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| Drinking window: Drink between 2013 and 2017 (based on 100 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 59 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Bigcat29 on 11/28/2015 & rated 95 points: This one was great. Deep dark cherry initial hit followed by a long smooth finish. Hint of vanilla. Best Pinot in awhile. (1700 views) | | | Tasted by WinoTim on 7/25/2015 & rated 91 points: Earthy with nice fruit up front. RRV PN is the best. (1675 views) | | | Tasted by WinoTim on 12/7/2014 & rated 90 points: Very nice PN with subtle fruit and long finish. Agree no point in cellaring this vintage longer. (1937 views) | | | Tasted by Rscholtz on 5/31/2014 & rated 92 points: A solid backbone of red fruit is present. However, those bright red fruits are beginning to slip to the background, with the darker fruits coming forward. Cola, vanilla, and a very smooth tannin structure present. Drink now. (2192 views) | | | Tasted by rjwex on 12/30/2013 & rated 88 points: Enjoyed and would drink again (2273 views) | | | Tasted by Baron Slick on 11/6/2013 & rated 89 points: Ruby red core. Cherries, raspberries, vanilla, camphor, Asian spices, and a whiff of flowers on the nose. The long, broad, and youthful palate has hints of glycerine and cherry and berry flavors that are a touch sappy but not overdone. Picks up spices and oak before finishing on a long mineral note that continues the fruit theme. This is attractive and is excellent with food. (1124 views) | | | Tasted by cjarrigo on 7/14/2013 & rated 92 points: Maroon appearance. great nose of strawberries, cherries, and (call me crazy) sweet smokey BBQ sauce. Medium body, but light for a Pinot. Nice fruit on the platte with tart cherries and a bit of plum. Agree with other comments that this is very much an expression of the varietal. I served it slightly chilled (to ~60) which helped focus the flavors very well. (1190 views) | | | Tasted by ADiamond on 5/16/2013 & rated 91 points: The favorite of the night, great fruit, deep ruby color, smooth tannins. (1067 views) | | | Tasted by Winemoments on 4/21/2013 & rated 90 points: Very characterictic wine. Herbal and spice notes on the palate. Balanced with soft but very integrated tannins. Light body makes it perfect for lunch. Went perfect with lamb stew with vegetables. Would definetely buy more. (1360 views) | | | Tasted by dfresh on 4/5/2013 & rated 86 points: Slight off-putting taste on finisih (816 views) | | | Tasted by austinbeeman- austinbeeman.com on 2/12/2013 & rated 87 points: Sweet red fruit and smoke on the nose. Palate is more sweet round red Pinot Noir fruit - this is a very varietal wine. There are hints of spice playing around the edges. The finish is harsher than I would think proper.
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www.austinbeeman.com (790 views) | | | Tasted by CompanyOfWolves on 1/6/2013 & rated 88 points: An extremely light and fruity pinot. Save for Summer drinking (881 views) | | | Tasted by jersyko on 12/29/2012 & rated 89 points: I'm generally not a pinot fan outside of a few food pairings where it just can't be beat. However, I find this pinot intriguing. Extremely sweet fruit bouquet on the nose: cane sugar, cherry, vanilla. Appears delicate in the glass. Taste is vanilla, spices, and some red fruit. A really nice wine which would be perfect with standard pinot-paired foods. (784 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| J Vineyards & Winery Producer Website
At 25 years of age, Judy Jordan knew she wanted to create an all-American sparkling wine company and handcraft some of the finest, if not the finest, sparkling wine in California. Her journey took her to Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley where she and her team masterfully crafted an elegant sparkling wine collection that was met with a passionately loyal following.
Judy was inspired by Mother Nature's bounty of microclimates laced throughout J's 9 Russian River estate vineyards, and recognized the ability to also craft remarkable varietal wines. When people told her it was "impossible" for a sparkling wine house to make great varietal wine, it further fueled her competitive nature to bring the ultimate wine experience to life.
With a commitment to innovation and a passion for wine, today we are proud to produce award-winning sparkling wines as well as highly lauded varietal still wines.
J Vineyards & Winery has built a 26-year legacy of making wines to inspire, and we;ve really only just begun.
We welcome guests everyday 11AM-5PM: 11447 Old Redwood Highway Healdsburg, CA in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley.
http://www.jwine.com
1.800.JWINECOPinot 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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