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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.4 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 26 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by mac-eye on 3/10/2024 & rated 93 points: Very good, ready to enjoy now. Deep in a way that's different from most, hard to describe. I think RBHAN12 describes it well - rhubarb, etc. Extracted, intense fruit has evolved with a wonderful balance. Different style from their North Slope, yet approximately as good. This might deserve 94. (307 views) | | | Tasted by Rbhan12 on 12/25/2023 & rated 93 points: Really gorgeous nose of spice rhubarb raspberry. A little bit of oaky influence as well. The palate has a lot of tension and minerality. Tart cherry with true raspberry compote underneath. I think this still needs time to open up, clearly a young wine and will age for decades without issue. The finish has plenty of sour cherry and a little bit of tart metallic herbs. This is really really good wine probably 93 range for me. (467 views) | | | Tasted by slywka7 on 11/24/2022 & rated 92 points: Decanted for over an hour. Aromas of strawberry, bing cherry, sassafras, cola and beet. Flavors of baked cherry, strawberry, cola, earth and hint of pomegranate. Ends with a 25+ second finish with baked cherry notes. Reminds me of a toned down version of the old Kosta Browne’s. (829 views) | | | Tasted by VAGenius on 8/28/2022: PnP. No detailed notes or score. Very full-bodied, plump California-style Pinot with nice complexity. (885 views) | | | Tasted by Romz on 3/16/2022 & rated 90 points: Medium ruby core with near translucent edges in the glass. Upon uncorking - nose of cherry liquor, very little raspberry, fresh tobacco, pencil shavings/lead and 5-spiced powder. I did not like this initially as I tasted too much residual sugar towards the end palate. After 4 hours of decanting - it transformed into an ethereal palate of savory mushrooms and brooding mouthwatering spices. Almost similar to a burg from Gevrey-Chambertin. The tannins are refined and polished providing a lip smacking finish. (1170 views) | | | Tasted by libero on 12/9/2021 & rated 92 points: Our preferred pinot. Drinking very well. Ideal as aperitif or light meal including Indian food. (1404 views) | | | Tasted by WinePT on 11/25/2021 & rated 91 points: Plush notes of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and zesty spice. Opens up with time in the glass. I think this the flavors will better integrate with a little age. Yummy, (1246 views) | | | Tasted by Thebigbaby on 10/19/2021 & rated 90 points: Lovely. Beautiful nose and wonderful finish. Cherry, spice and some leather. Delicious (1282 views) | | | Tasted by Geoff on 10/15/2021 & rated 93 points: Beautiful, medium bodied, floral with violets, cherries, sweet, fine tannins, medium finish. Just very enjoyable. Works as both a stand alone wine or a great food wine. (1087 views) | | | Tasted by bigredPA on 9/30/2021 & rated 92 points: Great aroma on this. Notes of cherry compote, raspberry, and blended spices. Full and fruit filled on the palate. Delicious. (868 views) | | | Tasted by golfwine on 9/5/2021 & rated 89 points: This bottle was a little on the ripe(r) side, which was OK since accompanying Spaghetti with a Spicy Italian Sausage & 3 Tomato red sauce. Also, followed by a full-bodied Cab. Rating, based on if drank without food. (716 views) | | | Tasted by golfwine on 7/21/2021 & rated 90 points: First of nearly a case that I just picked up…and non-critical consumption, in a social setting but as expected, I like it!
(More to come, in/from future bottles.) (706 views) | | | Tasted by La Cave d'Argent on 5/13/2021 & rated 93 points: Hansel's 2018 South Slope Vineyard Pinot is a deep ruby wine that is packed with Bing cherries, raspberries, orange zest, pickling spice and dried earth. Full-bodied (for the varietal), freshly acidic and with nicely integrated alcohol (14.5%), it supports its bright fruit with medium sweet tannins and a modicum of oak. Dense on the middle palate and lengthy on the back end, this is a delicious Russian River Pinot that delivers the appellation's beautiful fruit along with enough structure to ensure plenty of pleasure throughout the decade. Drink now-2030. (999 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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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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