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| Drinking window: Drink between 2009 and 2013 (based on 17 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 196 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by jgh123 on 6/7/2022 & rated 92 points: Next to last bottle. Still fresh; very nice. (597 views) | | | Tasted by jgh123 on 4/16/2022 & rated 91 points: Bought on release. Other reviews have suggested it's past prime but this was spot on. 14.#% abv which is a little higher than I like but this was rich with black fruit on the nose; a little pepper but overall, rich dark fruit; mildly lingering. I'll drink my last couple of bottles over the next couple of years. (634 views) | | | Tasted by AlphaL on 12/18/2015 & rated 88 points: This was just past it's prime, but still good. (3764 views) | | | Tasted by gpatramanis on 4/3/2015 & rated 84 points: past it's prime. (4721 views) | | | Tasted by cbrachfeld on 10/25/2014 & rated 89 points: Continues to hold up very well. Light-medium body, very good varietal character. (4408 views) | | | Tasted by stewartl on 2/18/2014: Smoked black cherry,graphite, velvety 88 pts (4769 views) | | | Tasted by joet626 on 2/22/2013 & rated 92 points: Last bottle of 5 and best I have had over 4 years. Seems to have gotten richer and more full-bodied over time. Lots of cherry taste. Very good. (5922 views) | | | Tasted by ksde on 11/27/2012 & rated 92 points: My last bottle of this classic Pinot. (3836 views) | | | Tasted by DTWOB on 10/26/2012 & rated 88 points: Not as good as I remember back two years - maybe it has peaked? (3683 views) | | | Tasted by sellerscellar on 10/8/2012 & rated 90 points: Very nice SLH point. But beware, if you like burgundy, this is not the pinot for you. VERY much a new world wine. Extremely fruit-forward, but still delicious. (3494 views) | | | Tasted by will2wine on 10/6/2012 & rated 90 points: Amazingly for a $17 bottle, this was still tightly strung. Could go another year or two. (3217 views) | | | Tasted by Pour Boy on 7/31/2012 & rated 93 points: There are many "very good" wines that make the transition to "excellent" and even "outstanding" with just a few years in the cellar. This is one of them. Exceptional bottle tonight -- wonderful nose of cherry, with classic California Pinot Noir profile on the palate. I love how supple and smooth this wine is, and I love the hint of tartness on the finish. Well done, Paraiso. Sadly, my last bottle . . . (2568 views) | | | Tasted by winopops3 on 6/20/2012 & rated 88 points: Cloying sweetness has been largely supplanted by earthiness and dark cherry. Pretty tasty. (2366 views) | | | Tasted by joet626 on 5/1/2012 & rated 90 points: Very nice. Cola, cherry taste. Quite complex. (2493 views) | | | Tasted by JSolo on 3/30/2012 & rated 90 points: Still very good. Taste the cherries. (2329 views) | | | Tasted by cbbrown3 on 1/25/2012 & rated 88 points: A medium ruby color with lightening at the rim. Cherries, baking spices, forest floor, and a bit of vanilla on the nose. Medium body with soft, ripe tannins and very nice acidity. Spicy, tart cherries with just a bit of earthiness in the background. Medium length finish. Drinking well now, but probably needs killed off in the next year. (3120 views) | | | Tasted by joet626 on 1/8/2012 & rated 89 points: Good. Hearty and Full-bodied. A little rough around the dges but a good solid bottle (3178 views) | | | Tasted by joet626 on 1/8/2012: Good. Hearty and Full-bodied. A little rough around the dges but a good solid bottle (3137 views) | | | Tasted by Barry Notes on 11/26/2011 & rated 87 points: PnP. Clear, med ruby/red color. Decent wine, med body, light finish, nothing off. good every day juice. Nothing off. (3624 views) | | | Tasted by JSolo on 11/24/2011 & rated 90 points: Very good with Thanksgiving dinner. 3 bottles consumed (3380 views) | | | Tasted by cbbrown3 on 9/9/2011 & rated 86 points: Medium ruby color. Forest floor, cherry, baking spices, and a bit of cranberry on the nose. Medium body with soft, ripe tannins and tart acidity. A bit oaky on the palate with cranberries and spice. Fruit had faded a bit and that was the best part of this wine in the past. Shortish finish with earthiness dominating with some spice and cranberries. Either this is a slightly off bottle or it's time to kill this one off, it's a shell of what it was a year ago. (3948 views) | | | Tasted by Pour Boy on 9/6/2011 & rated 92 points: Lovely aromas of cherries, followed by berries, earth and spice. Took about one half hour for the tannins to soften, but when they did the wine was soft and supple. Have one bottle left after this one, and wish I had more. (4189 views) | | | Tasted by Armando B on 8/17/2011 & rated 86 points: Big scale furit forward Cali pinot. No mistaking it for anything else. Seemed to be in better balance on Days 2 and 3. Not mind-blowing, but nice enough. Hardcore burgphiles will not like. (4162 views) | | | Tasted by cbbrown3 on 7/19/2011 & rated 90 points: A medium ruby red color. Earthy, cherries, dried leaves, vanilla, and a hint of oak on the nose. Medium body with soft, ripe tannins and very nice acidity. A bit more oak on the palate and finish than the nose leads you to expect. Finish gets a bit spicier. Nice length. Not one to plan on cellaring for several years, figure next 1 to 2 years. (4380 views) | | | Tasted by CdP in NYC on 4/19/2011 & rated 89 points: Again, this was great. I could definitely see it improving with another year on its side. (5192 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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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.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
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
Central Coast AVA WikipediaSanta Lucia HighlandsAppellation: Wine Artisans of Santa Lucia Highlands | Winegeeks article
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