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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 19 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by CurlerSue on 7/15/2017: Fog Dog - very smooth, rebuy (1919 views) | | | Tasted by aaronfeigin on 1/22/2013 & rated 87 points: Very nice balanced Pinot with cola and cherry flavors. A little short on the finish. Opened and poured around 3:30 for dinner at 6. (4831 views) | | | Tasted by scaredone on 7/1/2012 & rated 91 points: great. (5795 views) | | | Tasted by Chateau Cabron on 10/27/2011 & rated 91 points: Dark ruby, nice clarity. Nose of black cherries, raspberry, crushed rock and gingerbread. Medium bodied, bright acidity and pure, clean flavor on the palate. Nice, cream and red fruit laced finish. Extremely well made. This is a very good wine, and one that is a definite "buy" at the $30 price tag. (6791 views) | | | Tasted by Chickenstuff on 4/29/2011 & rated 88 points: Deep ruby red and syrupy. Sweet Strawberries. (7269 views) | | | Tasted by cmlee7 on 3/3/2011: Bright cherry flavors preceded by strawberries and vanilla on the nose. Burgundian in style. Lively wine. (6462 views) | | | Tasted by dantheleen on 2/5/2011: KL wine club bottle - very nice nose jammy (4172 views) | | | Tasted by SonomaWilliam on 12/16/2010 & rated 89 points: Bit dark, big. Well made though. (4260 views) | | | Tasted by jmcadams on 11/26/2010 & rated 90 points: Clean flavors. Raspberry, cherry, and after a few hours, lots of nice spice. Very nice. (4204 views) | | | Tasted by KVM on 11/10/2010 & rated 87 points: Big colour and big flavour for a pinot noir. (3781 views) | | | Tasted by hutch on 9/13/2010 & rated 87 points: Bright. Good fruit. This is nice, if maybe a little too expensive. (3843 views) | | | Tasted by GGinSF on 7/27/2010 & rated 87 points: Straight-forward Sonoma Pinot Noir. Fruit is at the forefront, dark cherry in particular. A lot of cola as well. Tannins are well balanced with the acidity, and nicely rounded. Not as complex as the best Pinot Noir, but worth its mid $20s price point. (4163 views) | | | Tasted by xboomer on 6/6/2010 & rated 90 points: Really enjoyed this very fruity Pinot. Second day the wine was still excellent. (4132 views) | | | Tasted by anonymoose12345 on 5/31/2010 & rated 87 points: Simple, fruit forward, good. (4166 views) | | | Tasted by Bderge on 4/28/2010 & rated 90 points: Dark cherry, raspberry, tobacco. Very nice flavor of bright fruit and supple tannin. Finish is fruity. (4380 views) |
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| Fogdog 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 CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
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