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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2017 (based on 7 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.5 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 17 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Sovinator on 8/13/2022 & rated 93 points: This was a really pleasant surprise. Drinking well and At least for me, performing better than prior reviews. Dark purple color. Blackberry, dark cherry notes with a nice earthiness. (164 views) | | | Tasted by skerry on 2/24/2017 & rated 90 points: Beautiful deep color and nice nose. Definitely needs decanting as it improved as the night went on and was - I dare say - better the second night as the tannins had almost completely dissipated and the deep red cherry flavor was prominent. (958 views) | | | Tasted by flyboysql on 1/6/2016 & rated 90 points: Medium dark. Nice fruity nose with hints of apple pie spice, cola. Dark cherry. Tasting nicely right now. (1269 views) | | | Tasted by alexandersford on 12/19/2015 & rated 90 points: Big pinot - classic for Russian River valley and particularly '09. Lots of fruit and drinking pretty well right now compared to other '09s pinots I've had recently. (1194 views) | | | Tasted by Winokdub on 6/22/2015 & rated 90 points: Dark and tasty. Nice balance and great mouthfeel. Low tannin. Good fruit. Probably at its prime right now. Doubtful it will developed any more with time. Drink up. (1288 views) | | | Tasted by JackieTreehorn on 8/20/2014 & rated 90 points: Big pinot. Lots of intense red fruit dominate the palate... Too much for my preference. I enjoyed the same 09 terra de promissio bottle much more. This was not in balance, but was tasty and a crowd pleaser. (1715 views) | | | Tasted by bh4buffs on 6/8/2014 & rated 90 points: Deep dark color for a Pinot Noir, ripe fruit on the nose. More rich fruit (berries & plums) on the palate leading to a crisp finish. Paired w/ pan roasted halibut, sweet potatoes/squash, and roasted vegetables. (1078 views) | | | Tasted by pete s. on 8/25/2012 & rated 92 points: See previous note. Delicious, smooth, and full of dark fruit. Nicely integrated oak with balanced structure on the finish. (1827 views) | | | Tasted by TDud on 3/11/2012 & rated 93 points: Had this with a filet. Decanted with a Venturi about 45 minutes.
Wonderful nose of black cherry and dark fruit. This Pinot is big and bold with soft tannins and a long smooth finish. It may get better, but it is a delightful wine now. (1997 views) | | | Tasted by jwells on 1/28/2012 & rated 91 points: Decanted about 20 minutes. Ruby red a color. Medium-full body. A big pinot. Got cherries up front drizzled in chocolate followed by some blueberry and than a long lemon, oak finish. Very nice. (1781 views) | | | Tasted by pete s. on 6/26/2011 & rated 92 points: Tasted at the winery. Massive but still beautiful dark fruit profile. Powerful on the palate with high acid and maybe the most intense tannins I've had in a pinot. Leaves a mix of oak and bunches of dark fruit on the finish and disappates slowly into a espresso-like finish. Time in the bottle just may make this the best Lynmar I've had to date. (1619 views) | | | Tasted by hanratty21 on 5/8/2011 & rated 90 points: I'll start by saying I've not been a fan of Lynmar pinots. This one is massive though. A huge huge wine that obviously needs some time to bring everything together, but there is lots of power here. Big dark fruit and strong tannins which need some time. I'd like to re-visit this in a few years. (1770 views) |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156
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| Lynmar Estate 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.Jenkins VineyardVineyard Notes:
High up on a hill overlooking Sebastopol, the Jenkins vineyard benefits from the cooling effect of the nearby Pacific Ocean, but is also high enough in altitude to sit above some of the fog that rolls in around mid-afternoon. Amongst gravenstein apple trees, pinot noir clones 116, 777 and 667 are planted. In 2013, these three clones were picked separately, to assure each fruit's perfect ripening.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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