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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 27 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by joet626 on 3/13/2020 & rated 90 points: very good. Nice dark cherry fruit (906 views) | | | Tasted by EvanJB on 3/12/2020: Wonderful (841 views) | | | Tasted by EFrohmader on 11/3/2019 & rated 92 points: Blackberry, dark cherry, tea, spice, minerality. Medium body. Medium-plus acidity. Light, velvety tannins. Medium-plus finish. I’d probably drink this now, before the fruit fades. Went great with duck. (904 views) | | | Tasted by Terramare on 7/15/2019 & rated 92 points: This '14 Emerald Ridge is very much in the center of its window; perhaps a bit softer in character than most of D-G's other pinots. This will go way past 2021 in the community window, so am suggesting 2025 here. (1116 views) | | | Tasted by Oenophiliac on 6/23/2019: It was ok, but lacked interesting flavor in the middle and end. Not as good as most of the DG pinots we have tasted. Feels like we overpaid for this bottle. (1104 views) | | | Tasted by tunaguy on 5/21/2018 & rated 87 points: blackberry pie and a touch of underbrush. Poor QPR (738 views) | | | Tasted by CJM on 12/2/2017 & rated 87 points: Clear, slightly deep garnet. Slate, cherry, plum. Low acids, medium to low tannins. BlackBerry. Medium to short balanced finish. Tasting room. (873 views) | | | Tasted by Alexander Smith on 9/1/2017 & rated 93 points: @ Dutton-Goldfield Winery. Generous fruit with blueberry and blackberries. The length was elegant with violet rounding off the palate. Not a home run since there was something missing, a little too jammy for me, however still a great pinot. (962 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Dutton-Goldfield 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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