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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 142 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by HandmadeHomemade on 5/11/2022: Much better than the last bottle. Funky sous bois, kola nut, and ripe raspberry throughout, prickly acidity. Med acid, med- tannin, full body. Showing some tertiary notes, leaning towards spice box, fermented tobacco, and cured leather. Nice wine, ready to go. (1056 views) | | | Tasted by HandmadeHomemade on 12/11/2020: Weird wine. Total kola and vanilla in the mouth, kola and mint in the nose. Pretty one dimensional, ready to go- perhaps a bit over the hill. Hopefully my other bottles are showing better. (1277 views) | | | Tasted by twain on 8/14/2020 & rated 93 points: This final one drank exceptionally well. End of a case. It was rich, I drank it over 4-5 years and it felt more like Russian River than Sonoma Coast. I love both just different pairings. You likely won't find this at its age but if you do get a good 4-6 bottles for immediate drinking, crowdpleaser. (1306 views) | | | Tasted by davudvl on 4/23/2020 & rated 90 points: Very nice. (1382 views) | | | Tasted by mzekser on 12/22/2019 & rated 99 points: Tart cherry (1544 views) | | | Tasted by pouncey on 7/25/2019 & rated 88 points: A well made wine but just not my style. Too jammy and fruity. I get almost no earth or other spice character here. Typical CA PN. Made with competence, but without inspiration. I’m not totally against Sojourn though. I loved their 2013 Sangiacomo. (1139 views) | | | Tasted by Whine-oh on 9/12/2018 & rated 90 points: P n P. fresh, crisp cali pinot. Pleasant nose of cherries and some spices. Not too over the top. Soft red fruit profile. Easy drinking, good on own or with food. Our wine of the night. (1450 views) | | | Tasted by twain on 4/4/2018 & rated 91 points: Just a little brick is working into the violet. Nose isn't doing me any favors but the palate is still rich with acidity, black cherry and a round feel that's really pleasant. I'll probably drink up over next two years. (1697 views) | | | Tasted by bacchus on 12/9/2017 & rated 90 points: shared with pat at selkirk manor to celebrate the end of the work week. nice bright cherry fruit. medium body. entry level wine from four undisclosed sonoma plots. an enjoyable bottle. looking forward to my next shipment. (1690 views) | | | Tasted by 1997cobalt on 2/24/2017 & rated 91 points: Very nice, (2195 views) | | | Tasted by Wine_in_HD on 1/5/2017 & rated 92 points: Just when I thought I had come to the conclusion that I should give up on Sonoma Coast pinots because of their unripe fruit characteristics, along comes a good bottle such as this. Not picked too early and therefore having nice cherry and strawberry fruit flavors, midweight, some spice. This is an appellation blend of four vineyards sold at a good price point and was very enjoyable. Good right through to the second day. (2236 views) | | | Tasted by td1836 on 11/24/2016 & rated 92 points: Smooth, dark cherry, spice, velvety texture. (2122 views) | | | Tasted by Adventr.us on 10/9/2016 & rated 91 points: Deep dark cherries/berries, with a balanced mid palate and smooth finish. Yum. Great for sipping while cooking, great with the grilled pork loin dinner. Glad I have one left ... (1956 views) | | | Tasted by dhammer53 on 4/9/2016 & rated 92 points: My last bottle. Drank this in DC with Paula and Steve. Main course was salmon. Cherries and spice. Really tasty. A hint of acid. Fullish body. Drinking beautifully!! The last pour tasted just as good on Day 2. (2451 views) | | | Tasted by shapsplace on 2/22/2016: very similar to my last notes on this. (2137 views) | | | Tasted by cweiner on 12/10/2015 & rated 91 points: Drinking at its peak. (2217 views) | | | Tasted by cweiner on 10/30/2015 & rated 92 points: Seems to be hitting its stride. Enjoyed over two days, the second like the first. (2114 views) | | | Tasted by Ecoenophile on 7/17/2015 & rated 90 points: PnP... just like my first bottle - started out with a bit of an overpowering tartness... then mellowed well with a nice earthiness and muted red/purple fruit. Smooth finish.... with a little acidicity. Overall - very nice. Wish I had read my own previous note... and decanted for an hour first, as that really helps this wine. (2343 views) | | | Tasted by RandyOnie on 7/13/2015 & rated 89 points: Pretty good now, especially nice blend. Cherry, Cola flavors. Medium tannins. I can see this improving over the next couple of years. (2169 views) | | | Tasted by galewskj on 5/26/2015 & rated 89 points: A light, fruity, easy drinking California pinot. (2262 views) | | | Tasted by sesalmon on 5/24/2015 & rated 90 points: An easy drinking Pinot, lighter than the 2009 but still filled with sweet ripe fruit and spice. Nice silky finish--not too complex but very drinkable. (1875 views) | | | Tasted by cweiner on 3/19/2015 & rated 90 points: Better after a day or so (2151 views) | | | Tasted by cweiner on 2/26/2015 & rated 82 points: Strong must.
Corked seemed solid but perhaps bad bottle. (2041 views) | | | Tasted by pcgraves on 2/21/2015 & rated 89 points: drinking very nicely. Not complex but glad I have more. (2095 views) | | | Tasted by jinks on 2/14/2015 & rated 93 points: beautiful wine. tons of fruit, nice backbone and silky smooth (1789 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Pinot 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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