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| Drinking window: Drink between 2016 and 2021 (based on 15 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 10 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Momus99 on 8/28/2018 & rated 91 points: Had an Hilton Oak Brook resort. Pop and pour. Dark red, enough so that I suspect they slipped some other varietal in (Syrah?) for color. Nose is a very appealing mix of red fruits and funky barnyard (in a good way). Palate is very nicely balanced with ample, but not excessive, acidity. Tannins are muted. Medium finish. Definitely on he earthy side of Pinot. I quite liked it. (1096 views) | | | Tasted by pernod on 6/2/2018 & rated 91 points: Deep red, clear edge, long thin drops. Raspberry, touch of vanilla and red cherry nose. Red cherry, some wood and touch of spice / pepper aroma. Refreshing with a pleasant stucture overall. (1056 views) | | | Tasted by pernod on 9/1/2017 & rated 91 points: Tasted at the vineyard.
Deep red, clear edge, long thin drops. Nose with vanilla, oak and black cherry. Tastes of blackberry, raspberry, and green apple. Lovely fruit, rounded tannins and pleasant acidity. Ripe but can still be stored. (1087 views) | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 7/21/2017: Red cherry aromas that cast a shadow. Some wild cherry to the palate. Just a touch of cinnamon spice. Fatness to the palate with angles.
Later that day, harmonious mid/- weight old world red fruit and spice. Become friends with this wine. (644 views) | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 5/12/2017: Fat and rich fruit to the aromas. Has a Folk Machine Vecino Vineyard PN thing going on. Elegant, but all about a generous mouthfeel., with a rhubarb aspect. 80 year old vines.
Monks from Vogeuot brought PN to Assmanhaussen in the 12th century. 100% PN in Assmanhaussen, no Riesling. (589 views) | | | Tasted by Paui on 10/22/2016 & rated 89 points: Needs decanting for 1 hour+, fruity, tasty, great QPR. (396 views) | | | Tasted by Paui on 10/15/2016 & rated 89 points: This wine is August Kesseler's pinot wine he sells for a couple of years under a special Kesseler label and now for a reduced price of €3.99 in the Netto discounter stores in Germany. Grapes are not from the famous Assmannshauser site but from selected wineries in the Pfalz region. Not much wine left in the stores but a great deal if you get the chance to buy. Will see how this develops, no decant just pop and poured this time, and still this was quite impressive to drink. 88p+
lots of improvement on day 2, more open, "sweeter", revised +1p (363 views) |
| By James Suckling
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Vinous, 2014 Germany: Riesling Resists Rain on the Rhine (May 2016) (5/1/2016)
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| August Kesseler 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.Germany Wines of Germany | The Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP) | How to read a German wine label | Geographical Information Down to Single Vineyards
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2014 Vintage Report by Terry Theise
2014 Vintage Report by Wine Spectator
"My gut still tells me the Saar (and to some extent) the Ruwer are better overall in 2014 than the more storied areas of the Mosel proper, but those that spent the requisite time living in their middle-Mosel vineyards made some of the most electric and "feathery" Riesling in a long time (maybe the finest in 20 years - yes, it's true!)" - Jon Rimmerman (Of course only a very short historical memory would call the Saar and Ruwer less 'storied' than the middle Mosel - jht)Rheingau VDP Rheingau (Official site) | The Rheingau (Wines of Germany) | Wikipedia about The Rheingau
On weinlagen.info
The small but fine wine-growing area Rheingau offers one for the culture of the vine ideal microclimate and best soil conditions. The Rhine runs uninterruptedly almost one thousand kilometres from Basel up to its muzzle into the North Sea, in a northerly direction. With a short exception - the Rheingau. The Rheingau mountains force the river to a change in direction here. The vineyards falling in this region to the south stretch really to the sun. The king of the white wines, the Riesling, finds ideal local conditions for the unfolding of his fine fruity and elegant type of vine character on the multilayered weathering grounds with loess, loam and sand additions. |
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