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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.8 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 41 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by oropeza on 12/29/2014 & rated 88 points: Floral / red fruit in front moving quickly into earthiness and loam. Nice (2829 views) | | | Tasted by cmw4444 on 12/7/2013 & rated 90 points: Rigtig god pinot noir. Drikkes nu (3742 views) | | | Tasted by Bhohne on 12/25/2012 & rated 82 points: Had to decant for 90 minutes. This wine did not age well. (4545 views) | | | Tasted by Chefthome on 2/10/2012 & rated 85 points: Fruit forward. (5228 views) | | | Tasted by leonardo_de_araujo on 12/10/2011 & rated 88 points: Cherries but with a green vegetal nose... Interesting . Almost plums on the nose
Spicye. Good concentration without any syrupy feeling....
On the back end ... Some orange peel spiciness..
Good (5426 views) | | | Tasted by BillB656 on 11/17/2011: More euro than I expected (which is a good thing). Foresty, earthy, nice balance, decent. (3471 views) | | | Tasted by NewFrenchClaret on 8/19/2011 & rated 80 points: Pretty nice on the nose- dark fruit and particularly cherry notes. Let down by a very short finish though. (2188 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 4/27/2011 & rated 85 points: Full bodied and dry. Cherries and raspberries. Just a very little sticky in the finish. Ok, but nothing special. (2485 views) | | | Tasted by richardhod on 4/15/2011 & rated 88 points: Shared with family and friends. Not as amazing as I thought it might be, as it was still tight the following day. Good, sharp red / black cherry fruit, on a medium body, with a hint of earth. HAas integration and sructure, just tastes tight and young still. Straightforward rather than great to me, but perhaps with time more wil come out: it was a restrained, cool, potentially great year in CA, and Carneros will therefore have produced very long-lasting wines. Strong acid backbone. Perhaps it may have don better after more days open.
I'm going to keep my other bottles in cellar to see if it mellows and opens up somewhat with age. It has the acid to handle that, so may be very fine with some age. (3025 views) | | | Tasted by Leomania on 2/27/2011 & rated 89 points: Really enjoying this on its own. Flavors of cherry and pomegranate, good acidity with a tiny bit of grapefruit towards the finish. Exhibits a muted sweetness throughout. Drink by the end of the year. (2833 views) | | | Tasted by MatthijsVisser on 12/31/2010 & rated 90 points: Lots of corned beef on the nose. Nicely balanced with fruit, earthy notes, and red fruit. There's more to this one than the Anderson Valley Wind Races we just finished. (2885 views) | | | Tasted by bemeyer on 11/29/2010: Shared two bottles over two nights. Nice, light, mello fruit, balanced wine. Great value (3157 views) | | | Tasted by dboatguy on 10/15/2010 & rated 90 points: Very nice smooth Pinot. Took to restaurant with nice meal.. Opens well after first pour a swirl. Glad I have some more. (2943 views) | | | Tasted by dke on 8/15/2010 & rated 83 points: Smoky oak with too much heat. (1773 views) | | | Tasted by genergy on 8/14/2010 & rated 90 points: Good value fruity (berry) but not overpowering. Not your typical Cali pn lots of finesse (3284 views) | | | Tasted by DanR on 8/4/2010 & rated 87 points: Very light. Earthy cherry, strawberry, mint, and herbal flavors are focused and clean, but lacking in excitement and depth. Nice everyday pinot, it didn't blow me away but was easy to drink and food friendly. (3382 views) | | | Tasted by KC Lawyer on 2/20/2010 & rated 91 points: Noticeable fruit right from the beginning, but not overpowering. Very complex - lots going on in the finish, with cherry notes. Not a trace of harshness. My guess is this will be good and better for several more years. (4068 views) | | | Tasted by psoals on 12/20/2009 & rated 90 points: Consumed with the extended family during thanksgiving. Great wines and value. Ripe juicy red fruits and some baking spices. (3674 views) | | | Tasted by dchorton on 5/14/2009 & rated 86 points: Nice, light, good complement to NY strip steak. $54 at restaurant. Wouldn't buy again even at retail ($30?) price. (3788 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Schug Producer website
Carneros winery founded in 1980 by Walter and Gertrud Schug. The winery is located on 50 acres planted in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which is the winery focus. As of 2008, the winery also had releases of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and a sparkling wine. These other varietals are purchased under long term contract from growers. Walter Schug began his training at Geisenheim, a German wine institute. In the early 1960's the Schugs moved to California from Germany where Walter went to work for Joseph Phelps. The legendary Phelp's Insignia wines of the 1970's were crafted by Schug. Part of the reason he left Phelps was to produce Pinot Noir. Stylistically, Schug wines tend to be produced in the "European" style with lower alcohol levels and more balance than has been typical for California wines lately. European wine sales account for about 30% of Schug's production. In addition to Walter Schug, the other winemaker is Michael Cox who joined the winery in 1995. 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 Napa / SonomaSONOMA: The Yorkville Highlands AVA, approved in 1998, is located in the southwestern corner of Mendocino County, between Sonoma County's Alexander Valley to the South and Mendocino County!s Anderson Valley to the North. The region is 25 miles long, roughly in the shape of rectangle and bisected by Highway 128 which runs the length of the AVA. The region!s terrain is hilly and forested, with elevations ranging from 1,078 to 2,442 feet above sea level.
The distinguishing features of the Yorkville Highlands AVA are rocky soils with a high gravel content and the climate, which is cooler than Alexander Valley but warmer than Anderson Valley, and significantly cooler at night than the surrounding areas.CarnerosStraddles the southern ends of Napa & Sonoma Counties. |
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