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 Vintage2010 Label 1 of 24 
(NOTE: Label borrowed from 2009 vintage.)
TypeRed
ProducerBlue Mountain (web)
VarietyPinot Noir
DesignationStriped Label Reserve
Vineyardn/a
CountryCanada
RegionBritish Columbia
SubRegionOkanagan Valley
Appellationn/a
UPC Code(s)626452551107

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2020 (based on 65 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 91 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by SadEdjo on 10/12/2020 & rated 92 points: Very dark; Fleshy cola; Oregonian in tone. (613 views)
 Tasted by 309VEB on 8/16/2019 & rated 89 points: Fruit is fading. Time to drink up. (713 views)
 Tasted by winot on 1/9/2019 & rated 92 points: This was really firing on all cylinders tonight. I recently read a review of a Blue Mtn PN that wasn't very favourable, and drinking this tonight, I can see how it might get overshadowed in a tasting of 50 wines, but I have always found that Blue Mtn Reserve wines have their own inimical, elegant profile - terroir? - that I always seem to like, especially at the table. Bravo. (753 views)
 Tasted by BcDuncan on 4/4/2018 & rated 90 points: 10 years old! and excellent flavour, a pleasant smoky flavour, one of the best BC Pinots (926 views)
 Tasted by winot on 10/1/2017 & rated 92 points: Absolutely lovely, in a great place right now. Medium cherry red with a slight orangish hue - beautiful PN nose, palate is superb- nice winey fruit, perfect balance, very good length, excellent wine. (964 views)
 Tasted by SadEdjo on 8/21/2015 & rated 91 points: Translucent ruby. Big cola & cherry nose & entry. Luscious & sweet fruit, fleshy,silky textures. Still youthful. (1222 views)
 Tasted by mye on 2/23/2015 & rated 89 points: Single blind tasting of 2007-2010.
Light purple. Nose of intense red fruit - strawberry and cherry. Medium tannins, med weight, mid low alcohol, medium acidity. Notes of earthiness developing. Drinking very well for a 2010.
#2 of the group tonight. (1177 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Richard Hemming, MW
JancisRobinson.com (8/16/2017)
(Blue Mountain, Reserve Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (8/10/2012)
(Blue Mountain Pinot Noir Reserve, Okanagan Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
By David Lawrason
WineAlign (4/23/2012)
(Blue Mountain Pinot Noir Reserve, Okanagan Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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Blue Mountain

Producer website

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.

Canada

https://www.winegrowerscanada.ca/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_wine

British Columbia

Wines of British Columbia (British Columbia Wine Institute)

Okanagan Valley

Okanagan Valley (British Columbia Wine Institute)

 
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