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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 50 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Deanloveswine on 8/5/2018: Drank aug 2018. Second bottle. Strawberry notes, black currant. Very smooth. (2253 views) | | | Tasted by Chizel on 12/30/2014 & rated 85 points: Opened it and started drinking immediately. Felt a bit light bodied and lacked any character. Let it sit until the following day and it came alive. Received as a gift - would certainly buy. (6907 views) | | | Tasted by Ombibulous on 10/27/2014 & rated 87 points: The nose is rich, and the flavour matches, and is even a bit richer. On the palate, blackberry and blackcurrant. The finish is medium in length. It tastes like a Wilamette Valley Pinot Noir, but earthier. I like Carneros Pinot Noir. (Methinks I taste a bit of "Sonoma dust." Or is that a myth?) Per label, Lone Tree Vineyard contributes depth of flavour, while Winery Lake Vineyard gives floral characteristics. I paid $9 for a half bottle, so I wasn't expecting greatness, and this wine tasted better than expected. If you have a half bottle, I wouldn't wait till 2018; I would drink by 2017 or even 2016. I just don't taste enough tannins to go to 2018. Overall value: 4 stars of 5. Overall impression: very good. (3991 views) | | | Tasted by sunnylea57 on 7/9/2014 & rated 82 points: Good body and depth. Medium acidity, low tannins. Short(ish) finish. Strawberry, cola, and some stewed prune. Not overly extracted or overly ripe; fairly austere. I used to like this Cali Pinot profile, but it's just not doing it for me these days. The sour stewed prune notes aren't pleasurable. (4601 views) | | | Tasted by Richard123 on 5/11/2014 & rated 89 points: Pretty classic California pinot, drank well, went with fish. Nothing too exciting, but reliable. (4524 views) | | | Tasted by Martnmac on 11/22/2013 & rated 88 points: Enjoyed. Easy light Cali Pinot. Fruit forward nothing to complain about here for price. Double yum and a quarter. Strawberries cinnamon structure and balance (6437 views) | | | Tasted by winelover3 on 9/22/2013:
Shyamal (3134 views) | | | Tasted by winelover3 on 8/31/2013: Roy dsilva (3040 views) | | | Tasted by wpiers on 8/14/2013 & rated 87 points: Nice, quaffable pinot for a summer's eve.
(2705 views) | | | Tasted by Les Kangas on 8/12/2013 & rated 89 points: On sale at costco now and need to try another bottle before getting a case. I bought spontaneously, without research, and when i got home and checked this site, was disillusioned and almost brought back without drinking. It was tight when opened and after about an hour was quite good. Riedel pinot glass (2222 views) | | | Tasted by drdecanto on 8/1/2013 & rated 89 points: In back to back nights I preferred the 2011 Cambria Julia's over this one. This is just not as fruit forward and a bit higher acid. Others might prefer this over the Cambria's for exactly what I didn't like as much. (1899 views) | | | Tasted by foobarski on 6/17/2013 & rated 88 points: Good earthiness, nice bite. (1878 views) | | | Tasted by drdecanto on 6/13/2013 & rated 90 points: Rich and flavorful. Dark red cherry fruit. Not overly complex. Nothing off-putting. A great bargain at $13. (1400 views) | | | Tasted by wabi47 on 6/11/2013 & rated 87 points: good cherry, with some mineral; good balance. (1355 views) | | | Tasted by aagrawal on 5/12/2013 & rated 85 points: Nice, decent fruit, good acid, fresh. Great food wine and balanced, but nothing special. 85-86 (1921 views) | | | Tasted by Sid_Mac on 4/12/2013 & rated 84 points: A good Pinot Noir. Nothing outstanding, nothing unpleasant. (1816 views) | | | Tasted by jpferna on 2/28/2013 & rated 88 points: Cherries on the nose, ripe strawberry on the palate. Light tannins with moderate but satisfying finish. Will definitely buy again at a fair price. (1903 views) | | | Tasted by Martnmac on 2/21/2013 & rated 87 points: Nice ruby colour. Nice fruit Cherries strawberries little wood and spice. Good pinot for the price. Double Yum yum! Buy again. Martnmac approved for Thursday night consumption! (1640 views) | | | Tasted by cos65 on 1/27/2013: Medium ruby, typical slightly spicy strawberry, cola flavors, a bit dull, but correct
Perhaps served a bit too warm, bit not too exciting (1751 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Acacia 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 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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