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| Drinking window: Drink between 2022 and 2033 (based on 5 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.6 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by winepog on 9/25/2023 & rated 90 points: Had my last one. These were always very nice. Cheers! (1860 views) | | | Tasted by Rbhan12 on 11/11/2022: PnP then revisited an hour later.
This completely transformed in the bottle over an hour with half left. Rich strawberries and cream, some green apple notes as well. Plenty of ripe acidity but well balanced.
Very tasty wine that could certainly go away in the cellar for many years. Youthful and lively to drink now but certainly has room to develop further.
No rating because I don't have significant sparkling wine experience and am not sure how to accurately rate it. (2807 views) | | | Tasted by winepog on 10/10/2022 & rated 91 points: Richer strawberry color than I recall. Bottle variation? Possibly. Cheers. (2593 views) | | | Tasted by bendb on 9/17/2022 & rated 90 points: Drank over two days. Intense candied strawberries and cream on the nose. On day one, the palate was quite acidic and it was tough to get much more out of it. On day two, it mellowed and was rather tasty. A fine mousse, similar to the first bottle.
This is certainly tasty, but not very complex. I can't tell whether it needs a lot more time to develop, or if I'm seeing this wine at its full potential. (2915 views) | | | Tasted by fingers on 6/4/2022 & rated 90 points: Very tasty and appealing New World sparkler. And I say that because it doesn't taste like any Euro rose' or Champers I've ever had. It tastes like a nice, ripe Napa Pinot. It has a pretty peachy-pink color with a fine, average fizz. I think it has developed quite nicely over the past 6 months. 4+11+17+8= 90 (3446 views) | | | Tasted by ChateauShiny on 5/14/2022 & rated 94 points: TNs are same as before. But the nose and palate developed much faster than months ago.
I keep on asking myself why didn't I buy a full case of this. (3169 views) | | | Tasted by flydcjets on 5/8/2022 & rated 92 points: Only keeps getting better. How we wish we had more of it... (2688 views) | | | Tasted by Hondo701 on 5/1/2022 & rated 92 points: Informal notes on phone -
Nose - Strawberries. I should have bought a case and not a half. Awesome aroma.
Palate - Strawberries and cream. Brioche. Yeast.
Overall - Wow. Underestimated this one. This will be a fun one to throw in blind tastings. Really surprising. Excited to see where this goes over the next few years. Easy drinker but still has the right amount of complexity to punch way higher than its cost. (2423 views) | | | Tasted by flydcjets on 4/1/2022 & rated 92 points: Just keeps getting better and better! (2897 views) | | | Tasted by dougie on 2/20/2022 & rated 92 points: Wonderful sparkling rose. Flavorful and balanced. Rich, but not over the top. The finished is a bit clipped and may improve with age. (2822 views) | | | Tasted by ChateauShiny on 1/14/2022 & rated 94 points: Bright hot pink to clear ombre with moderate but very fine bubbles. PnP: Fine nose of smooth fresh strawberries, cardamom, toasted brioche, and almonds. Fine bubbles evaporate off the tongue, creamy mouthfeel, spot on acidity, and dry. Tart strawberries, cherries, yeast, and a hint of spices. Medium light fine-grained tannins. Everlasting finish of saline, slate, toasted almonds, toasted light brioche, and a hint of graphite. The nose and structure developed rapidly as it got more air. We put a stopper in the bottle and revisit after dinner.
After dinner: Nose is much more developed. Plus the moose seems to be much better developed as well. Nose of toast, toasted almonds, strawberries, cream, sweet cherries, and spices. Palate is roughly the same, but with some development and a bit more fruitiness and yeast notes. Finish remained the same.
Wow – this is insanely good. Let it get air for 2 hours. This is very refined, crisp, fruity, and full of verve. The only other California bubbly that comes close is Iron Horse, and I think this is a step above. Reminds me a lot of the last time I had a Dom Rose. I am sure this is going to benefit being cellared for many years. (2970 views) | | | Tasted by fingers on 1/13/2022 & rated 89 points: Well, I don't think I would mistake it for Champagne, but it still has undeniable appeal. Strawberries and cream with a good balance of acidity. Nice light ruby color with light endurance and energy in the mousse. No rush to drink, in fact, time might be of some help in filling out the bouquet.
4+11+17+7= 89 (3376 views) | | | Tasted by Hscottk on 1/2/2022: This is all strawberries and cream right now. Simple but enjoyable. I think this wine needs a lot more bottle time before passing final judgment. Will probably wait a year before trying another. (2840 views) | | | Tasted by Steve Simmons on 12/25/2021 & rated 92 points: 100% Pinot noir. 8 years on the lees.
PNP and had over a game of Sequence with the wife.
Pale salmon pink, minimal but consistent streams of small baby bubbles. Some lavender on the nose (unfortunately my nose was stopped today up so was not able to smell much). On the palate, strawberry, some minerality, stone fruit, lavender and a hint of pink grapefruit. A bit creamy, but still crisp and refreshing. Gdry and lingering finish.
We are just starting our journey into sparkling wine and this was enjoyable. Looking forward to pairing next bottle with food. (2650 views) | | | Tasted by dera on 12/15/2021 & rated 93 points: Salmon, almost candy pink. Nose is not very complex, has a mix of strawberries and raspberries but almost like they were squeezed and diluted with water. Palate is better, decent length, rhubarb, raspberries, slight tartness and little astringent but not unpleasantly so. Decent acidity, little bit of minerality on the finish.
edit: After a few hours of air, this improves significantly. Lots of structure that was hiding appears from the background, the nose is still onedimensional and simple, but the palate is very nice indeed. Very enjoyable wine. Changed score to 93. (2761 views) |
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de Negoce has now also opened a bottle shop where you can purchase individual bottles. You must buy in tranches of 6 or 12 and the price per bottle is higher than if you bought the "futures" case. 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 Napa Valley Napa Valley Wineries and Wine (Napa Valley Vintners)Yountville Appellation America |
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