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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.1 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 23 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by Acohen on 10/23/2022 & rated 90 points: very dark cherry and spice (376 views) | | Tasted by t_moderne on 4/24/2021 & rated 89 points: Pop and pour. Saved 1/2 bottle and tasted over the following two days. Dark purple color. Nose offers dark cherries, blackberries and some beef blood. has me thinking of Syrah, and not Russian River Pinot Noir. Flavors are the same - black cherries, black plums and that beef broth and roast beef note. Good acidity to give the wine lift. Good depth of flavor. Nice mouthfeel. Interesting. Enjoyable too, even if it was not what I was expecting from a RRV Pinot. (665 views) | | Tasted by Bwalter17 on 5/5/2019 & rated 92 points: Aged very nicely and drinking very well. (865 views) | | Tasted by theodore3 on 11/5/2018 & rated 92 points: Drinking very well. Delicious. (967 views) | | Tasted by bdhanna on 12/21/2017 & rated 92 points: Wonderful, still drinking well. Not yet peaked. (1025 views) | | Tasted by huevosconvino on 2/14/2016 & rated 95 points: I have had a lot of R-C wines, but this one really stands out. Incredible complexity and depth of aroma and flavor...wow. I wish I had more. This has years of life ahead of it. (1640 views) | | Tasted by jasonrsa on 12/25/2015 & rated 92 points: Drinking really nicely now; easy pop and pour. No formal tasting note. Was gone on secomd day, so drink up. Had side-by-side with 2008 Terrace Neuma Sonoma Coast and this was the unanimous favorite. (1655 views) | | Tasted by NY Wino on 10/6/2015 & rated 92 points: Dark ruby red color, nose of earth and some alcohol, the wine has excellent fruit still with some good acidity, so this wine should last for at least another 3-4 years. Long delicious finish. Great value. (1473 views) | | Tasted by jasonrsa on 7/11/2015 & rated 89 points: Pop and pour at a casual restaurant. Deep, murky purple in the glass. Classic RRV nose, finish had some surprising and substantial leather and oak notes. Fruit has faded a bit, but still drinking nicely and will go for a bit yet. (1549 views) | | Tasted by ogres3 on 11/28/2013 & rated 91 points: Not a big pinot snob and this trends toward a syrah. Deep purple with earthy fruits and leather. Had with turkey and a bit over the top. Good finish. (1989 views) | | Tasted by mwellington on 11/25/2012 & rated 89 points: Easy pop and pour wine. Fades after about 2 hours. Drink now. (2030 views) | | Tasted by gutt22 on 3/13/2012: 14.4% alcohol. Red cherry color. Very pretty nose of black cherry, baking spice, and minerals. This is classic RRV. The black cherry fruit on the palate just explodes; it's tight and focused. Bright acidity supports the ample spice and earth notes. Long finish. Good stuff that will unwind and take on some elegance with age. A- (2167 views) | | Tasted by JohnScottMoore on 10/16/2011: Sta auction party (2462 views) | | Tasted by t_moderne on 11/9/2010 & rated 88 points: Pop and pour and enjoyed over several hours. This is a bit cloudy- murky even. Lacks the vibrancy of other RC wines. A nose of wet rocks - minerals and a medicinal hint too. Sour cherry and grapefruit. Crisp acidity with a good backbone of mineral, stones and fruit. This needs more time. (2502 views) | | Tasted by wallstreet on 11/5/2010: A nice bottle of wine, but I think it needs to stay in the bottle at least another year to further integrate. Seems very ageworthy and I will hold off for a year before trying again. I would say 3-5 years on its side would be the sweet spot. Lovely overall, just needs a little time. (2042 views) |
| Radio-Coteau 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.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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