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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.7 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 9 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Tomportwine on 9/23/2021 & rated 90 points: Pleasant Pinot, better balanced than most Oregon pinots. Controlled red fruits, medium acidity, medium tannins. Not complex, nor distinctive, but pleasant (473 views) | | | Tasted by Tomportwine on 9/1/2021 & rated 92 points: Very well balanced with delicious cherry, raspberry fruit, not too much, and velvet tannins, with a little earth and mineral note. Try again in a few years to se if it gets even better. (482 views) | | | Tasted by Kiteman12 on 9/15/2020 & rated 93 points: Nose - leather, cocoa powder, allspice, hints of some fruits
Palate - dark fruit - plum, black cherry, blackberry. Some chocolate notes, not as spicy as the aroma suggested. Good linger with balanced acidity. (670 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 4/28/2020 & rated 92 points: Decanted >1 hour. Nice ripe red fruit with cola and spice. In the mouth, a bit of earthiness with well rounded fruit. Very nice wine drinking very well right now. (797 views) | | | Tasted by Bmathews on 3/18/2020 & rated 93 points: Need to research Symbion vineyard as this is really good! Obviously Steve is an exceptional wine maker but I still would like to taste more wine from this vineyard. (809 views) | | | Tasted by Brian Glas on 9/5/2019 & rated 93 points: Fills the palate with red berry fruit. Very round. Enough balancing tannins to provide grip. Good finish (643 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 5/26/2018 & rated 89 points: Willamette Valley Weekend Visit; 5/26/2018-5/27/2018: Tasting at the winery. Soft and elegant red cherry with moderate weight and length, good+ balance. Good young. (1696 views) |
| Cristom 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.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
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