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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.9 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 15 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 1/9/2016 & rated 86 points: This was a disappointing showing for this wine -- our last of 3 bottles. It had very tart fruit (cherry) and drank as if it were younger than 2010. And certainly younger than other other bottles, which had secondary notes of earth / forest floor and spice, too. Must have been an off bottle. With Donna, Jen and me in Princeton. (1666 views) | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 8/29/2015 & rated 91 points: Cellar clean-up. We had at least 1 more bottle of this wine, which was very tasty. Drink now but it could age a bit more, too. (1742 views) | | | Tasted by BillyRayValentine on 8/9/2015 & rated 88 points: consistent with last note, but this bottle tasted softer and riper, not as fresh or bright. Still very good. (1812 views) | | | Tasted by BillyRayValentine on 7/26/2015 & rated 90 points: Nice balanced pinot. Good fruit, not over the top. Decent acidity. (1816 views) | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 7/4/2015 & rated 91 points: At the Bunny Burrow in Sea Bright, NJ with Pam and Justyna. a tasty wine. Red fruit, raspberry, some earth, forest floor and spice. Tasty wine now. Drank on its own before the meal. Best in the special Riedel Old World Pinot glasses. (1797 views) | | | Tasted by La Cave d'Argent on 11/21/2014 & rated 89 points: One of the few wines actually fulfilling the criteria of our single-blind Central Coast Pinot Noir tasting, the Evening Land Spanish Springs (kindly provided by M.B.) fills the bill. Deep ruby, extracted and packed with raspberry, cola, spice and a touch of citrus on the nose and palate, this is very characteristic of the appellation. Medium-bodied, ripe, round and seamlessly alcoholic (13.5%), it stays solid in the middle and closes with a medium-length, smooth finish. This is a delightful Central Coast Pinot which was a refreshing break from the multitude of Burgundy "ringers" at the tasting. Drink now-2019. (1251 views) | | | Tasted by Martin Redmond on 8/14/2014 & rated 91 points: Maroon color with forest floor, baked red fruit, dried rosé and a bit of spice aromas. On the palate it's medium bodied and intense with great acidity and a silky texture. It shows tart cherry, pomegranate mineral and spice flavor. Long finish (1219 views) | | | Tasted by shaffej on 5/5/2014 & rated 92 points: Drank this next to it's sister vineyard from Santa Rita Hills, CA It was a classic old world vs new world style. Both had their qualities but this one def won out. (1352 views) | | | Tasted by Sour Grapes on 12/24/2013 & rated 85 points: Pretty consistent with last year's notes. A nice everyday type of wine with mild tannins. No need to hold any longer as this is not a very complex wine. I don't believe this is going to develop any secondary characteristics. (1876 views) | | | Tasted by Valleyfog on 8/30/2013: Very dark with a dense feel in the mouth. Ripe red fruit with earthy mineral tones. Rounder than most from this region. (1991 views) | | | Tasted by Sour Grapes on 10/1/2012 & rated 86 points: A real nice everyday wine. Balanced and food friendly. (2265 views) |
| By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, California's Central Coast: Better than Ever (Aug 2012)
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| Evening Land Vineyards Producer website
L.A. Times article: Evening Land Vineyards' eccentric yet grounded vintner
We absolutely love the wines being made by Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman. They capture everything exciting about modern American winemaking; elegance, intensity, tension and vitality. Our release of their latest Sta. Rita Hills wines from their Californian label, Sandhi, disappeared in record time a couple of weeks ago, so we are delighted to now present the brand new 2021 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from their Oregon winery, Evening Land. Their philosophy and winemaking approach remains the same at both locations of course, but the resulting wines are markedly different. Terroir!
The Willamette Valley in Oregon is often compared to Burgundy, for the challenging growing conditions, varieties planted, and the quality-minded smaller scale producers that have chosen to work here. It is therefore not surprising that super sommelier Raj Parr and winemaker Sashi Moorman, who bonded over their love for elegant European wines, found their second home (away from their Domaine de la Cote vineyard) here, becoming full owners of Evening Land in 2012.
The Evening Land estate, whose vineyard is known as ‘Seven Springs’ is planted overwhelmingly to Pinot Noir, followed by Chardonnay, and Gamay. The oldest own-rooted blocks of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are a testament to, and daily reminder of, Oregon’s incredible winemaking history. Seven Springs’ eastern exposure ensures the vineyard awakens to the warmth of the morning sun. The vineyard’s position opposite the windy Van Duzer Corridor, mitigates hot, sunny afternoons in the Willamette Valley with cool winds from the Pacific. As valley temperatures increase throughout the day, warm air rises, replaced by cooling winds flooding in from the Pacific through the Van Duzer gap and across the vineyard. This daily cooling, along with the eastern aspect, affords the grapes the luxury of extended time on the vine.
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 Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
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