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| Drinking window: Drink between 2013 and 2016 (based on 6 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by IJC on 10/7/2017: The ferrous notes of this bottle are surprisingly strong - more than of any bottle or vintage I can remember. It overwhelms all other senses, in spite of the fact that this is a big wine of serious concentration. All other notes - of dark fruit, of soil, of whatever - are masked - almost totally hidden.
I have just come from a tasting of 2013 vintage Cote de Beaune - lean wines of higher acidity that accentuate the difference between Burgundy and California Pinot - and may well have skewed my ability to be more discriminating.
Unrated at this time. (1281 views) | | | Tasted by RockinCabs on 12/21/2013 & rated 91 points: The density that was there in its youth is going away a bit, but this is still an excellent wine.
Nose: Sour Cherry, Strawberry, Sous Bois and earthy spice (carraway/fennel). Palate: Medium bodied but showing very full flavor profile. Finish: Moderate length with great spice and tart red fruits.
Update: I froze this when I did not finish the bottle and came back to it on New Years Day. After a longer opening period this was really fresh and showing great complexity. Some of the chocolate and floral notes were coming back into the wine. 93+ upon revisiting. (3007 views) | | | Tasted by mkmast on 11/28/2013 & rated 93 points: A great wine for Thanksgiving. Strong red fruit flavors but spice and nutmeg add complexity to this wine. A very delicious wine. Slightly muted nose but that may have been a result of too many other aromas from the food. Really nice finish. (2636 views) | | | Tasted by ToddS on 1/27/2013 & rated 93 points: Love the roses and red fruits. Very, very nice. (3226 views) | | | Tasted by Gjpass on 1/26/2013 & rated 92 points: - Ruby color. (3163 views) | | | Tasted by dfarley on 10/7/2012 & rated 93 points: Cherry and strawberry on the nose, mixed with rose petal and a little earthiness. Good structure and balance with round tannins and good acidity. Will likely develop more in the bottle over a couple more years, but drinking great now. (2767 views) | | | Tasted by Mlawrence on 10/16/2011 & rated 93 points: Nice pinot nose. Fruit forward with a nice blend of red and black fruits, predominately red. Each sip reveals the traditional RRV baking spices and mouthfeel. Wine has the structure and balance for aging, but is drinking great now. The wine remained excellent in the bottle for a glass over the next two days. (2535 views) | | | Tasted by PVTerroir on 3/11/2011 & rated 90 points: Strawberry, nutmeg, cherry, red rose petal, a bit of heat..some darker fruit and cola on the nose as well. Dark red/magenta in color. Nice mouthfeel. Silky, acidic, nuanced. Tart red fruit screaming from the word go..Nice structure. A sort of vegetal-yeasty-earthy mid-palate keeps this interesting and different. Exotic character and for me preferable to both the KB and the proprietary release. A sort of slice of pie at times, in a theoretical combination of berry compote and pie crust. Good to great. (2652 views) | | | Tasted by W1shl1st on 11/21/2010 & rated 88 points: Taylor's kitchen (2721 views) | | | Tasted by RockinCabs on 11/12/2010 & rated 93 points: Nose: Cherry, Strawberry, Rhubarb, Asian Spice and Rose Petal. Palate: Ripe blueberry/raspberry fruit up front with elegant floral, baked bread, spice and rhubarb elements in the midpalate. Finish: Strong leaving nice fruit, floral and earth flavors with a hint of tart fruit. Acid balance is really nice in this wine, and the fruit concentration is just awsome. Remains very agile and complex despite the extraction. Not at all over the top, just pure and pretty. (2914 views) | | | Tasted by SFDoug on 11/6/2010 & rated 92 points: One of my table-mates called it "velvety." beautiful RRV Pinot. (2711 views) | | | Tasted by Venezia on 9/26/2010 & rated 92 points: Fruit forward, cherry and blueberry come through. Love it. (2810 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 9/17/2010 & rated 92 points: Enjoyed this Pinot-- fruit forward, nicely balanced, dark red in color, medium-full bodied-- defintely worth the purchase. (2754 views) | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 5/13/2010: Poured at the ULS benefit. After having recently had the 07, the 08 is much more of a panty-dropper. Rich pinot fruit without jumping the shark. such textural love on the palate. this offers up an immediate sexy and confident style that has guts for the haul. wow. buy. (2949 views) | | | Tasted by dmcmillen on 4/30/2010 & rated 94 points: I had this after a recent bottle of Kosta Browne's '07 Keefer and they are similar; both delicious! Fruit forward but structured, lovely dark fruit and cola, some alcohol on the nose but I expect this will fade with time in the bottle. Overall just fun to drink. Needs some air to really com alive. Nice work. (3237 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Failla 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.Keefer Ranch Details on weinlagen-infoUSAAmerican 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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