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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.6 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 33 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by The Drunken Cyclist on 12/9/2018 & rated 94 points: I bought three bottles of this wine way back in 2011 at the winery. That was before I started this blog, and a few years before my now ten year-old learned how to ride a bike. The first two bottles were evidently less than stellar since I did not write a note for the first one and the second was corked. Such is life, I guess, in the wine appreciation “biz.” This bottle, though? Whoa. Stellar from the jump, which is what I expected from one of the legends of Santa Rita Hills (the first vintage was in 1982). Although I have never met Richard Longoria, tasting this wine makes me want to jump in a Saab and drive to his doorstep. Eucalyptus and black cherry dominate the nose with hints of black earth and anise. The palate is simply luscious: great fruit, plenty of depth, and a finish that would linger until the closing credits. Outstanding. thedrunkencyclist.com (1267 views) | | | Tasted by bacchus on 2/10/2018 & rated 90 points: shared with pat at selkirk manor to celebrate the end of the work week. this bottle had languished in the cellar waiting for an opportunity to share with pinot loving friends which never arose. lack of feedback from other tasters also contributed to this bottle having been forgotten. the wine proved to have outlived it's projected longevity. flavor profile also improved since last when last tasted 6/2014. availability of proper glassware may have contributed somewhat but developmental evolution of the wine over time cannot be discounted. the wine shows greater balance than before with more fruit evident. no green pepper this time. this wine demonstrates that california pinot is capable of ageing gracefully. even moreso, considering that this was a half bottle. overall, an enjoyable experience. would buy this again in a recent vintage. need to explore other st. rita hills producers as well. (1521 views) | | | Tasted by Minnesota on 12/27/2015 & rated 93 points: Lovely, rather "blew the socks off" 2007 Rochioli Little Hill that preceded. (2706 views) | | | Tasted by grayfont on 4/10/2015 & rated 91 points: wow - I had feared this stuff was over the hill but it was still delightful today. Perhaps not quite as good as at it peak, but still very very nice. It is aging gracefully, with the fruit showing strong for about 15-20 minutes after opening but then fading back to a really rich and balanced experience after that. Yeah, I'd open it soon if you have it - but you don't need to race to the cellar... I'm kicking the "drink by" date out to 2016 even though this was my last one... Enjoy! (3060 views) | | | Tasted by wbduval on 1/6/2015 & rated 91 points: Drinking nicely (3270 views) | | | Tasted by Cabfrancophile on 11/30/2014 & rated 91 points: Drinking great now. Strawberry, mushroom and a hint of kirsch on the nose. Fruit forward, but definitely on the balanced, red fruited side of the line. Well-resolved structure, again fresh strawberry and cherry on the attack with a rounded mid-palate. Finishes with mushroom and integrated oak flavors (spicy, gentle sweet tannin). Everything in place, and a long clean finish. I don't see much upside in further aging, as the fruit may begin losing some of its freshness in the near future. (2602 views) | | | Tasted by bacchus on 6/28/2014 & rated 89 points: Pat and i brought this to have with Marty and Sandy at their home after enjoying dinner at The Poached Pear in Point Pleasant. Marty chose to serve this in a cordial glass which may have thrown off the flavor profile. I picked up mostly green pepper which I would not expect in a pinot. Have to say this was not to my liking. But, given the circumstances I can not consider this a final judgment. (2491 views) | | | Tasted by halfred on 3/22/2014 & rated 93 points: Excellent wine, no issues with proper aging, very nice (1776 views) | | | Tasted by jnewman77 on 11/27/2012 & rated 92 points: Dark ruby color with beautiful notes of black cherry, raspberry, and fresh turned earth. The palate is lovely with a very nice balance and an acidity that makes the wine fantastic with food. The finish is fantastic and leaves you wanting the next sip. Overall a very good, beautifully balanced pinot noir. (2824 views) | | | Tasted by VAD on 11/3/2012 & rated 92 points: exceptional pinot. Drinking very well right now. Smoot. (2535 views) | | | Tasted by FieldingYost on 4/10/2012 & rated 92 points: Cherry preserves, wilted roses, strawberry licorice on the nose. This has fresh, pure, and supple cherry and strawberry flavors, and plenty of acidity yet. I like the verve here, and the depth belies the ripeness on the nose--more than meets the eye. (3216 views) | | | Tasted by wallstreet on 12/25/2011 & rated 90 points: Very nice Pinot. Not over the top. Decanted for 30 min. Nicly perfumed nose. A bit tight still on the palate. A bit of spice picked up in the mouth. Should improve over the next two or three years. I noticed a toasty oak finish. Should further integrate but will have oak on the finish for the foreseeable future. I thought of Vincent Giradin Red Burgs when I tasted this. Both have that oaky taste, but not overbearing. Great cellartracker S.S. Gift. Thanks Grayfont! (3139 views) | | | Tasted by Uglypinga on 12/3/2011: interesting nose of plum and chocolate. the palate is a let down because its tight but shows some bright fruit. not much else. should be good in a few years. (2942 views) | | | Tasted by grayfont on 10/8/2011 & rated 93 points: still drinking amazingly well. see prior notes for details. How will I ever find the patience to wait a decent amount of time on my last 2 bottles? (2117 views) | | | Tasted by VAD on 10/6/2011 & rated 91 points: Excellent wine. Smooth and great fruit. (2080 views) | | | Tasted by Xfactor on 9/12/2011 & rated 90 points: Still that big black cherry nose, earthy and nice Herbs de Provence, some cola undertones. Tannins start in somewhat clayey, but evolve to more feldspathic minerals. Finish could be a little more brooding, but the acidity and balance is so nice that can be eschewed. As oxidizes, becoming laden with freshly foraged fungi, almost annoying so by end of bottle. Great on the cooler side of serving temp. Don't hold this one too long; drinking wonderfully now. 90/B = 50/5/14/8/7/6 (2049 views) | | | Tasted by grayfont on 7/30/2011 & rated 93 points: What a sexy wine - - luxurious in the mouth and yet remarkably full bodied for a pinot. The fruit is there, and it is still fresh, but the supporting cast of mushroom and cola notes are just as prominent. Really, though, the flavor profile isn't what this wine is all about -- to me, it's all about that mouthfeel and body. This is an absolute favorite! (2231 views) | | | Tasted by Xfactor on 7/14/2011 & rated 91 points: Black ruby, full to edge yet with clarity. Wet, earthy tone and black cherry and blackberry. Great balance, mouthfeel is slightly acidic, but the brightness really hang around through the finish which is full on red raspberry, hint of apricot skin and oak. Was better on the youthful side of oxidation, surprisingly. 91/B+ = 50/5/13/7/8/8 (2183 views) | | | Tasted by Anthony Lombardi on 5/22/2011: A night at Harvest Vine (Seattle, WA): Slow ox'd 45 minutes or so. Dark garnet with some clearing around the rim. Rich nose with red fruit and spicy orange peel. Full bodied wine. Powerful and complex palate with some oaky notes, but well integrated with black raspberry, bing cherry and even a little root beer laced with anise. Good acidity permeates throughout and the finish is long and accentuated by silky tannins.
A great example of a fully modern Pinot which is in balance. A big expression of the grape, but tasty and complex. (2725 views) | | | Tasted by Xfactor on 5/20/2011 & rated 91 points: Cool, damp vineyard floor with soft macerated black cherry on this nose, little rosewater. Red currant and under ripe strawberry fill the palate, and hints of leather, truffle, and cola playing backup. Tannins very smooth and integrated. Long finish for a pinot, black cherry, some damp meadow aromatics, hint of nutmeg. Finish concluded a bit mineral; it is neither sweet nor dry, just balanced perfection. Dark ruby body fading gently to the meniscus, coupled with the broad, yet adolescent palate – this one is still a bit young. 91 now, 92+ in another 1-2 years. 91/B+ = 50/5/12/8/9/8 (2365 views) | | | Tasted by RCS73 on 5/14/2011 & rated 92 points: Popped one of these last night - wanted to see what the "sea smoke" hype was all about. Very rich and full bodied. Nice berry fruit and deep "Pinot" nose. Probably should have decanted (2536 views) | | | Tasted by mikeaukenbals on 5/11/2011 & rated 92 points: Meadows' notes are spot on, though i give it higher score. Drinking great now, but will get better. (2434 views) | | | Tasted by grayfont on 4/6/2011 & rated 92 points: Wow. Really delicious with more substance than usual for a pinot. this wine has amazing texture - it's smooth but also can be felt all over the mouth. a huge winner. (2553 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 2/28/2011 & rated 92 points: Sta. Rita Hills AVA 10 Year Anniversary Trade Tasting (RN74, San Francisco, California): Nice red fruit, tart red fruit, menthol nose; tasty, plush, tart red fruit, red currant, mineral, raspberry palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish (3356 views) | | | Tasted by Cabfrancophile on 2/5/2011: Clos Pepe, Cold Heaven and Longoria (Santa Ynez Valley): Seems to be opening up. Shows mushroom and a definite spiciness. Full bodied and rich. Complex with firm structure. Plenty of fruit here, but not showing the baked edge to it I found in the '06. This looks like it'll get really good soon. (3784 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Gregory Walter
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(Longoria Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard) Nice red fruit, tart red fruit, menthol nose; tasty, plush, tart red fruit, red currant, mineral, raspberry palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish 92 points |
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| Longoria Producer website
2007 Longoria Pinot Noir Fe Ciega VineyardIt is our great pleasure to release the new vintage of our flagship Pinot Noir from Fe Ciega, our estate vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills appellation.
The 2007 harvest season experienced normal temperatures. This enabled the grapes to reach maturity during the third week of September, which is historically the average date for Fe Ciega Vineyard. Sugar levels averaged around 24.7 Brix for all of the lots we harvested over a three day period.
Each lot was fermented and aged separately in French oak barrels. Approximately 32% of the barrels were new. The wine was aged in the barrels for 15 months, which is four months longer than has been our usual practice. This resulted in a wine that is smoother upon release than some of our past vintages.
The wine has a medium dark ruby color. The aromas are a mixture of intense exotic spices and dried berries. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied with strong spices accenting dried cherry flavors. Balanced oak vanillin contributes a slightly sweet impression in the mid-palate and finish. The tannins are slightly dry but will smooth out with 2-3 years of additional cellaring. The final result is an intensely flavored wine that manages to still remain elegant and balanced.
Serve this wine with game such as rabbit, quail, and pheasant to name a few excellent pairings.
Rick Longoria, Winemaker
October 1, 2009Pinot 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.Fe Ciega Vineyardhttp://www.longoriawine.com/fe-ciega-vineyard.php]
2008 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of our Estate Vineyard, Fe Ciega. Originally planted to 7.75 acres with three clones of Pinot Noir, we added an additional 1.25 acres of Pinot Noir and .75 acres of Chardonnay in June 2008. The vineyard is situated on a small mesa about 350 feet above the Santa Ynez River in the middle of a 40 acre ranch owned by Hank and Brenda Klehn. Located at the end of Sweeney Road about 8 miles east of the Lompoc city limits, it is at the western end of the Santa Rita Hills viticultural appellation. The combination of the cool climate, clay loam soil with shale fragments, and gentle southern exposure all combine to produce intense, concentrated Pinot Noirs. 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
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