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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.3 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 137 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by azogas on 4/22/2024 & rated 95 points: Excellent. Powerful aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, black tea, violets, baking spices and forest floor. Fruit quality is outstanding. Round, plush, silky but with enough acidity to package it all together. My first experience with treehouse, and it was a winner. (109 views) | | | Tasted by Esmags7 on 12/9/2023 & rated 93 points: Outstanding. Tried at 75 minutes (was still closed but delicious) and then again at the 3 hour mark with dinner. Beautiful dark fruit, perfect acidity. Ran a little hot and the finish wasn’t particularly interesting/complex, which prevented a higher score, but I would buy many more bottles. (451 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 11/26/2023 & rated 94 points: Decanted for one hour (as I finally remembered to refer to my previous TNs). The color was a deep dense violet. The nose was heavy with dark fruits and some earth. The medium plus bodied palate overflowed with black currant, blackberry, black cherry, raspberry and plum, along with some spice and black tea. The acidity was very crisp and sufficient to balance all of these fruits, while there was just a touch of tannin on the finish.
This is a bruiser of a wine and will continue to hold for years to come. Feel free to enjoy it now, but give it some air! (447 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 7/30/2023 & rated 94 points: Decanted for 45 minutes, but better after 1 hour. This bottle was as enjoyable as our previous bottle on 4/6 and showed more blue and black fruits along with the dark red. Can definitely cellar but is highly enjoyable now -- with air up front. (626 views) | | | Tasted by kanowsky on 7/8/2023 & rated 88 points: Past its prime - becoming a bit pruney. (603 views) | | | Tasted by shaferguy91 on 5/11/2023 & rated 90 points: Disappointing. Horrible QPR. (655 views) | | | Tasted by nywine68 on 4/7/2023 & rated 94 points: Beautiful Pinot. Black cherries with earthy complexity. (573 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 4/6/2023 & rated 94 points: Only had 15 minutes of decanter time before the start of the meal. The wine continued to open and develop in the decanter as the second glass was better than the first, and the last pouring was the best. Give this wine at least 45 minutes in the decanter and you will be rewarded. The wine darkened with more air to get to a deep dark purple. The nose was heavy with dark red fruits and a touch of earth. The medium to plus bodied palate showed lots of black cherry and raspberry, some blackberry, currant and plum, a good dose of spice and a touch of herbs. The acidity was juicy and balancing, and any tannins were integrated. This wine can definitely cellar for some additional time, but is quite enjoyable now - with air! (462 views) | | | Tasted by ayoshida on 1/4/2023: Opened and poured this wine is drinking great. Had it with some charcuterie, smoked salmon, and cheese. Tasted even better after about 45 min. Drink now! (758 views) | | | Tasted by MillerRoad on 11/24/2022: Had this with Thanksgiving. Is drinking beautifully right now. In a nice spot. (809 views) | | | Tasted by ajtravels on 11/18/2022: Some dark fruit no tannins. Probably should of drank last year. Has an aftertaste of a bandaide. Profile is in back of tongue. Nothing sides or front. A bit burining on the back of the throat. (705 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 10/8/2022 & rated 93 points: Decanted for 45 minutes but this wine continued to open and integrate as the meal progressed. The air brought out the darker fruit components like blackberry, black cherry and black currant, along with some strawberry and raspberry. There was also lots of spice and earth, along with some black pepper on the medium plus bodied palate. The acidity was juicy and balancing, and any tannins were integrated. Can definitely cellar for some additional time, but this wine is quite enjoyable now - with air! (665 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 2/6/2022 & rated 94 points: As delicious as the last bottle! (1617 views) | | | Tasted by 1961Vintage on 2/5/2022 & rated 96 points: Simply outstanding. (1298 views) | | | Tasted by Ex-Ray on 1/18/2022 & rated 93 points: Garnet, only slightly translucent. Prominent blackberry aromas and flavors, one-dimensional, much more California than Burgundian style. May develop more complexity with time but very overpriced; would not buy more.
Ric (1590 views) | | | Tasted by nywine68 on 12/24/2021 & rated 92 points: Drinking very nicely today. Juicy, fruit forward Pinot. Strawberry and red licorice. Good freshness and acidity. Fine grained tannins. Just a bit one-dimensional and missing a bit of complexity. (1403 views) | | | Tasted by Bobbusch on 11/26/2021 & rated 91 points: Drank with Turkey dinner. Still some good fruit showing through. Very smooth and food friendly. Medium colored with red fruit showing through . (1398 views) | | | Tasted by Amerique on 10/29/2021 & rated 94 points: Rich, delicious dark strawberry fruit with mushroom and leathery flavors, very smooth, thick viscosity, excellent structure, ample finish (1061 views) | | | Tasted by 1961Vintage on 10/14/2021 & rated 89 points: Not wowing me. Clearly well made, but nothing seems to really stand out in defining the wine. (1065 views) | | | Tasted by JordanAyanWines on 5/26/2021 & rated 95 points: The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like cranberry and hay/straw. It tastes like blackberry, red currant, raisin, light toast and black pepper. The body is medium. The wine has silky texture. The wine finishes short. The wine has low acidity. (1527 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 4/30/2021 & rated 92 points: Slo-oxed for 20 minutes, but it needs 45, as it darkened and integrated with more air. A medium purple in the glass. There is an initial whiff of vinegar that blows off leaving a nose of dark red fruit and earth. The medium plus bodied palate shows the dark red fruits and earth, along with some brighter red fruits, some plum, and a bit of spice, while the acidity is balancing. Pretty sure that this wine will hold for another several years, but it is certainly satisfying - with air - right now. (1405 views) | | | Tasted by brasstab on 4/28/2021 & rated 95 points: The night’s winner, as it often is. It’s a wine that always mesmerizes. Red fruit, spices, acidity and a mouthfeel that’s pure ballroom. It dances on the palette. (1508 views) | | | Tasted by bottles.and.bites on 4/25/2021 & rated 93 points: Nose is vanilla, spice, strawberries, lavender, earl grey.
Bing cherries, earl gray, vanilla spice on palate.
Fruit is taking a back seat to to 2ndary aromas. (1345 views) | | | Tasted by Andrew H on 2/14/2021 & rated 89 points: Crumbly cork though able to extract. Deep red, purple tinge. Strong alcohol on nose, some almost ripe cherry, a bit of spice. Possible whiff of cork? A bit underwhelming. (1610 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 10/2/2020 & rated 94 points: Reminiscent of KB of old! Delicious ripe fruit with floral and spice notes on the silky palate with savory long finish. Drinking well! (1700 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Cirq 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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