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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.4 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 31 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by VinoAddict on 4/3/2024: Glad I waited on this one... The "Estate" bottling from '08 is really showing well now that it has some age. Still drinking youthfully, with a fresh bouquet on the nose and some lively fruits on the palate. (162 views) | | | Tasted by Ralphie1 on 3/1/2019 & rated 92 points: Drinking beautifully! (1008 views) | | | Tasted by Ewhite30 on 3/12/2018 & rated 92 points: Drinking beautifully. No signs of slowing down. (1163 views) | | | Tasted by Ralphie1 on 2/17/2018 & rated 92 points: Nice earthy beautiful Oregon Pinot. (1147 views) | | | Tasted by VinoAddict on 3/20/2017: Simple and clean. Classic Burgundian, but not what I was expecting to find in a wine from De Ponte that was produced after one of the best growing years in recent memory. The nose was fantastic, but the body left me wanting more. Perhaps the wine is resting? I'll hold off on opening any more bottles for at least a year... (1678 views) | | | Tasted by mossreport on 8/15/2015 & rated 91 points: Great nose. A little lighter in the mouth then expected but still a solid pinot. (2327 views) | | | Tasted by zscheiner on 5/16/2014: Sweet cherry fruit on the nose and in the mouth. Not super complex but tasty. (2478 views) | | | Tasted by jinks on 12/26/2013 & rated 94 points: P&P. beautiful color in the glass. Nose is pure Willamette Valley pinot - lucious cherry fruit and berries, a hint of earthiness. Mouth is pure silk with soft tannins, plenty of fruit and great structure. Very nice. (2350 views) | | | Tasted by jdinkin1 on 8/28/2013 & rated 93 points: Dinner at Lark Creek Inn in Newport Beach. Great place. Try it. Had halibut and wine went well. Dried cherries, mushrooms and earth one nose. Wine has it. Nice brightish fruit, balanced acid and still some tannin. Can go another few years. Burgundian and delicious. (2514 views) | | | Tasted by jdinkin1 on 2/27/2013 & rated 92 points: Burgundian. Some age will improve (2393 views) | | | Tasted by VinLancaster on 1/11/2013: Portland CellarTracker offline (Sauvage et Fausse Piste Winery, Portland, Oregon): Lofty scents of dried cherries covered in dark chocolate with lovely elements of crushed toasted fennel seeds, dates and cherry blossoms. The persisting palate offers pomegranate, plenty of slate, mushrooms and cinnamon spiced toast. Finishes with strength, a touch of dryness and fine tannins. (2703 views) | | | Tasted by marlons34 on 6/17/2012 & rated 92 points: Solid wine, will not disappoint. Has the personality and characteristics of a classic burgundy. (1815 views) | | | Tasted by TannicBeast on 6/16/2012 & rated 90 points: Tried at Pappas' Pinot Noir Tasting. Very expressive nose of medium plus to pronounced intensity. Very balanced and elegant. (1510 views) | | | Tasted by ECL on 2/27/2011 & rated 92 points: To me, exactly what an '08 Oregon Pinot should be. Not very heavy, but full of flavor. Very drinkable now and I suspect will get better with time. (2185 views) | | | Tasted by Jack Cranley on 2/8/2011 & rated 91 points: Pretty nose with cherry fruit, earth, lilacs and a touch of rubber. Nice soft mouthfeel, very complex and elegant. Full flavor. A long finish that peels away in layers. Intense and fine at the same time. (2224 views) | | | Tasted by David Paris (dbp) on 1/30/2011 & rated 91 points: Pre-Birthday tasting (Willamette Valley): Of course for the best wine I was out on the patio so I didn't really take detailed notes, but this one definitely has the stuffing, and it's good today. The palate is much fruiter than any of the other wines here today, showing some slight green notes that are fine. It's really pleasing and deep in scale, with great complex, rich length. Should age well for up to a decade. (2882 views) | | | Tasted by rnellans on 8/28/2010 & rated 91 points: Solid 08. Tasted at winery. Red and dark fruits. Soft tannins but enough acidity on the back end. Should improve with some cellar time. (2415 views) | | | Tasted by subtlet on 8/14/2010 & rated 91 points: Raspberries and leather show on the nose along with a bit of funk and some nice nutmeg scents. It's lovely and soft on contact with subtle blackberry flavors caressing the palate. At no point does any element become overwhelming. Soft, elegant tannins rise up with the deep and full blackberry flavors. Both elements deliver fully and then slowly fade with excellent balance intact all the way through. It remains refined, yet still full on the mid palate. The flavors evolve for a long time on the finish. Real long - it runs out for over 30 seconds! Lovely now, and the thoughts of what this wine may become over the next few years are very exciting. 91+ (2280 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| De Ponte Cellars 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.EstateIn the United States, "Wines with “estate bottled” designations must: a) also designate an appellation of origin or an AVA, and both the vineyards and the winery must be located there; b) the grapes must come from vineyards owned or controlled by the winery; and c) the wine must have been produced, from crush to bottle, in a continuous process without leaving the winery’s premises."
- WINE LABEL FAQS: A QUICK SUMMARY OF LABEL DESIGNATION RULES" by David E. StollUSAAmerican 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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Dundee Hills Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association website
Located just 28 miles southwest of Portland, and 40 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the Dundee Hills appellation is situated within an irregular circle of about 6,490 acres in total, of which more than 1,264 acres of vineyards are planted. This region is unique for its higher elevation, warmer nighttime temperatures, less low-elevation fog and frost, and lava-based Jory soil series of reddish silt, clay and loam soils.
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