/5/2017 & rated 92 points: Well made and very elegant. On the lighter side of Pinots. Nice polished feel. (2174 views) | | | Tasted by jhieb on 5/28/2017 & rated 94 points: Love this wine. Searingly crisp and on point. Nothing out of place. Not heavy or gravely, but, great precision and minerality. (2513 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 5/19/2017 & rated 93 points: I really love the elegant structure of this wine. Wonderful lithe fruit with a tannic backbone born of seeds and thick skin imparting layers of fruit without ever showing cherry cola or any sappy qualities. Cooler climate wine with some garrique and loam underpinning the flavor profile. (2401 views) | | | Tasted by ShoelessJoe on 3/12/2017 & rated 92 points: Really beautiful. (2408 views) | | | Tasted by rexmerlot on 11/1/2016 & rated 90 points: Great wine no formal notes (2587 views) | | | Tasted by Rich289 on 8/26/2016 & rated 91 points: Terrific nose, flavor and finish. Loved it. (2388 views) | | | Tasted by Viking 61 on 8/15/2016 & rated 93 points: This wine is smoking. Brought to a Brazilian Portuguese place called Ipanema in Midtown Manhattan. The wine went great with the meat dishes and went to a higher level with the Feijoada Completa. (2095 views) | | | Tasted by 560 B&W on 8/10/2016 & rated 90 points: Decanted. On the edge of over-ripe for my tastes, but good. 14% (2103 views) | | | Tasted by winejnky on 4/18/2016 & rated 93 points: This Pinot is sublime, love it! (2322 views) | | | Tasted by Whistler Whino on 3/10/2016 & rated 93 points: Decanted for an hour. An interesting mineral based nose infused with crushed rocks, graphite, earth and flower notes. Ripe, sweet blackberries and black currant fill the palate with a lingering cocoa/chocolate finish. Soft, velvet like tannins. A well made Pinot that I'd love to have again. (1096 views) | | | Tasted by Valbonne on 2/19/2016: Drinking well now. (1792 views) | | | Tasted by jhieb on 11/27/2015 & rated 95 points: Fantastic. Give it at least an hour. Dark, deep, and concentrated. Tobacco, fall leaves, black tea, dark cherry, sandalwood, vanilla, and orange peel. (1948 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 10/6/2015 & rated 92 points: I hate rating, but I especially hate WE ratings. 98 points? On what planet.
This is a good solid Sonoma Pinot. It needs some time to breathe, as it's a bit rough and linear as a PnP but the tannins smooth out and sharpness of tobacco notes die down with airtime. (2200 views) | | | Tasted by wineduggery on 8/11/2015 & rated 93 points: Wow, this is good. My favorite Flowers bottling so far. (2381 views) | | | Tasted by MXL on 5/17/2015 & rated 92 points: High rater, solid Pinot from Flowers. (2313 views) | | | Tasted by Rich S on 5/2/2015 & rated 94 points: Popped and slow decanted for around 1 hour. Really aromatic nose of red cherry, cranberry, baking spices, orange peel, a hint of forest floor and sweet toasted oak on the back end. Wow. Similar flavors on the palate with the tart red fruits, some mineral driven flavors and a touch of sweet spice on the back end. Great acidity with a silky mouthfeel and caressing finish. Just fantastic and paired great with a seared duck breast with roasted grapes. (2190 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Sonoma...A Thrill a Minute (Jul 2013)
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| Flowers Producer website
As nursery owners in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Walt and Joan Flowers had long dreamed of combining their love of wine with their passion for agriculture. They knew they wanted to produce their favorite varietals, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; what they didn’t know was that their path would eventually lead them across country to Northern California’s rugged Sonoma Coast. After responding to a small classified ad in a national wine publication, that’s exactly where they landed.
In 1989, after many information-gathering trips to Napa and Sonoma, Walt and Joan purchased 321 acres, including a ridge top, high above the Pacific Ocean on the northern Sonoma Coast. With the same determination they drew on to build their successful nursery business; the Flowers proceeded with the dream of producing their favorite cool-climate varietals in a place they believed uniquely suited to growing them.
Today, Flowers Winery produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from its two estate properties, Camp Meeting Ridge Vineyard and Sea View Ridge Vineyard, as well as select vineyards in the coolest regions of the Sonoma Coast AVA, which are farmed to Flowers’ specifications by their own crews. In addition to direct consumer sales, the wines are sold to fine restaurants and retailers in the US and overseas.2010 Flowers Pinot Noir Sea View RidgeClones: Dijon 777 (27%), Dijon 828 (27%), Flowers Clone (21%), Swan 15%
Elevation: 1,400 to 1,875 feet
Soil: Shallow and rocky with a mix of volcanic soils and broken sandstone and shale
Cold Soak: 4-5 days
Barrel Aging: 100% French Oak, 40% new, for 17 months
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 3.68Pinot 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 CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
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