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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.9 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by klezman on 5/20/2021: This has evolved and improved significantly in the last 2.5 years. Lots of earthy mushroom, some black cherry, and lots to keep it interesting. Nicely balanced, of course. I guess these really are best at 10+ years old! (1419 views) | | Tasted by klezman on 1/11/2019: Nicely evolving wine. Cherries primarily, with waves of earth and herbs coming and going. Well balanced. Nice medium weight. Not gaining as much complexity as I'd hoped. (1565 views) | | Tasted by AEROSMITH on 10/21/2016 & rated 89 points: drinking well at this point (1108 views) | | Tasted by klezman on 5/11/2015: Earth and mushroom with bits of cherry and spice. Excellent Russian river Pinot without the candied notes that often happen with these wines. Love Iron Horse as usual. (2716 views) | | Tasted by klezman on 4/7/2014: Dirty, earthy, cherry, a bit of cola/syrup. Great wine, a touch less acid than might be ideal but very tasty indeed. As with most Iron Horse wines, also not sure it's worth the winery price but with a 25%+ discount it's a great buy. (3316 views) | | Tasted by jrg01 on 4/5/2014 & rated 92 points: Very smooth with an excellent balance of fruit and earth (1832 views) | | Tasted by KSWinegeek on 3/24/2014 & rated 88 points: Attractive color on lighter side of domestic Pinot spectrum. Earthy cherry nose. Cherry flavors, but just just does not sustain. (1641 views) | | Tasted by SeattlePaul on 2/19/2014 & rated 88 points: Very pleasant drinking, reasonable amounts of fruit, but not over the top. Pricey for what it is. (1278 views) | | Tasted by agorman on 6/18/2013 & rated 88 points: Very deep, dark inviting red color. Full, fruity nose. Taste of luscious, ripe red fruit and earth that lingers on the tongue. More subtle than many California pinots. Good balance. (1081 views) | | Tasted by bzell on 5/19/2013 & rated 87 points: Easy to drink subtle Pinot. Not like other RRV pinots much more Burgundian with subtle aromas of dark fruit and a light fruit forward flavors on the palate. A well balanced wine with not a lot of complexity but matches well with food. I would rate the wine higher but at $50 the wine does not deliver enough for this price point. (721 views) | | Tasted by strongry on 3/2/2013 & rated 90 points: Wow. First of all, gorgeous color. Definitely looks like a beautiful pinot noir. Nose and taste of dark fruit. Taste was much more complicated than what I just described, but it was just very good. Just reminded me of what a good pinot noir should taste like. (812 views) |
| Iron Horse Vineyards Producer website 9786 Ross Station Road Sebastopol, CA 95472Pinot 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 County |
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