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| Drinking window: Drink between 2009 and 2012 (based on 43 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.6 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 26 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by wineismylife on 5/4/2014 & rated 89 points: WIML89
Tasted non blind at a wine tasting. Served from double magnum.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, berries and raspberries. Flavors of tart berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannin, medium bodied. Drink now. (2153 views) | | | Tasted by ras2006 on 7/8/2012 & rated 87 points: Medium bodied, fruity, easy drinking - nice for a warm summer evening on the patio (2346 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 8/14/2010 & rated 88 points: Great summer wine. Light and easy, with nice tannins on the finish. (2875 views) | | | Tasted by Lessthanzero on 5/2/2010 & rated 88 points: Mildly pleasant PN from King. Redfruit on nose. Some strawberry and sour cherry. In fact, sour is sort of the operatvie word here. PH was a little off center and too acidic for me. One of those "Please add sugar" things. (2977 views) | | | Tasted by Rich S on 12/12/2009 & rated 91 points: Pinot 5 of 6 as part of a blind tasting. Slightly dark ruby color. Bright red fruit aromas and some pine tree and floral notes on the nose. Strawberry and cherry flavors along with cherry liquor as well on the palate. Medium+ acid and tannin. Very easy to drink. Well made and quite enjoyable and the surprising WOTN in the tasting. (3132 views) | | | Tasted by RobertJF on 7/31/2009 & rated 87 points: Full bodied if not slightly insipid (1888 views) | | | Tasted by jmh st louis on 6/15/2009 & rated 88 points: red cherry, strawberry on a soft body. (1584 views) | | | Tasted by cjsadler on 1/26/2009 & rated 85 points: Not much varietal character. Fruity, easy drinking. (1594 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 1/19/2009 & rated 87 points: Light, cherry, easy drinker. (1585 views) | | | Tasted by Steve Jones on 11/27/2008 & rated 86 points: Lighter than I expected, it was still very enjoyable. Nice fruitiness and a hint of smoke. (1606 views) | | | Tasted by Moby Vino on 11/6/2008 & rated 89 points: Flowers and cherries, a bit of a medicinal note on the aftertaste, although perhaps this is the mint others have noted. David liked this..it had been open for a day, re-corked and refrigerated. An incredibly easy-drinking wine and, for the price, for a Pinot, a nice glass. I almost ranked it in the low 90s, but it's lacking .... something ... (1708 views) | | | Tasted by wino_tim on 10/19/2008 & rated 87 points: Smooth and round with plump red cherry and light floral notes. (1646 views) | | | Tasted by ikkaariainen on 10/14/2008 & rated 84 points: Enjoyed three bottles earlier in the evening at Youssef's 242 in Hickory NC with Kim and good friend Nitin Shenoy as part of a pharmaceutical dinner. Pleasant but light and quite young Oregonian pinot, would anticipate some improvement and maturation with a year or two of cellaring but overall not enough tannins and structure to mature much beyond that. Light floral nose of red cherry, vanilla and some hibiscus. Smooth, short aftertaste, no off tones, fairly well balanced. Primary flavors included cherry, blueberry and some mint developing on the aftertaste. (1649 views) | | | Tasted by wineaboutit on 10/1/2008 & rated 90 points: Very nice, nose of cherry, earth and vanilla. Medium bodied w/complexity and finesse, lengthy finish. (1651 views) | | | Tasted by wjcole on 9/23/2008: A good bottle of Oregon pinot noir. Enjoyed with Mexican food during Hurricane Ike. (958 views) | | | Tasted by slmax1 on 8/12/2008 & rated 89 points: Has a very nice floral nose, with a taste of plums, cherries, and raspberries. This wine has a very nice, smooth finish. (1769 views) | | | Tasted by slmax1 on 8/11/2008 & rated 90 points: Has a very nice floral nose, with a taste of plums, cherries, and raspberries. This wine has a very nice, smooth finish. (1765 views) | | | Tasted by winecat9 on 3/11/2008 & rated 85 points: Very soft, forward aromas and flavors. Same taste and body that Beaujolais wines often exhibit; (like carbonic maceration was used). Made to drink soon. No depth for aging beyond a couple of years. (1893 views) | | | Tasted by EMichels on 1/31/2008 & rated 86 points: Wine House - Oregon: Good balance; Lighter; Tart (2453 views) | | | Tasted by SBashmak on 1/28/2008 & rated 85 points: Overall not bad - worked really well with Indian food. (1962 views) | | | Tasted by KillerScaryRawr on 10/14/2007 & rated 85 points: Drank as part of a pinot flight @ KE. Nice, subtle pinot with blackberry, cherries, cocoa, and spice. Pleasant, but undistinguished. Best of the three pinots in the flight, but not worth the $29/bottle.
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King Estate winery in Oregon in this 2003 photograph.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.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Oregon* |
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