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| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2015 (based on 27 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 41 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ebert on 5/15/2018 & rated 91 points: Well-balanced pinot that is still showing great. Drink soon (1081 views) | | | Tasted by Rwhfly on 1/16/2017 & rated 89 points: A little past prime but still has moderate Pinot fruit. Tannins still present but time to drink! (1528 views) | | | Tasted by folsomarndt on 12/11/2016 & rated 91 points: Wow!! (1627 views) | | | Tasted by ebert on 10/3/2014 & rated 90 points: Nice, well structure pinot that held up very well during drinking over 3 days. Medium bodied Pinot with good fruit and nice acid for a clean finish. (2538 views) | | | Tasted by Brian Love on 6/26/2014: Big, cola. (2664 views) | | | Tasted by jmcafee on 5/3/2014: I liked it. But be forewarned that it is overripe and very fruit forward. This is not a cool climate pinot, for sure. (1910 views) | | | Tasted by adamb95 on 3/25/2014 & rated 92 points: Absolutely delicious with traditional turkey dinner. Maintained true to the varietal but with classic Segehsio style - drinking beautifully now. (1763 views) | | | Tasted by ghobby on 2/1/2014 & rated 89 points: Not bubbly, subtle flavors, nice finish (1749 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 9/1/2013 & rated 91 points: Really enjoyed this wine. Nice balance and structure, nice nose, strawberry. Very easy to drink-- no food required. (1289 views) | | | Tasted by rxlaw95 on 5/4/2013: Drank as part of a vertical. Holding up nicely. 2007 was deemed clearly superior. Not surprising. (1232 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 4/12/2013 & rated 90 points: Ruby red color with strawberry nose. As the bottle opens, this does not taste like you typical medium bodied Pinot-- more full bodied and big berry. As the wine opens, starts to let loose-- terrific! Wonderful bottle by Seghesio. Drank bottle with my wife, of whom typicaly avoids Pinot-- she enjoyed as well. Turns out to be medium bodied, nice long finish, great taste. (1260 views) | | | Tasted by rxlaw95 on 9/16/2012 & rated 89 points: Still a very meaty Pinot that pairs with a wide variety of foods. (2060 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 5/13/2012 & rated 90 points: This Pinot continues to age nicely. Too bad, my last bottle. Very fruit forward with lot's of cherry and red berries. Great finish. (2010 views) | | | Tasted by rhanke on 12/5/2011 & rated 90 points: nice finish (2331 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 11/26/2011 & rated 90 points: This wine has developed nicely in the last year. Robust fruit nicely balanced. (2237 views) | | | Tasted by rxlaw95 on 6/12/2011 & rated 88 points: So this bottle disappointed me. Perhaps bottle variation? My ratings are all over the map. I expected something fruitier and more vibrant. What I got was a hot and unbalanced approach I was not expecting. Perhaps an awkward development phase?
Disclaimer: Just got back from another RRV tour so probably this one wouldnt hd up to Merry Edwards, Marimar, etc given the price point. (3048 views) | | | Tasted by rxlaw95 on 4/16/2011 & rated 92 points: The spring campout ratings on this one surprised me. I thought this would be a warming up wine but it got strong support across the board. Maybe this one is starting to show some flare. (2908 views) | | | Tasted by patent_atty on 4/4/2011 & rated 88 points: missed on the finish (3730 views) | | | Tasted by rxlaw95 on 1/19/2011 & rated 89 points: This one disappointed a bit. Hoping this is an awkward phase. The bitter backend really takes away from the fruit and spice inherent to the Pinot. Wonder if it will calm down with time or just turn sour. Will save the next one for another year. (3171 views) | | | Tasted by rxlaw95 on 11/21/2010 & rated 91 points: Very drinkable now but young. This took a good decanting before the fruit came out. It is big and bold fruit which I like but it is very atypical of RRV. more like a really fruity zin or peppery Pinot. Really fun wine. (3508 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 11/19/2010 & rated 88 points: Nice Pinot but a bit young. Good fruit. Went well with Veal Piccatta over Fettucine. (3396 views) | | | Tasted by wirelesswine on 11/14/2010 & rated 89 points: Very delicious, very typical Sonoma pinot, and drank well with some decanter time (3492 views) | | | Tasted by 3 Schuls on 10/19/2010 & rated 88 points: beautiful and balance, just misses a bit of finish (3797 views) | | | Tasted by CJM on 10/17/2010 & rated 89 points: delicious pinot (3752 views) | | | Tasted by CJM on 9/26/2010 & rated 91 points: pinots, especially domestic, have a wide rannge of opinions. I loved this pinot since it had more character than oak and had great flavors. It might be worthwhile to give it a little more time (3868 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Begun in 1895 by our grandfather, Edoardo Seghesio. Seghesio Family Vineyards is a collection of estate vineyards in Sonoma County hand-farmed by our family for four generations.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 Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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