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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2014 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.6 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 54 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by vanpe003 on 8/30/2020: No detailed drinking notes. Drinking very well. Suffice it to say the 2012-2014 drinking window on CT is incredibly conservative. (998 views) | | | Tasted by DJLux on 5/13/2020: Pure Raspberry! Excellent (919 views) | | | Tasted by bravo.solares on 11/2/2017 & rated 91 points: See notes for previous bottle. Very similar. Elegant, restrained, food friendly, and delicious. (1856 views) | | | Tasted by bravo.solares on 10/12/2017 & rated 91 points: Pleasantly surprised - feared it may have been past its prime. Visually, very light red. Great nose - baking spices, cherries, earthy, and a touch of vanillin. On the palate, somewhat tart cherry, baking spices, earthy, mineral, great acidity. Classic PN, new world but with good balance. Will drink my last bottle within the next 12-18 months. (1935 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 9/27/2014 & rated 89 points: Relatively light bodied with earthy undertones. (4159 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 8/18/2014 & rated 89 points: Light brick red color. Spice, vanilla and herb scent. Tart cherry, tar and spice flavor with ample acidity and fine tannins. (3632 views) | | | Tasted by tbone on 5/29/2014: Wine held up on counter for 5+ days getting better and better. Love this wine and wish it came in a barrel. (3911 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 4/15/2014 & rated 90 points: Great wine for the money, better than the 2006 Roar SLH we had before this one. Age won't help it, so drink over the next year or two. (3403 views) | | | Tasted by JLPwine on 3/13/2014 & rated 91 points: Not a hearty pinot, but somewhat complex. Light cherry color and much cherry on the pallet. Drinking very nice now after 30 min decant. (3299 views) | | | Tasted by tbone on 1/5/2014: Took to dinner and really enjoyed this wine with food. Cherries, earth and seamless. Not a blockbuster but very good. (1922 views) | | | Tasted by capnkirk on 12/26/2013 & rated 90 points: Drank with friends last Saturday night. Well balanced lovely lighter notes of berry. Defintely a crowd pleaser. (1831 views) | | | Tasted by JAT on 10/27/2013 & rated 91 points: The more I drink this wine, the more I like it. Clean, pure, and distinctive red fruit that is more subtle than intense. A nice backbone of acidity and smooth mouthfeel. (2294 views) | | | Tasted by domco on 10/7/2013: Tart cherry, strawberry, some earthiness and nice acidity. Doesn't blow you away, but nice value for what you get. (2073 views) | | | Tasted by EMichels on 9/28/2013 & rated 90 points: Big nose; Slightly ripe; More fruit; Less acid (2045 views) | | | Tasted by Kuperman on 8/11/2013 & rated 88 points: Little jammy,little fruity. But also tad bit of earth. Little too much acid. Not bad overall though. (2184 views) | | | Tasted by CMN on 8/5/2013 & rated 87 points: Cherry and strawberry on the nose. Palate follows the nose with the addition of some baking spices. The strawberry on the palate gets a bit candied, which detracts from the wine a bit. Still, well balanced with ample acidity and very refined tannins. Medium finish.
Enjoyable, but somewhat simple, doesn't really have that extra gear to hold my interest, Good QPR at $25 but prefer the Les Voisins for an extra $15 or so. 87-88. (2147 views) | | | Tasted by pifcho on 7/16/2013: Becoming one of the most reliable widely available under $30 pinots. In general the whole tous ensemble line has yet to disappoint. Beautiful cherry fruit, great balance and a big yum factor = perfect restaurant wine. At Nomad. B+/A- (2099 views) | | | Tasted by chitowncdpguy on 7/14/2013: Loads of cherry fruit on the nose and palate. Delicate and producing a kind of tingling sensation. Some earth comes through on the finish. Nice. (1846 views) | | | Tasted by lolo66 on 6/17/2013: this is worth the price of entry. Hard to improve on this price point for a Cali Pinot done in a somewhat restrained style. There is some candy in there that was a bit cloying at times, but mostly I got restrained ocean spray with touches of pepper. (2124 views) | | | Tasted by bzell on 5/24/2013 & rated 90 points: Very good light delicate Pinot easy to pair with food. Good aromas on the nose light delicate notes of fruity berries on the palate. (1892 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 5/17/2013 & rated 89 points: This is a light, delicate, pretty wine. It is a nice change of pace. (1896 views) | | | Tasted by blakel on 4/18/2013 & rated 91 points: PnP. Intriguing nose, with earth, fruit and minerals. Very slightly fizzy on the palate, with racy acids and a distinct tart note of cooked rhubarb. As it opened up, the rhubarb blossomed into more complex fruit, with some strawberries and cherries. Medium+ tart finish. *later* On night 2, the palate is a tiny bit muted, or is it just more rounded and integrated? Now with a distinct note of cola. A really nice pinot, would buy again. (2087 views) | | | Tasted by condita1@gmail.com on 4/10/2013 & rated 90 points: It has a musky earthy nose. A pie cherry tartness on the palate. This is what you get when first popped. Does not hold back in its youth makes me think it was made to be drunk now. All pinot, all nice. Think antica terra lines. Maybe not as complex but enjoyable. Great price point. Enjoy I know I will. (2212 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 4/6/2013: Copain (SF Wine Trading Company): Light color. Musky strawberry. Light to medium weight, subtle red fruit, earthy and lightly smoky. Very nice basic cuvee. (2498 views) | | | Tasted by stvjackson on 3/26/2013 & rated 92 points: Seems to be hitting its prime now (as lovely as 2010 has proved to be for the right kind of wine, the vintage's lifespan appears to be rather short). Earthy, smoky, leathery, with a lovely undercurrent of cherry and cola in the nose. Tart cherry fruit, bright acidity that lingers in a long finish. (1897 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Producer Location (Google Maps)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 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)Anderson Valleyhttp://www.avwines.com/anderson-valley-appellation-map/
Anderson Valley stretches from Yorkville Highlands (located in a highland meadow straddling the upper Rancheria Creek and upper Dry Creek watersheds) through Boonville (located on Anderson Creek) and Philo (located on Indian Creek) to Navarro (located on Soda Creek). Rancheria, Anderson, Indian and Soda creeks are tributaries to the Navarro River, which flows north and west through the coastal range to the Pacific Ocean; Dry Creek flows south into the Russian River watershed in Sonoma County. The main stem of the Navarro River begins less than a mile south of Philo at the confluence of Anderson Creek and Rancheria Creek. The mouth of the Navarro is 10 miles (16 km) south of Mendocino, California. Encompassing 315 square miles (816 km²), the Navarro River watershed is the largest coastal basin in Mendocino County.
Such unique geography results in a wide diurnal range, with daily high and low temperatures occasionally diverging 40 or 50 degrees. This enables Pinot Noir growers to keep acid development in line with sugar and flavor formation through long, warm Indian summers. It also makes for superb Gewurztraminer and Riesling, giving rise to the valley’s annual Alsatian Varietals and Pinot Noir festivals.
The climate in the Anderson Valley appellation is tempered by cool marine air. Steep hills and mountains surround rolling to nearly level alluvial terraces. The dominant natural vegetation is a mixed forest of Coast Redwood, various native oak varieties, and Douglas-fir. Elevation ranges from sea level to 2,500 feet (760 m). The average annual precipitation ranges from 35 to 80 inches (900 to 2000 mm). The average annual temperature is about 53 °F (12 °C), and the average frost-free season ranges from 220 to 365 days. Towards the coast the summers are cool and moist with frequent fog, while the interior Anderson Valley proper features a warm to hot summer climate similar to nearby interior regions, with daytime highs occasionally in excess of 100 °F (38 °C).
Visitors to the Valley should come prepared for cool evenings and warm days. Locals dress in layers year round. |
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