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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.7 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by cadamson on 1/22/2020: Drank a few months ago, lost notes, but this was fantastic. (995 views) | | | Tasted by CIAgrad86 on 11/23/2019 & rated 93 points: Dark cherries, strawberries, anise, toast. Real well balanced acid. Maybe mild tannins (724 views) | | | Tasted by rnellans on 9/18/2018 & rated 92 points: Nice. Lovely dark and red fruits and some spice on the nose. Well balanced, with fine tannins that are smooth. Nice acidity. Should age several more years. I generally keep these wines longer in the cellar, but wanted something young with a lot of fruit for guests. This didn't disappoint. (1078 views) | | | Tasted by cadamson on 3/2/2018 & rated 93 points: Very similar to my note of 6/24/2017, but the potential is starting to come through, especially on the nose. Still young, but excellent tension between the luxurious red fruit, some underbrush and acidity. (1179 views) | | | Tasted by Mark3548 on 12/2/2017 & rated 89 points: Drank at a tasting party next to Domaine Serene Evenstad 2014. This was bright and acidic, with berry notes. It's made in a lighter, more austere style than the Evenstad or the other Winderleas I've had from Dundee. There was also the hint of a metallic/chemical element that gave some guests pause, though I didn't note it as a flaw. Overall good but a little disappointing for a signature wine, given that I've found Winderlea's other Dundee bottlings--Murto, Maresh, etc.--more to my liking. (1023 views) | | | Tasted by cadamson on 6/24/2017 & rated 92 points: Very good potential here; this is way too young, coiled very tight right now even after a few hours decanting. Excellent tension between the luxurious red/blue fruits, and acidity...yet all mostly cloaked right now in a very reticent blanket. (766 views) |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, Oregon Pinot Noir: The Exceptional 2014s and Often Surprising 2013s (Dec 2016) (12/1/2016)
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| Winderlea 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.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
On weinlagen-info including some single vineyards
Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Dundee Hills Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association website
Located just 28 miles southwest of Portland, and 40 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the Dundee Hills appellation is situated within an irregular circle of about 6,490 acres in total, of which more than 1,264 acres of vineyards are planted. This region is unique for its higher elevation, warmer nighttime temperatures, less low-elevation fog and frost, and lava-based Jory soil series of reddish silt, clay and loam soils.
Single Vineyards at weinlagen-info
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