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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.9 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 96 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Neecies on 3/31/2019: Surprised anyone kept one of these around, and this bottle doesn't speak well for the effort. More about vegetables than fruit at this point. (1379 views) | | | Tasted by Ernie’s wines on 1/8/2018 & rated 90 points: Not my type of Pinot . To light . Good nose . Typical floral nose . Flat finish no layers to say . (2138 views) | | | Tasted by RobertVitello on 2/7/2016 & rated 87 points: We're migrants, spending part of the year in Hawaii and part in upstate New York. When on the Islands, we enjoy drinking Pinot because it's (surprisingly) cheaper here than back East. This is not the best we've had, but very appropriate to the climate. As many have said, a "summer wine." Not a brooding Pinot, but a light, fruity glass to drink with manchego and Brie (yes, you really can find cheese on the Islands) while sitting under our hanging bromeliad gardens. It's a great wine to serve to folks who do not usually drink wine. And at $17, a good value. (4083 views) | | | Tasted by Luvtexwine on 6/20/2015 & rated 89 points: Rich, lucious, jammy with lots of depth. What we have come to expect from this vineyard and this did not disppoint. We find it one of the best valuew in Santa Maria Valley Pinot. (4722 views) | | | Tasted by ewisor on 5/30/2015 & rated 87 points: Last of 22 bottles from this vintage. Still showing really well with dark fruit notes. Wish I bought another case especially since I was very disappointed in the 2012 bottling. (4855 views) | | | Tasted by CornDoggyDogg on 8/10/2014 & rated 90 points: Very nice summer time pinot at a nice price. (4260 views) | | | Tasted by Rojo on 8/10/2014 & rated 85 points: Notes of cherries and strawberries with licorice. Light bodied and a good summer wine with just enough noticeable acidity and a drop of citrus-pith bitterness. (4991 views) | | | Tasted by difran on 7/21/2014 & rated 84 points: Earthy moss on the nose, red licorice palate, short finish light to medium bodied. (2698 views) | | | Tasted by Chelsley on 5/2/2014 & rated 87 points: Little fruity for a Pinot. Cherry flavor. Not a lot of body. Ok for the price (1549 views) | | | Tasted by Margaux Bro on 4/4/2014 & rated 86 points: Didn't sense much on the nose, hints of raspberry maybe. I really didn't like this wine at first, but when we began our meal it paired with our chicken dish nicely. Decent QPR I guess. (2708 views) | | | Tasted by Gator96 on 1/31/2014 & rated 88 points: Mild win good flavor (3209 views) | | | Tasted by marcellevi on 1/25/2014 & rated 87 points: Translucent maroon color. Sweet herbal spicy nose. Initial cherry sweet tart and then floral notes and more spice and acidity. Short finish. Nice but not great. (2009 views) | | | Tasted by JerryVikki on 12/7/2013: Vikki enjoyed this. (2238 views) | | | Tasted by flwinos on 12/4/2013 & rated 89 points: Solid QPR for a pinot at $20. (2075 views) | | | Tasted by boogeyone on 11/17/2013 & rated 89 points: Fresh cherries, very pleasant, drinkable now. Worth the price but not memorable. (1681 views) | | | Tasted by Cabfrancophile on 9/28/2013: This fared well in the tasting. The nose is very typical for a coastal CA Pinot Noir and the palate is nicely weighted but not overly fruity. (3924 views) | | | Tasted by Cabfrancophile on 9/22/2013 & rated 87 points: Really good nose for a Pinot at this level. Mushroom, sage and cherry. Relatively dark but not opaque color. The palate is somewhat less impressive, yet is balanced and pleasant. Medium acidity, black cherry and spice, a bit mineral bite (might be what R disliked), only a little tannin. The finish is short and has a touch of heat, lacking that peacock tail character in higher quality Pinots. Oak use is balanced. Many Pinots 2-3 times the price deliver less, though this doesn't have the depth or complexity of a top notch Pinot. (3433 views) | | | Tasted by ewisor on 9/17/2013: Delicious example of an entry-level Cali Pinot from the SMV. Very good QPR. Need to pick up 6-12 more. (3396 views) | | | Tasted by jrlamia on 9/13/2013 & rated 88 points: Tart cherry flavors upon opening. Needed about an hour to soften. (1673 views) | | | Tasted by drdecanto on 8/26/2013 & rated 92 points: Just goes from strength to strength. Loved it from first sip. Great balance and lovely black cherry fruit. Going pick up some more at $17 a pop. (3578 views) | | | Tasted by drdecanto on 8/1/2013 & rated 90 points: Lovely bottle. Current favorite for everyday consumption. (2580 views) | | | Tasted by Rezy13 on 8/1/2013 & rated 90 points: Dark ruby purple; plush nose of blueberry and obvious pinot fruit, sexy spice, some dark cherry; plush mouthfeel, soft and inviting, larger scaled, lower acid, slight heat on finish is only negative so serve a little chilled; extremely good for the $$. (2595 views) | | | Tasted by Longpourplease on 7/24/2013 & rated 88 points: Nice pinot for the money. Cherry and Strawberry. Didn't get the tannins that others noted. I will buy more for an everyday pinot. (2572 views) | | | Tasted by SonnyChiba on 7/15/2013 & rated 88 points: 88+ pts. Nice pinot for sure. Good nose, very ripe red fruits - cherry, strawberry, pepper, a bit of jolly rancher flavor in mid palate and finish, also a touch of oak. Nothing spectacular, but a solid pinot, nice with food or just chilled and drinking on its own. (2644 views) | | | Tasted by drdecanto on 6/25/2013 & rated 91 points: Similar note to the last bottle. 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| Cambria Producer websiteCambria Pinot Noir Julia's VineyardOur flagship Pinot Noir invites you in with ripe blackberry and blueberry flavors. These flavors are followed by notes of cranberry, cherry and pomegranate. With a balance of earth and baking spice, this red wine offers firm tannins and a long finish.
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Sustainably crafted from a single-vineyard, Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir exemplifies the meaning of Santa Maria spice— aka the balance of earth, red fruit, and crushed seashells combined with the cool, coastal elegance that is a signature of the region and our proprietor Julia Jackson. With notes of red fruit, cranberry, wild cherry, and brilliant pomegranate, Cambria's flagship red wine is perfect to sip on or to savor, no matter the season.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 Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
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