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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2012 (based on 6 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.4 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by dfeiner on 8/16/2015 & rated 92 points: Had this with gently cooked salmon. It was wonderful. I'd say in the prime of its life. I enjoyed more than analyzed but do recall a perfumy, rose petal nose, moderate mouthfeel and flavors of raspberry, a bit of tea and, towards the end of the bottle, a more pronounced licorice flavor. Perfect match with the fish. (1344 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 12/3/2013 & rated 93 points: Continues to drink beautifully with more cedar and smoke notes than I remember. (1852 views) | | | Tasted by pilot360 on 6/1/2013: Nose is very expressive - sandlewood, peppery spices, subtle smokiness and bing cherry. Palate is tart, with cranberris and red currant. Opened up from 56 degrees, and let warm. Elegant and lithe. (2253 views) | | | Tasted by thelostverse on 5/22/2013 & rated 93 points: Last bottle. Opened at Anvil on the veranda. Typical WesMar nose with incredible aromatics. Notes of cherry and red fruits. This showed more earthiness than previous bottles. Still holding nicely. (2155 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 5/22/2013 & rated 93 points: Light red color with notes of cherries, cinnamon, red fruit and spices. Well-balanced, with cherry and red currant flavors, spice and floral qualities. Long finish. In a great place right now. (2190 views) | | | Tasted by RonniePiemonte on 11/2/2012 & rated 89 points: Some cola. Some sappy wood. Great fruit. Nice balance. Very enjoyable. (1517 views) | | | Tasted by thelostverse on 6/12/2012 & rated 92 points: Had this at Adelle's with some CWM and xhoser in town. Similar notes as before, but score a few pts less for lower acidity and aromatics. (1427 views) | | | Tasted by eastover on 9/29/2011: Served at Rosh Hoshanah dinner. One of four '05 vintage pinots from Sonoma County. (1587 views) | | | Tasted by Cal Bear on 6/6/2011 & rated 92 points: Color: clear bright red. Nose: red fruit and herbs. Taste: elegant, with red fruit and tart cherries dominant; sarted savory then lengthened into focused cherry finish. Popped and poured. Flavors more integrated, and initial acidic pop gone, after about 30 mins of air. Ageing nicely. Paired perfectly with grilled herbed lamb. (1478 views) | | | Tasted by eastover on 4/8/2011: Friday night at home with herbs with fresh herbs and quinia and sauteed spinach. Very nice bottle that stood up well to the fresh herbs. (1430 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 8/3/2010 & rated 93 points: Similar notes to previous bottle. (1458 views) | | | Tasted by thelostverse on 2/13/2010 & rated 94 points: Wow, has this improved over the last two years. The nose is similar to last bottle, with loads of cherry and red fruits, but the mouthfeel has come around to that velvety smoothness the was so wonderful about the '04. Year in and year out, this is my favorite bottling of WesMar. (1634 views) | | | Tasted by tanglenet on 11/27/2009: Opened not decanted. Somewhat subdued nose of reticent fruit. On the palate: strong citrus attack of tangerine, orange peel with black fruit peeking out from the background; light in body; ends with a drying, dried yellow fruit, citrus finish. Good to Very Good. (1641 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 10/20/2009 & rated 93 points: Wonderful floral, red berry, and earthy aromas and flavors with tasty tart cherries on the long finish. It has a long life ahead of it and should age nicely! (1681 views) | | | Tasted by shaneajohnson on 5/14/2009 & rated 91 points: This has reached a really nice spot after a bit of age. Popped and poured tonight. Really nice nose and palate. All well balanced. Still has time to go, but it is drinking much better now. (1876 views) | | | Tasted by shaneajohnson on 2/17/2009 & rated 89 points: Drank over two nights. Med-dark ruby color. Tart cherry / raspberry, bit of floral on the nose. Tart cherry / raspberry on the palate. I think I slightly prefer the Wesmars from the RRV. (2062 views) | | | Tasted by tanglenet on 10/23/2008: Opened not decanted. Strong notes of bramble fruit and dishwater on the nose (yes, I am standing near the sink, so it may or may not be part of the wine aroma). On the palate: tart red raspberry, citrus peel and pith ending with a dry, sour finish. Shows Just a touch of oak. Needs decanting and / or bottle age. I can envision more black fruit and sweeter and darker red fruit with time. Good right now. Should improve with another year. (2044 views) | | | Tasted by tanglenet on 3/1/2008: Opened not decanted. Immediately upon opening: orange blossoms with a little funk on the nose; on the palate: watermelon, strawberries, cherries and a touch of clay with a tight, somewhat curt, tannic, finish. There is also a dry, citrus aftertaste with tree bark notes that's a little dirty tasting. Needs more time, perhaps a minimum of two years. Good (would be better if it was without the aftertaste). (2150 views) | | | Tasted by blaine on 2/23/2008 & rated 91 points: Fantastic, terrific nose of fruit and earth. Opened beautifully over an hour. Balanced, great finish, complemented dinner very well. Would have liked to save this a bit longer, but doing research for current mailer... :) (2308 views) | | | Tasted by riccodog13 on 9/22/2007 & rated 89 points: Starts out very Burgundian with Dilly oak and smoked meat that fades into ripe cherry, raspberry, baking spice and rose petal. Lush with creamy- silky texture. Very nice depth of flavor and acidity. Falls a little short on the finish. Drink now- 2012. 89 pts. (2339 views) | | | Tasted by thelostverse on 6/30/2007 & rated 92 points: Not quite up to par with the '04, but this is just a young pup. The nose is classic WesMar. Loads of cherry, strawberry and earth. The WesMar aromatics are my favorite of all Cali pinots. The palate is where this falls-off of the '04 - there is nice balance here, but not seamless. Lots of cherry and berry, but the mouthfeel is not quite as velvety. I will wait a year before opening another bottle. (2526 views) | | | Tasted by Afrazer on 6/23/2007 & rated 93 points: First experience with a Wesmar pinot. Definitely a good purchase. This wine with a few minutes of aeration had a wonderful floral, spice and strawberry nose. This wine had one of the lightest red color in the glass, I would have thought initially a rose and not pinot. However the wine had a more burgundian quality than California palate. A delicate mouthfull of spice, berry and earthy quality that will become more complex with a few years of bottle age. This winery is a must buy. (2669 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| WesMar Producer website
WesMar Winery is a result of the combined efforts of Kirk Wesley Hubbard and wife Denise Mary Selyem and of
course dog Zinny. We learned about wine making and the wine business from working with Ed Selyem, Denise’s
father at Williams & Selyem Winery, for several years in the mid to late 1990’s. In 2000 we left Williams & Selyem
Winery and started our own winery, WesMar Winery.
In March 2000, we began to restore part of an old apple processing warehouse in Sebastopol, CA. This is now the
home of our winery, where we carry out all phases of winemaking. We love working with a local agricultural
product and seeing this raw product to its final stage, wine. We enjoy the relationships fostered between grape
growers, suppliers, customers and ourselves. We relish being business owners, and working together in all facets
of our wine endeavor to make wine for everyone’s enjoyment!Pinot 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 CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
* Sonoma Coast AVA (Wine Institue) |
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