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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.5 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 146 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by gjv115 on 4/8/2018: PNP. Popular wine. Changed rather rapidly. Went through a couple odd phases. (1213 views) | | | Tasted by gjv115 on 3/5/2018: pnp. Tasted a little burnt at first but came around quickly. Nice, light cherry flavor. Very smooth and delicious and popular with the audience. Definitely at the end of life cycle, though. Drink up. (1193 views) | | | Tasted by apounds on 4/23/2016 & rated 93 points: Well balanced but soft and with enough acidity that it should easily last until 2020. (2366 views) | | | Tasted by drmarclevine on 11/19/2015 & rated 92 points: Popped and poured. Big nose of black pepper, smokey cherry tree, raspberry preserves and some vanilla oak. Surprisingly deep in the mouth. Unsweetened raspberry jam and a healthy shot of resin. Long finish. Much better than the bottle we had in '11. Paired perfectly with pasta and mushrooms, thyme, and brown butter. Drink now or short-term hold. Fine. (2533 views) | | | Tasted by Knicksfan on 7/4/2013 & rated 88 points: Nice Pinot. soft and easy (4767 views) | | | Tasted by Vinophiliac559 on 5/6/2013 & rated 90 points: Black cherry, earth notes and light pepper (1557 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 4/11/2013 & rated 88 points: Opened last night after a long tough day at the cat doctor. It had hints of all the characteristics I loved in previous vintages of this wine--the soft cherry and the caramel tones--but there wasn't much interesting secondary development and at the same time, it's relatively low acid and all the tannins are gone. Probably would have rated it higher a year or two ago. Still a nice drink, but it's just going to fade from here so if you have 'em, drink up! (3927 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 1/17/2013 & rated 93 points: Opened by thelostverse at dinner.Deep garnet color with notes of cherry, lavender, rose petals and red fruit with a lovely spice (clove?) undertone.Well-balanced; cherry, spice, white currant and berry flavors. Long finish. There is an elegance here- not something I associate with August West (or any SLH Pinots that I can recall). In a really terrific place right now. No reason to hold this as far as I am concerned- drink now-2014+. (3200 views) | | | Tasted by thelostverse on 1/17/2013 & rated 93 points: Last bottle. Opened at Anvil with Allred. This bottle was singing last night. Paired perfectly with a pork chop in soy, ginger and brown sugar sauce. Typical Rosella's cherry and cola. Nice lengthy finish. (3007 views) | | | Tasted by affordableCollector on 11/29/2012 & rated 84 points: clear, reddish in color. floral, chemical, earth, citrus on the nose. cherry, smoke, oak, orange on the palate. lingering finish. (3034 views) | | | Tasted by gutt22 on 8/19/2012: 14.7% alcohol. red cherry color. Pretty nose of black cherry and blackberry, with a bit of the Rosella's grapefruit coming through. In the mouth, beautiful blackberry and cherry fruit, with spice and earth notes that lead to a good kick of acidity. This has rounded out in the past couple years and has a smooth, open-knit texture on the finish. A- (2093 views) | | | Tasted by tonyvelebil on 2/8/2012 & rated 92 points: Had this Wednesday night with dinner - roasted salmon on a bed of lentils with steamed broccoli. Very good bottle and in a very good place. Nose is nicely fruited with cherries and cranberry, some baking spice and earth. On the palate it's got really lively mouthfeel and presence without being heavy or too light. More of that crancherry, a little beetroot, more baking spice and that tell tale Rosella's grapefruit/citrus. Nice lingering finish. Well done. 92/100.
Disclaimer - I am friends with Ed Kurtzman, pretty sure I helped bottle this and worked a harvest with Ed. (2959 views) | | | Tasted by Grape_ape on 2/6/2012: popped and pooured. This was unfortunately exhibiting slight secondary fermentation. Had a bit of effervesence on the tongue. Seemed to go away after vigorously swirling for a while, but detracted from the wine. (2518 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 10/22/2011 & rated 91 points: Similar tasting notes to previous bottle. Last of the 06's! (2734 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 10/13/2011 & rated 91 points: Similar tasting notes to previous bottle. (2682 views) | | | Tasted by NotNYC on 9/3/2011 & rated 90 points: Lovely, balanced and on the lighter side. A full mouthful of deep flavors that meld beautifully. Not profound but up against the gloppy 05 this is a masterpiece. (2719 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 9/1/2011 & rated 91 points: Ed Kurtzman's Pinots Blindtasted, with Ed (Tom's House, Palo Alto, California): Group's #8 (my #5) – 125 pts.; 0, 3, 1, 8 - medium red color with pale meniscus; sous bois, light French oak, tart cherry, baked raspberry nose with some VA; tasty, tight, tart cherry, french oak, tart cranberry palate; needs 2-3 years; medium-plus finish 91+ points (2414 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 8/25/2011 & rated 91 points: Similar tasting notes to previous bottle, with a bit of heat on the finish. (2913 views) | | | Tasted by drmarclevine on 7/31/2011 & rated 87 points: Ho hum. Cherries and raspberries but lacking any real depth or power. Well-made but nothing exciting. (3012 views) | | | Tasted by rentmp3 on 6/18/2011 & rated 87 points: Pinot Days 2011 - San Francisco, CA (Fort Mason Center - Festival Pavilion, San Francisco, CA): Cloves, sweet, short finish, medium acidity. 87-88 (4233 views) | | | Tasted by A&C on 6/8/2011 & rated 89 points: Not a bad little treat to consume while packing. (3312 views) | | | Tasted by Screameagle on 6/8/2011 & rated 90 points: Definitely seems to be in it's prime. I'm not a fan of the 2006s in general but this one is very good. Making an excellent wine in a mediocre vintage shows how good Ed kurtzsman is. For my palate Ed is one of best Pinot makers in California. This bottle proves it. Ripe but not over the top. (3483 views) | | | Tasted by TheFoodieTraveler on 5/10/2011 & rated 91 points: Ready to drink. Balanced fruit, a bit of earth (3471 views) | | | Tasted by ksmith on 4/2/2011 & rated 90 points: Dark ruby, nose od cherry, spice. This has lots of black cherry on the palate with licorice on the finish. Popular at the tasting (bottle almost empty!). (3528 views) | | | Tasted by rickspicks on 3/25/2011 & rated 93 points: Very perfumed nose of strawberry, pomegranate, spice and dusty earth. Silky-smooth, creamy texture with sweet, ripe fruits and a medium, smooth, very fruity and slightly acidic finish. Overall rather feminine, but also with intense fruit flavors and plenty of texture. This is a terrific wine. (3606 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, November/December 2008, IWC Issue #141
(August West Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (9/1/2011)
(August West Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard) Group's #8 (my #5) – 125 pts.; 0, 3, 1, 8 - medium red color with pale meniscus; sous bois, light French oak, tart cherry, baked raspberry nose with some VA; tasty, tight, tart cherry, french oak, tart cranberry palate; needs 2-3 years; medium-plus finish 91+ points 91 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (6/24/2009)
(August West Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard) Light medium cherry red color with clear meniscus; nice roses and tart cherry nose; rounded cherry palate with minerality, depth and complexity; medium-plus finish 92+ pts. 92 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (3/15/2009)
(August West Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard) Medium cherry red color with pale meniscus; slightly bretty, saline and roses nose; tight yet, tart cherry, mineral, tart raspberry and strawberry palate; medium finish 91 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (6/29/2008)
(August West Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard) Great ripe strawberry and sous bois nose; very tasty, ripe strawberry and sous bois palate; medium-plus finish 93 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (5/14/2008)
(August West Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard) Pale red color; intriguing, highly aromatic raspberry and spicy red fruit nose; tasty, rounded, light bodied tart cherry and red fruit palate; medium finish 91 points |
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| August West Producer website 2006 August West Pinot Noir Rosella's VineyardWinemakers notes: The Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir is the wine which launched the August West label in 2002. In a way, we could call it our flagship wine. The 2006 version shows classic Rosella’s Vineyard characteristics, and is a testament to Gary Franscioni’s unparalleled farming of his vineyard. It starts with the intriguingly spicy and fruit-driven nose which immediately tells you the wine is from the Santa Lucia Highlands. The natural acidity on the palate brings the wonderful rhubarb and cola flavors into focus in time for the long, slightly toasty finish. The 2006 Rosella’s Pinot Noir should drink well from the end of 2008 through at least 2012.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.Rosella's VineyardIn 1996, Gary Franscioni planted the 50-acre Rosella’s Vineyard, named for his wife, on their estate property just 1½ miles north of Garys’ Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands Appellation of Monterey County. We have been sourcing grapes from this vineyard site since 2005 and believe that Rosella’s Vineyard, with Gary Franscioni’s exceptional farming practices, produces a unique wine representing the best of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Santa Lucia Highlands has proven to be a world class appellation, and we are proud to offer a wine from this great vineyard.
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Exact position on weinlagen-infoUSAAmerican 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 Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
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Central Coast AVA WikipediaSanta Lucia HighlandsAppellation: Wine Artisans of Santa Lucia Highlands | Winegeeks article
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