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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.5 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 8 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by scott w on 11/28/2017 & rated 92 points: Very good bottle, drank from mag earthy solid red and dark fruit, good acid and some grip, balanced. Starting to show secondary flavors. (816 views) | | | Tasted by 1997cobalt on 6/3/2014 & rated 90 points: light in color , aroma is inviting--full of fruit. Soft on first tasting but as opens it becomes more tart and complex. (1544 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Drinker on 12/12/2013 & rated 92 points: I don't know why this bottle tasted so much better than the two I drank previously but it was notably better, delicious. Medium color and body, smooth with the dark cherry and damp forest aromas and taste that I favor in Pinot Noir. To me this was a perfect Pinot for the grilled salmon. (1702 views) | | | Tasted by 1997cobalt on 10/13/2013 & rated 89 points: light colored, pleasant aroma. Not fruity and maybe a bit lacking in that aspect. Finish is dry and tart. Not what I was expecting but enjoyed. (1617 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 8/17/2013 & rated 90 points: Light medium red color with pale meniscus; smoky, red fruit nose; smoky, red fruit palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 90+ points (296 views) | | | Tasted by air guitar & pinot noir on 6/29/2013 & rated 89 points: Nice lighter in weight and color Pinot with a bit of dusty rose and a tart finish. I kept hoping it would open up and evolve a bit more and smooth out but didn't get my wish. Fruit is nice bright red, with raspberry and cherry elements. I just didn't like the back palate on this as much as I hoped. (1680 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 10/21/2012 & rated 91 points: 2012 Pinot on the River (Town Square, Healdsburg, California): Pre-release (Dec. '12 release) - medium red color with pale meniscus; sous bois, savory nose; sous bois, savory, tart cherry palate; medium-plus finish (1285 views) |
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(Bailiwick Wines Pinot Noir Silver Pines Vineyard) Light medium red color with pale meniscus; smoky, red fruit nose; smoky, red fruit palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 90+ points 90 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/21/2012)
(Bailiwick Wines Pinot Noir Silver Pines Vineyard) Pre-release (Dec. '12 release) - medium red color with pale meniscus; sous bois, savory nose; sous bois, savory, tart cherry palate; medium-plus finish 91 points |
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| Bailiwick Wines 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 County |
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