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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 9 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by tonepad on 7/2/2017 & rated 91 points: cherry cola abounds with this one! Alas it's my last bottle of this offering. It's been fun! (984 views) | | | Tasted by tonepad on 8/14/2016 & rated 90 points: A light styled Roadhouse PN, but they do it well. Lovely cherry/strawberry notes upfront, a tiny bit of earth on the nose but that doesn't carry thru to the palette. There is a suggestion of citrus in the mouth and pomegranate shadows along. (1175 views) | | | Tasted by tonepad on 4/30/2016 & rated 90 points: As with almost all RH Pinots this is excellent. Huge cherry, cherry cola notes with a lighter body than others that cover this territory. Strawberry, pomegranate, but this is not an earthy, funky style...it's in the pretty style as I call it. Also has some nice minerality going on. These guys are artists no doubt. (1236 views) | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 8/15/2015 & rated 91 points: Wine tasting in Healdsburg; 8/14/2015-8/15/2015: Intoxicating nose of chocolate and red fruit. Notes of currant, cherry, plum, cinnamon. $46 / bottle, $99 magnum. Drink now or hold (2050 views) | | | Tasted by CaliforniaCanuck on 12/23/2014 & rated 89 points: Pale strawberry color. Cherry, plum, cantaloupe on the nose. Light to medium bodied, high acid, low tannin, with lots of cherry, apple on the palate. Very tasty. (1745 views) | | | Tasted by CJM on 11/13/2014 & rated 82 points: Slightly cloudy, pale garnet. Pencil shavings, menthol, raspberry. Medium high acids, low tannins. Strawberry. Short acidic finish. Tasting room (1344 views) | | | Tasted by Neat Water Back on 9/20/2014: Took some time to open up. Initial taste from the bottle was tight, tart and a bit closed. After 90+ minutes in the decanter this wine became enjoyable. Not the style I'm accustomed to but have a couple of bottles left of this to see how it changes my opinion. (1256 views) | | | Tasted by idajag on 1/17/2014 & rated 87 points: Fruit forward, easy to sip or enjoy with appetizers. (1580 views) |
| Roadhouse Winery 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 Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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