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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 47 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by bdhanna on 2/23/2023 & rated 90 points: Still tasting good !!
A perfect cork after over a decade in the bottle, easily removed. Consumed over three days. Fresher fruit early, a little tired on day three. Deep ruby color with modest oxidation, clarity medium. Aromas of pomegranate and cranberry. Flavors of black cherry, raspberry, and black tea with a hint of forest floor. This Pinot Noir has a medium finish. A balanced and flavorful Pinot Noir blend from the Russian River Valley appellation. This age worthy wine may have more life remaining. I have three more bottles remaining in my cellar, so I will open soon to verify this tasting note. Great fruit and a great winemaking effort by Ben Papapietro. (168 views) | | | Tasted by bdhanna on 2/14/2023 & rated 91 points: Surprise !! This bottle is tasting really good right now !!
A perfect cork after over a decade in the bottle, easily removed. Consumed over two days. Deep ruby color with modest oxidation, clarity medium. Aromas of pomegranate and cranberry. Flavors of black cherry, raspberry, and black tea with a hint of forest floor. This Pinot Noir has a medium finish. A balanced and flavorful Pinot Noir blend from the Russian River Valley appellation. This age worthy wine may have more life remaining. I have four more bottles remaining in my cellar, so I will open soon to verify this tasting note. Great fruit and a great winemaking effort by Ben Papapietro. (152 views) | | | Tasted by Laguna Red on 3/23/2020 & rated 91 points: We’ve had this bottle since it’s release and it’s been well stored. We opened it this evening and were quite surprised at how silky smooth, and fresh the wine tasted. The fruit has mellowed a bit but it’s still there in every respect. The berries notes make this wine delicious. I’m thrilled that it’s still so good! (895 views) | | | Tasted by Ara Kafafian on 5/6/2019 & rated 88 points: Incredible complex aromatics with cherry and smoke dominating yet finish was on the short side. Well made. Would like to try other vintages as this was my first from this producer. Drink within following 5 years. (1045 views) | | | Tasted by begoari on 12/16/2018 & rated 52 points: Very smooth (1031 views) | | | Tasted by DNABog on 12/10/2017 & rated 92 points: Still drinking well but on its way down. Lovely strawberry notes that is light and would pair well with fish or poultry. Still drinking well but on it's way down. Great nose. (1503 views) | | | Tasted by underwds on 8/30/2017 & rated 88 points: Very little fruit. Leathery, earthy, even a touch meaty. I liked that it was restrained, but wished at least a little more fruit. Not particularly acidic at the end, so also didn't work so well with our Cantonese tomato beef.
2/18/2019 Seemed to be more fruit this time, but the earthy, leathery flavors still dominate. (1492 views) | | | Tasted by VAD on 4/19/2017 & rated 90 points: A very nice Pinot. Light with good balance and finish. Really enjoyed it. (1290 views) | | | Tasted by mraabpfg on 4/7/2016 & rated 93 points: excellant (1580 views) | | | Tasted by kcp on 11/30/2015 & rated 89 points: vewwy chewwy (1606 views) | | | Tasted by TheRhoneranger on 8/15/2015 & rated 91 points: Rich cranberry and ruby red fruit. Nicely balanced (1404 views) | | | Tasted by joet626 on 7/19/2015 & rated 88 points: Not as good as much of Papapietro. Not as fruity. Got better over 60 minutes as it opened. Good, not great (1224 views) | | | Tasted by mraabpfg on 5/13/2015: as always - yummy pinot (1316 views) | | | Tasted by VAD on 4/23/2015 & rated 89 points: A very light Pinot. Not much structure to this wine. Short finish (1079 views) | | | Tasted by 1997cobalt on 12/25/2014 & rated 92 points: A keeper. Smooth. (1022 views) | | | Tasted by 1997cobalt on 6/23/2014 & rated 91 points: Pleasant aroma, inviting first taste, and became smoother after 30 minutes. Well balanced. (1363 views) | | | Tasted by Arkiefoodie on 9/21/2013 & rated 89 points: Medium garnet in color. Looked a little thin in the glass. Yummy nose with orange, mild leather, mild chocolate, some hay, and plum. Little to no tannin, easy to drink without food. I got a little vanilla and raisin on the palate. We were disappointed with our pairing it with a heavily seasoned grilled sirloin strip. I think it would have been better with pasta, chicken, or braised beef (pot roast). It's a nice wine, but not a "wow." (2170 views) | | | Tasted by Andrewbabicz on 7/10/2013: Definition of great pinot, single vineyards are even better (1866 views) | | | Tasted by Snoman on 5/11/2013 & rated 91 points: Medium in garnet color and body, opens with intensity of primary flavors of Rhubarb and Raspberry, supported with bright acidity and tart tannins. Should go for a decade or so longer, with a Pommard-like flavor profile. Well-crafted and tasty. (1998 views) | | | Tasted by mdipietro on 5/2/2013 & rated 92 points: Another great PPP Pinot (1729 views) | | | Tasted by Andrewbabicz on 2/18/2013 & rated 92 points: Classic papa's Pinot. Dark berry fruit taste with a nice finish of cherry cola. Drank this with some jarlsberg cheese and crackers which were a great complement (1504 views) | | | Tasted by Kschirmer1 on 1/11/2013 & rated 93 points: Great wine. A great flavor with a lot of fruit. Wonderful finish. Yum y!! (1140 views) | | | Tasted by magic2coop on 12/21/2012 & rated 92 points: Berries and cola. Nice balance. Great long finish. This is really good. (1256 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Papapietro Perry Producer Website
Papapietro Perry is Ben Papapietro and Bruce Perry. They made their first Pinot Noir in 1998. In the 1970's, Ben had helped Bert Williams (see Williams Selyem Winery) make Pinot in Bert's garage in Sonoma County.
Papapietro Perry Winery specializes in small lots of handcrafted, single-vineyard designate Pinot Noir and Zinfandel produced from the finest grapes in the Russian River, Anderson and Dry Creek Valleys. In addition, they produce a limited amount of Chardonnay. 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 Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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