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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 18 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by dolce0404 on 1/29/2014 & rated 89 points: Great pinot. Paired beautifully with pork tenderloin with peppers. Strong notes of black cherry, mushrooms, with hints of vanilla on the finish. (1873 views) | | Tasted by Ecoenophile on 5/17/2013 & rated 88 points: Light, slightly earthy nose. Iniital attack is red fruits - pronounced strawberry. Good acidity and a moderalty long finish (for a PN). Nothing great - but solid. Satisfactory QPR at $20 PA discounted price. (2145 views) | | Tasted by BenSwetnam on 2/4/2012 & rated 88 points: A little rough and over toasted at first. Better after being open for a day. A little heavy on the toast for my liking. (2455 views) | | Tasted by Snoman on 7/5/2010 & rated 93 points: Consistent with prior bottles, a true blockbuster. (3241 views) | | Tasted by Benrobertsiii on 7/4/2010 & rated 80 points: Clean. Nice finish. Light color (2702 views) | | Tasted by Snoman on 2/23/2010 & rated 93 points: Consistent with our last consumed. Drinking at peak, but might surprise us over the next year or so. Brooding, smokey, mysterious all describe this multi-layered and intriguing Pinot. Substantially darker in glass, than in late 2008, it's really living up to its promise. The finish lines up for a city block, terrific integration of black fruit, loam, forest underfoot, just a hint of rose petal....and everything is in balance. This one is nothing short of spectacular. (1747 views) | | Tasted by Snoman on 11/13/2008 & rated 93 points: Terrific nose of stawberry and red cherry from a medium garnet color leads to a palate of rich fruit, silky structure and a lingering finish that lasts and lasts. Great combination of new world style and Cote du Nuits clones for a very pleasing wine. Versatile, approachable and satisfying, while maintaining terrific balance. (1849 views) |
| Buena Vista Producer Website2006 Buena Vista Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard Series Ramal Vineyard Dijon ClonesFrom Buena Vista website: Winemaking The grapes were hand harvested September 19, 2006, hand sorted and de-stemmed. Each lot was cold soaked for five days to maximize color and flavor extraction. Fermentation took place in five ton open-top fermenters punched down three times a day to broaden the texture and complexity of the wine. After 14 days on skins, the wine was aged in Francois Freres, Demptos and Remond French oak barrels (40% new) for 9 months.
Tasting Notes The 2006 Dijon Clones Pinot Noir is deep purple in color with aromas of blackberry, mocha, toast, damp earth, cardamom and roasted nuts. It continues with a spicy entry and flavors of black cherry, cocoa, broad sweet tannins and cherry liqueur. The wine lingers with a long rich finish balanced by great acid and fruit definition. The Dijon clones exhibit more structure than the Swan Selection and lend to darker black fruit characteristics. Bold enough to pair with a roasted rosemary rack of lamb along with new spring red potatoes.
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 Napa / SonomaSONOMA: The Yorkville Highlands AVA, approved in 1998, is located in the southwestern corner of Mendocino County, between Sonoma County's Alexander Valley to the South and Mendocino County!s Anderson Valley to the North. The region is 25 miles long, roughly in the shape of rectangle and bisected by Highway 128 which runs the length of the AVA. The region!s terrain is hilly and forested, with elevations ranging from 1,078 to 2,442 feet above sea level. The distinguishing features of the Yorkville Highlands AVA are rocky soils with a high gravel content and the climate, which is cooler than Alexander Valley but warmer than Anderson Valley, and significantly cooler at night than the surrounding areas.CarnerosStraddles the southern ends of Napa & Sonoma Counties. |
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