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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 33 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Acohen on 1/29/2018 & rated 90 points: Rich sweet cherry with some spice on the finish (881 views) | | | Tasted by joet626 on 12/17/2016 & rated 90 points: Very good. Sour cherry taste. Liked it a lot (1007 views) | | | Tasted by Bob in NC on 11/1/2015 & rated 89 points: Drank alongside the 2010. We preferred this vintage. The wine was cleaner with brighter fruit, nicely balanced with baking spice the linger with the cherry fruit on the finish. (1453 views) | | | Tasted by macavity on 8/18/2015 & rated 89 points: A higher degree of sweetness and cherry notes than I remembered from my last tasting. It's easy to enjoy, but not especially memorable. (1426 views) | | | Tasted by joet626 on 8/15/2015 & rated 90 points: Nice and fruity pinot (1409 views) | | | Tasted by Martin Redmond on 5/20/2015 & rated 90 points: Wines At Our Table; Week of May 24th, 2015; 5/18/2015-5/24/2015: Dark ruby color with raspberry, pomegranate, cherry, cardamom and baking spice aromas. On the palate, it's medium bodied, and fresh with a very supple texture with raspberry, cherry, pomegranate and spice flavors. Satisfying finish. (1278 views) | | | Tasted by mmcdds on 4/14/2015 & rated 88 points: It's been a couple of years since I last tasted this wine and it has settled into its adolescence nicely. The forward red fruit has become abit more restrained and the oak is not as overpowering as it was in its youth. There's still reasonable depth for a wine at this price point with baking spice and cola notes throughout. If you like Cali PN, this is a good example with a very good qpr. (875 views) | | | Tasted by Bob in NC on 12/29/2014 & rated 88 points: Drank alongside an '11 LWC Santa Lucia Highlands PN. This wine was thinner and not as balanced with the fruit and spice but still enjoyable. (833 views) | | | Tasted by Bellissimo on 12/21/2014: No doubt that this is from California. Bright, round and rich with a lucious mouthfeel. Nose show some earth, wood and herbal qualities I quite like. Taste is juicy fruit (raspberry, blueberry, pommegrate) with a little cola bringing up the rear. Right time and place, this delivers. (788 views) | | | Tasted by Central Coast Wino on 5/16/2014 & rated 91 points: Just excellent! (1111 views) | | | Tasted by Central Coast Wino on 12/19/2013 & rated 90 points: Definitely a lighter vintage of this wine, but still very nice. (1274 views) | | | Tasted by K-Web24 on 11/28/2013 & rated 90 points: A terrific Loring Pinot. Nice cherry cola hint on the nose. Very fruit forward palate with raspberries and cherries. Went well with the roast chicken we served. (1268 views) | | | Tasted by dontime on 8/2/2013: Typical Loring value - bright, fruit driven with contained alcohol. Brian consistently brings excellent value for the dollar. Would score like everyone else - 89-91. (1503 views) | | | Tasted by BrunelloBob on 7/24/2013 & rated 91 points: Softer than I remember, but the acidity is still there. Great mid-body weight and length. Cranberry dominates, raspberry, some sweet red cherry. Really like it. Nice job Brian. (1529 views) | | | Tasted by briquette on 4/27/2013 & rated 89 points: Nice juice for the $. (1308 views) | | | Tasted by brianngibson on 3/28/2013 & rated 89 points: Sour cherry, raspberry, cedar, and cherry cough drop. A little clove on the finish. (1208 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 3/27/2013 & rated 90 points: good ripe red fruit with cherries and light baking spice. Not overly complicated but really disappeared quickly (1157 views) | | | Tasted by BrunelloBob on 1/20/2013 & rated 90 points: Nice juice. Some ripping good acidity upfront, Loring-red fruit and a touch of smoke in the middle and (this sounds crazy) there's something almost Burgundian on the finish. I get the bit about the sneaky tannin too (Bellissimo). Better than the Santa Lucia. 90-91 pts (1169 views) | | | Tasted by flea on 12/30/2012 & rated 90 points: Little heavy on the alcohol from nose to taste. Getting more cola than expected along with red fruits. Enjoyable for the money certainly. (1187 views) | | | Tasted by Bellissimo on 12/14/2012: The SRHs is typically one of our favorite Lorings as it is a little more restrained than some of the SVDs. Twisted and poured. Bright pomegranate, cherry with a bit of wood on the nose. Dark raspberry, pomegranate a bit of cola spice. Plenty of acids up front, sneaky tannins bring up the rear. Not a real thinker but more like Californina sunshine in a glass. (1033 views) | | | Tasted by pkbackman on 12/13/2012: Raw and young, but typical Loring enjoyment. Fruit forward and light. (1444 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Loring Wine Company 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 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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