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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by CPSchoeff on 5/9/2020 & rated 93 points: Ruby garnet and translucent. A: gorgeous and full of damp earth/wood, Rose, and spice. F: deep, pure, rich and graceful earth and red plum, raspberry, and a peppery note. Bright and energetic finish. Beautiful.
Decided to post another note to update my rating of this wine to a new score of 93, but it turns out I used the same number a year ago! Superb stuff! Looking at recent notes, Drew is clearly my favorite producer of Cali Pinot, especially in the leaner years. (900 views) | | | Tasted by CPSchoeff on 3/9/2019 & rated 93 points: Brief notes, lots of wines...Pale ruby, floral and red fruit, and some herbs and spices. Palate pure, precise, gracious, complex. Soft and open later during dinner, showing even more depth to the red fruit and earthy components. Wonderfully bright at the end, hard to not hide the bottle!
This was the all around winner with no fewer than 5 tasters picking this as their favorite wine of the night. Tasted alongside Gevrey Chambertin VV and St Innocent Temperance Hill, this one received a unanimous vote, though two tasters waffled between the GC and this one. (1071 views) | | | Tasted by Chris Lorenzen on 7/20/2018: Not good. Lots of acid Bad bottle. (1341 views) | | | Tasted by blisscompound on 9/10/2017 & rated 91 points: Yes this taste like fog and cool coastal air. Really excellent. Terroir clarity comes through in a beautiful way. (740 views) | | | Tasted by blisscompound on 3/25/2016 & rated 92 points: You know the cliche is about to be dropped. Turn away now before you keep reading on. ::: Burgundian ���� (1895 views) | | | Tasted by air guitar & pinot noir on 3/19/2014 & rated 90 points: Similar to prior note (1946 views) | | | Tasted by air guitar & pinot noir on 3/17/2014 & rated 90 points: Solid effort from Jason Drew and a great QPR on this Pinot. Nice bright red color and flavors with red cherry, red raspberry and other red berries. Bright red aromas and flavors with good acidity. Pretty focused and to the point. Clipped finish. (1823 views) | | | Tasted by jstarnes on 3/6/2014 & rated 93 points: very good (1823 views) | | | Tasted by jstarnes on 1/29/2014 & rated 93 points: Very nice. Will probably improve a little but very good now. (1735 views) | | | Tasted by Murf130 on 1/25/2014 & rated 86 points: Good. Slightly out of whack, leaning more towards cherry fruit punch. Hey Koolaid! (820 views) | | | Tasted by dbermanmd on 12/31/2013 & rated 89 points: A little light on the palate and not the finish I expected from Drew. (1286 views) | | | Tasted by mpricher on 9/21/2013 & rated 87 points: Good garnet red color. Lots of candied Hi-C cherry and candied fruit on the nose. Cotton candy and cherry tang to the initial taste profile, but this did burn off a bit over an hour. More sweet than balanced, but went well with food. Not a whole lot of nuance, or depth. Just up front fruit, and a somewhat short finish. (899 views) | | | Tasted by diananm on 7/18/2013 & rated 89 points: Decanted, still tastes young. But perfect with paella, did not overwhelm. (899 views) | | | Tasted by Meerlust on 7/12/2013 & rated 88 points: Bright, clear red color. The expressive nose pounces from the glass with red cherry, celery root, sandalwood, and earth. On the palate, there is ample red cherry, cranberry, mustard seed, and asian spice. This light-bodied wine has vibrant acidity to balance its youthful fruit and comes across as weightless, yet flavorful. The finish is a little short but is packed with lovely red fruits. Overall, this is a very enjoyable wine with youthful fruit, balanced structure, and an expressive nose. If the finish were slightly longer, it would easily merit a 90 point score. (866 views) | | | Tasted by MattMauldin on 5/20/2013 & rated 90 points: Russian River & Anderson Valleys, April 27; 5/16/2013-5/21/2013: Notes of mushroom, forest, spice and fig on the nose. More red fruit notes on the palate with cherry & fig along with spice and floral depth. Nice velvety brightness with fine texture. Full finish. Very nice. (1336 views) | | | Tasted by smokeshowing on 3/26/2013 & rated 91 points: Beautiful aromas of freshly picked cherries combined with a combination of various spices. Floral flavors are highlighted by fresh red fruits, and very mild earth qualities. This is a wonderful wine from Jason Drew and we continue to be thrilled with the incredible quality offered in his releases. (1453 views) | | | Tasted by mcsac67 on 3/24/2013 & rated 90 points: Bright colored Pinot. Aromas of strawberry, raspberry and violet. Flavors of fresh strawberry and tart raspberry, with a bit of spice in the pleasingly long finish. Good balance, with nice acidity and fresh fruit flavors. A very nice value. (976 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 2/4/2013 & rated 91 points: Dark cherry red color; rosehips, sous bois nose; rosehips, sous bois, tart cranberry, mineral, saline palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points (35% whole cluster) (594 views) |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2013, IWC Issue #168
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| Drew Family Cellars 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 North CoastThe North Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) in California, covering more than three million acres, includes Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and portions of Marin and Solano counties. (see The Wine Institute for more information) |
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