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| Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2012 (based on 7 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.1 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 18 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by vaaccess on 8/28/2011 & rated 86 points: - Ruby color with medium forming legs and aromas of alcohol and butterscotch. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of cherry, alcohol and rose with a light body. Satin-Like texture with a medium finish - It is a tad hot and is a bit sweeter than I prefer, but for $7 at world market I can't complain. (5830 views) | | | Tasted by Jab_343434 on 4/2/2011 & rated 82 points: A decent Pinot for the price. Definitely needed some time to air out. Medium fruit on the nose, black cherries on the palate with an early finish. There was a touch of alcohol on the finish which sinister on day 2 of drinking. (6465 views) | | | Tasted by vaaccess on 3/12/2011 & rated 86 points: This PN won't knock your socks off, but for $7 it is an amazing value. (6505 views) | | | Tasted by gotcu1 on 8/18/2010 & rated 86 points: consistent. great value pinot for during the week. (7118 views) | | | Tasted by danielbleier on 8/16/2010 & rated 86 points: Nothing wrong with this wine...not deep or profound but does not aspire to be, light and fun cherry juice. (7194 views) | | | Tasted by gotcu1 on 8/6/2010 & rated 84 points: great everyday pinot value. heavy with nice finish (3660 views) | | | Tasted by bacchus on 7/24/2010 & rated 86 points: rocco and gina served this during our brief visit with them in boca. was somewhat distracted listening to conversation and playing checkers with mario jr. the wine was pleasant, sweet, easy drinking. unfortunately, it was a johnny one note with regard to flavor profile and it did not reflect typicity for the pinot noir grape. (3724 views) | | | Tasted by bpobric on 7/17/2010 & rated 89 points: Very fruit forward wine. As soon as you get your nose into the wine the red fruit comes up immediately. Nice medium plus finish with red fruit. (3981 views) | | | Tasted by styleonadime on 7/7/2010 & rated 95 points: smooth, yet spicy with wonderfully balanced fruit and acidity, medium bodied. Perfect with every food, or on it's own (3892 views) | | | Tasted by hutch on 5/7/2010 & rated 83 points: Slightly sweet. Easy drinking. Can't complain too much for the price... yes I can, it's sweet and insipid. (4017 views) | | | Tasted by Paul_Stagg on 4/10/2010 & rated 79 points: Very light color, looks almost like a dark and cloudy rose. Nose is dominated by fruit, with some candy/jam as well, but a touch of mushroomy funk.
Kind of interesting. Definite fruit, cherries and strawberry, a little earthiness, then more jucy jamminess. A little thin. Disjointed. dry finish that is almost metallic with more jam. Has some good components but doesn't come together. Not much to get excited about here for me.
2/5, 11/20, 79/100 (4151 views) | | | Tasted by RobertDwyer on 2/26/2010 & rated 86 points: Surprisingly good California Pinot Noir for $10. The fruit I expected, the earth was a bonus. Nice stuff at $8/btl by the case. (4745 views) |
| 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 CaliforniaNapa Valley.http://www.stagecoachvineyard.com/vineyards/our_vineyards.php
Santa Ynez.http://www.everyvine.com/org/Camp_Four/vineyard/Camp_Four/ |
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