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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.4 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Roentgen Ray on 12/17/2018 & rated 94 points: Wow! This wine finally opened up and it's terrific. Until now it has been as tight as granite. Now it's an explosion of red and blue fruit, it's suave and complex, and very classy. The tannins are liked polished glass. The warm, fruit driven finish lasts at least a minute. The balance leans slightly towards acidic and so this would pair great with a fatty salmon or other terrific meal. (454 views) | | | Tasted by Roentgen Ray on 4/22/2015 & rated 85 points: Tight and a little chalky. Maybe it needs a lot of time to open up. It was in a similar place as when I first tasted it from the producer and his daughter, or maybe this is all it has. I have one more bottle, maybe its the Willamette Valley version of Domaine de Montille (known for long lived Pinot). (882 views) | | | Tasted by Portland Pinot Pigs on 9/5/2014 & rated 90 points: We received this as a library selection for our wine club pick up over Labor Day Weekend of 2014. It is a beautiful wine for its age and if you have any in your cellar, it is time to drink. Elegant is a good description. It paired beautifully with our pork tenderloin tonight. (962 views) | | | Tasted by millerarner on 11/8/2012 & rated 92 points: Good solid Pinot. Agree that it lacks a bit in complexity, and it's on the thin side, even for a Pinot. Agree with the note calling it elegant. Nice mouth feel and finish, but definitely not full bodied. Red fruit for sure and a better nose by far than the last couple I've had. (1309 views) | | | Tasted by Sundesertcactus on 4/21/2012 & rated 89 points: No formal notes, had this with two 2006 Winderlea's and this finished third. This was a nice wine but didn't have the complexity of the Winerdleas. (1427 views) | | | Tasted by vine20 on 11/24/2009 & rated 92 points: Bright ruby red with a natural pinot and earth nose. The raspberries are elegant, full bodied, light and very sweet, almost like a licorice. Full mouthfeel and long finish. (1464 views) | | | Tasted by rogerr on 5/20/2009 & rated 93 points: trade tasting: elegant and pretty with lots of light red fruit (1411 views) |
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Et Fille Wines is a family-run Oregon winery established in 2003 specializing in pinot noir. Et Fille, which means "and daughter", honors the hand-in-hand, father and daughter team of Howard Mozeico and Jessica Mozeico that makes these wines.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.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
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