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| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2012 (based on 63 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.6 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 35 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by J. Collier on 6/9/2014 & rated 88 points: Spice flavors at the finish mellow notes of blackberries
(3342 views) | | | Tasted by MCrawford on 9/30/2012 & rated 87 points: See previous note. (4651 views) | | | Tasted by MCrawford on 7/13/2012 & rated 87 points: For a $10 Pinot, this is hard to compete with. Light and clear as it sits in the glass. The nose is a little muted at first but once it was open I can get some floral notes, hints of strawberry and red fruits. Very easy to drink, seems pretty balanced for such a basic wine. Nice summer red. (4825 views) | | | Tasted by prasm on 10/8/2011 & rated 89 points: Tasted at Brix wine bar. Nose: Medium expressiveness, cherry fruit with floral scents - rose. Palate: Medium bodied, nice balance, light red fruit - cherry and strawberry. with a nice creamy texture which dominates a medium length finish. (4043 views) | | | Tasted by jazanol07 on 7/12/2011 & rated 85 points: Probably worth half of the $18 I paid for this wine. (6134 views) | | | Tasted by dirtyharry on 12/8/2010 & rated 90 points: light to medium body, velvety mouthfeel, smooth finish, everything in balance. highly recommended (4558 views) | | | Tasted by danielbleier on 9/29/2010 & rated 88 points: consistent with prior notes (4520 views) | | | Tasted by bg3034 on 9/21/2010 & rated 85 points: Pop and pour through Nuance Wine Finer. Red color, with strawberry, cherry and floral scents on the nose. Light mouthfeel, with strawberry, a little pepper and spice, and some tartness on the back end. Nothing terribly wrong with this wine -- just a bit one dimensional and it just felt very thin. 85-86pts. Aloha! (3307 views) | | | Tasted by danielbleier on 7/28/2010 & rated 88 points: Tangy, tart berries and spice, light and easy to drink. Don't look for depth here, but an enjoyable Tuesday night wine (3748 views) | | | Tasted by wino_tim on 7/9/2010 & rated 81 points: Magenta in color and bright with its candied cherry, pink magic marker, rubber and floral flavors. Light, fruity, and a bit short on the palate. (3451 views) | | | Tasted by hutch on 6/11/2010 & rated 86 points: 6/11/10: Well, our supplier sent some of this two us at half price by mistake, and I'll tell you what, it's still an 86-87 point wine, but for $10, I like it a lot more. Has an annoying vanilla thing on the back end that does go away with a little air. Pretty standard PN.
1/22/10: Didn't like this as much as the PG. Meidum bodied. Rather boring. 86 (3977 views) | | | Tasted by matthewjhale on 4/25/2010 & rated 89 points: Lots of dark fruit. Kind of grapey and there is some good blackberry candy flavors. A little spice as well. (3874 views) | | | Tasted by bmancini15 on 11/24/2009 & rated 90 points: Fantastic light bodied Pinot, just how Pinot Noir should be!! Light translucent color, all around very well balanced wine,enjoyed by all at the dinner party, thinking this will go very well with Turkey day after tomorrow... (4280 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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King Estate winery in Oregon in this 2003 photograph.King Estate Pinot Noir Acrobat For all Acrobat designated winesPinot 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.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Oregon* |
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