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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2011 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 85.1 pts. and median of 85 pts. in 9 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by mpstamm on 1/23/2010 & rated 85 points: Good cherry and red fruit on the nose though the alcohol did come out a bit much. Lighter style with big cherry and berry fruit up front again heat comes through the fruit. Medium to short finish has some nice mineral notes. Lighter than expected, a little unbalanced but still enjoyable. (2239 views) | | | Tasted by SFDoug on 12/25/2009 & rated 84 points: Mild, easy-drinking Pinot. Might have been better if opened sooner. Some berry, cuurant. Moderate tannins on the finish. (2439 views) | | | Tasted by jbrater on 12/23/2009 & rated 86 points: Black raspberry and cherry forward. Oaky tannins and a little pepper. Good pinot texture, but a little lighter than i expected. Not sure i'd fork out the $s for this but got it as a gift. (1786 views) | | | Tasted by grafstrb on 1/23/2009 & rated 87 points: Tasting at Jen's Place (Santa Monica, CA): -- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind --
NOSE: slightly reductive at first ... blew away after 30 - 45 min.; baked cherries; sandalwood spice emerged after an hour or so.
BODY: superfine particulate matter suspended in the wine; ruby core, turning to burnt sienna at edges (this appears too brown for its age); medium bodied.
TASTE: a bit hot and tannic; cherry; spices emerged as it opened up ... also smoothed-out some with some air time. A little better than the '05 bottling.
B: 50, 4, 12, 15, 6 = 87 (2897 views) | | | Tasted by ml1 on 4/13/2007 & rated 85 points: Medium to light bodied pinot. More of an old-world style wine with earthiness up front followed by light notes of cranberry and cherry. Pleasant enough, but there are equally good pinots out there for $15 (instead of $25). (2331 views) | | | Tasted by pfrichar on 12/14/2006 & rated 86 points: Dusty cherry/berry nose. Burgundy style, restrained, minerally with decent but muted fruit. Good food wine as acids shine through but I wanted a little more fruit. There are better 2004s for the money. (1451 views) | | | Tasted by zerhart on 12/8/2006 & rated 85 points: Thinner pinot. Nice aroma with fruit at the front and a little floral going on. Peppery and cherry taste with a medium finish. A little bitter. (1550 views) | | | Tasted by hutch on 10/19/2006 & rated 84 points: AD Trade show: Light and with decent fruit. Light tannins. A decent pinot, but rather boring. Not a lot of acids, which led me to feel like it was kind of flat. (2211 views) |
| Gloria Ferrer 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 Napa / SonomaSONOMA: The Yorkville Highlands AVA, approved in 1998, is located in the southwestern corner of Mendocino County, between Sonoma County's Alexander Valley to the South and Mendocino County!s Anderson Valley to the North. The region is 25 miles long, roughly in the shape of rectangle and bisected by Highway 128 which runs the length of the AVA. The region!s terrain is hilly and forested, with elevations ranging from 1,078 to 2,442 feet above sea level.
The distinguishing features of the Yorkville Highlands AVA are rocky soils with a high gravel content and the climate, which is cooler than Alexander Valley but warmer than Anderson Valley, and significantly cooler at night than the surrounding areas.CarnerosStraddles the southern ends of Napa & Sonoma Counties. |
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