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| Drinking window: Drink between 2023 and 2029 (based on 6 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 19 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Wine Canuck on 2/20/2024 & rated 90 points: This pours light ruby in the glass. The nose is expressive and appealing with modest complexity. The predominantly fruit driven aromas show red cherry, pomegranite, grapefruit, peonies, pine needles, and a touch of new leather. The palate is light and elegant entering on the tart red fruit. The mid-palate shows medium minus tannin and medium plus acid with a touch fo grapefruit pith. The finish isn't terribly long but is appealing with tart grapefruit and cranberry closing things out. All in all this is a significantly better showing then when tasted a couple of years back. Seems a couple of years of age and lessened the reduction despite the screwcap. This is a tidy little wine that I find quite appealing. (578 views) | | | Tasted by rbfleming on 1/28/2024 & rated 89 points: Light bodied cherry fruit. (274 views) | | | Tasted by Dmar317 on 11/5/2023 & rated 92 points: Very funky bouquet, like a combination of mushrooms and blood. Bouquet was much fruitier the second day, with pronounced intense cherry. Dark fruit flavors, good acidity, mild tannins. Very different from any other Pinot I've had. Really good stuff! (395 views) | | | Tasted by ggtirevite on 6/24/2023: To Lily and Angel (516 views) | | | Tasted by Dave Dewar on 6/24/2023: Pretty funky when first opened, but that blows off with time. Very nice, would buy again. Very good RQP. (583 views) | | | Tasted by Steveweids2 on 3/18/2023 & rated 90 points: The aroma is that of mushrooms in moldy earth. card the earthy tones of the wine have also a very strong fruit forward component. It tastes of sour cherry, mushroom. (467 views) | | | Tasted by The Drunken Cyclist on 12/1/2022 & rated 91 points: Retail $35. Under screw cap. Quite light in the glass with a dirty black cherry nose. The palate is far fruitier, but by no means "fruity, than the nose did portend, along with some earth and minerality. Upon first sip, I was not a fan but it grew on me. I have been jaded by the opulence of Cali PN: this is quite lovely.
www.thedrunkencyclist.com (875 views) | | | Tasted by slywka7 on 9/4/2022 & rated 91 points: Popped and wrote this note 15 minutes after. Aromas of matchstick, funk, cranberry and earth. Very Burgundian nose. Flavors of cranberry, cherry, earth, mushroom and hint of strawberry. Ends with a 20-25 second finish with cherry and earth notes. Probably needs more air and will update it it improves but certainly an interesting wine. (705 views) | | | Tasted by Arindam B PhD DipWSET CSW CSWS on 8/5/2022 & rated 91 points: An elegant PN from classic region of NZ, Central Otago. Lighter bodied, supple med tannins with lots of dark/black fruits and pomengranate along with bramble and black tea notes. Tertiary notes of mushroom, leather, smoke and tobacco. (549 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Canuck on 6/15/2022 & rated 88 points: This pours light light ruby in the glass with some pink at the rim. The nose is aromatic and rich showing raspberry coulis, raspberry bush leaf, blueberry, mulberry, blackberry, and significant rubber/plastic reduction. The complexity here is low and the fruit quite brash. the palate is features a very berry-centric profile with medium minus tannin and medium acid. Texturally this is quite like chewing on seedy berries raspberry, blackberry, with a bitter green note balanced against the tart but pungent fruit. A decently well made wine but not something I'm all that drawn to. (1143 views) | | | Tasted by Double-A on 5/31/2022 & rated 88 points: Smoky, rooty, nettle, pepper, and tomato nose. Medium-bodied, balanced to fresh palate with distinct replays, ripe tannins and a tart acid finish.
3.5/5 (515 views) | | | Tasted by Jobu on 5/28/2022 & rated 92 points: Good NZ Pinot. Cherries, plum, red fruit. Good bit of spice. (327 views) | | | Tasted by cono_sur on 5/5/2022 & rated 91 points: Highly aromatic on the nose with lovely dark black cherry, dark currant, black raspberry, tea leaf, wet earth, and spice aromas. On the medium to medium-full bodied palate it has very nice, smoky mineral aroma replays to go along with balanced acidity. Fine tannins are smooth and subtly chalky. Excellent length on the finish. Score: 91+ pts (241 views) |
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(Loveblock Pinot Noir, Central Otago red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
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(Loveblock Pinot Noir, Central Otago red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sara d'Amato
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U.S. ImporterPinot 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.New Zealand New Zealand Wine (New Zealand Winegrowers)South Island Noeth Island (wine-pages.com)Otago On weinlagen-info |
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