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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.1 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 11 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Wine_in_HD on 11/18/2021: flawed (661 views) | | | Tasted by Geoff on 9/17/2021 & rated 92 points: One hour decant. Light bodied, and put on weight in the glass. Beautiful nose of cherries and strawberries, balanced, nice tannins. Very pleasing and enjoyable. (678 views) | | | Tasted by Geoff on 7/28/2020 & rated 92 points: Medium bodied, Iron fist in a velvet glove. beautiful lively fruit, balance, good acidity, nice finish. (830 views) | | | Tasted by Wine_in_HD on 7/14/2020 & rated 89 points: Brambly forest floor flavors seemed more pronounced than my last tasting a year ago. (833 views) | | | Tasted by Wine_in_HD on 10/19/2019 & rated 91 points: savory forest floor flavors with fruit in the background. Better the first day. (967 views) | | | Tasted by Winevestor on 7/9/2017 & rated 92 points: Interesting wine. Very, very US pinot. Very typical nose of fresh strawberry. In the mouth a good complexity but not homogeneous. Changed a lot over the evening, so was an interesting wine. It was better the second night coming together. I think this will be better in a few years. I'm going to hold onto my other bottles. If the complexity continues, this could get interesting. (1161 views) | | | Tasted by TannicBeast on 12/15/2016 & rated 90 points: Tasted blind. Clear, ruby, medium (+) in color. The nose is clean, with medium (+) red fruit, earth and subtle, oak-induced vanilla and cinnamon spices. The palate is dry, but with plenty of ripe fruit, medium acidity, medium tannins and medium (+) to high alcohol (14%). I guessed that it was from Oregon, given that it was earthier than the PN from Yamhill. It is drinking well now but has plenty of aging potential. (1326 views) | | | Tasted by Davidmilesdmd on 8/12/2016 & rated 92 points: Complexity...blackberry notes mild acidity. Outstanding (1244 views) |
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| Walter Hansel 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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