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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2016 (based on 46 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.9 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by tederf on 7/11/2020 & rated 90 points: Still lovely. Not faded at all. Great fruit and long finish. Drank over three days. (765 views) | | | Tasted by tederf on 2/23/2016 & rated 90 points: Our go to Pinot. Bright fruit, good acid, balance. Red cherry and spice. (1844 views) | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 7/12/2015 & rated 92 points: Indian food at Divesh and Mathangi's house (Summit, NJ): Cherries, raspberry, flowers, very showy pinot and a lovely 3rd bottle to go with the homemade Indian food (2187 views) | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 6/26/2015 & rated 89 points: Cherry, flowers, soy, spice. Perhaps would benefit from a little more time. A pretty good pairing with the chicken sausage with feta. Not as good with the roasted herbal chicken leftovers. Good QPR for $20 on close-out. (1917 views) | | | Tasted by gutt22 on 1/15/2015: 14.3% alcohol. Medium cherry color. Nose gives the impression of being less ripe than the alcohol percentage might indicate. Red cherry, flowers, a hint of vanilla. It's an inviting bouquet. In the mouth, linear and focused, with pure black cherry fruit, signature OGV floral notes, and very strong acidity. Right now, the acidity is showing a bit disjointedly. The wine is very youthful. Could use a couple more years to keep settling. A- (2107 views) | | | Tasted by mhauser on 12/31/2014: Ruby red, clear. Beautiful nose of strawberry, roses, citrus, anise - no hint of alcohol on the nose. Medium acidity and moderate tannins - much less so than the 2005 tasted today. Well balanced on the palate, with sour cherry, bbq meat, soy, good funk and bramble. Medium finish. This wine is excellent right now. It defies the typical RRV signature, with a light touch and an emphasis on acidity and balance. Delicious. (1659 views) | | | Tasted by yossarian.livez on 12/13/2013 & rated 90 points: Same as before, but needed plenty of air to get there. Guess this is really an example of what screw caps can do. Hold or decant. (1627 views) | | | Tasted by yossarian.livez on 7/7/2013 & rated 89 points: Opened previous day, richer and a bit more forward than the 2009, which might be a shock considering the vintages, but managed to away letting the fruit go a bit longer and the result is a bit more Westside road than the other OGV I've had. Round red and dark fruit, cola, smoky, hints of sage and minerality. Very well balance. Good length. Very well integrated tannin. A perfect package, but probably a hold.
The 08's I think are just starting to come together after a bit of a dumb period IMHO and bast on prior notes here a prime example. Probably could still use some time. (1651 views) | | | Tasted by Scott Butler on 5/7/2013: Lighter in color, with some tart cherry flavors, and minerality. Lightweight style - but with nice depth of flavors. (1749 views) | | | Tasted by emf on 4/17/2013: Aromas of dark fruit and some smokiness, tastes of cherries,with a hint of smoke, a good mineralness and a smooth finish. Another good Inman Pinot! (1617 views) | | | Tasted by amateurwino on 11/23/2012 & rated 89 points: Took a few days to unwind. In the end, a solid pinot with some pretty aromatics but at times a bit too RRV ripe for me. Not as much depth or complexity as I hoped for, but this is a producer I would like to try again at lower price level bottlings. 88-91 (1930 views) | | | Tasted by pete s. on 7/23/2012: Tasting room note. Probably the most fruit forward of the Pinots...almost tart cranberry and ripe berry at the same time. There's an underlying "rusty" note as well. I preferred the '07. (1388 views) | | | Tasted by gutt22 on 6/17/2012: Like the Thorn Ridge, this also is showing pretty flashy right now. Black cherry color. Classic OGV nose of red cherry, spice, and flowers. In the mouth, elegant and refined, allowing the red cherry, spice, and floral notes to gracefully unfold. Lovely. A- (1624 views) | | | Tasted by Haggis on 12/7/2011 & rated 88 points: Upon opening, this is raw and almost acrid, yet displaying some hints of cherry and earth. This is really tight now, and on the "hot" side. With time (3-4 hr), it begins to unwind, showing some promising darker fruit, more robust palate, and future potential. Despite that, this is not my style. Not a big Sonoma pinot fan, but it's better than others I've tried. (1716 views) | | | Tasted by BigBoy_Sonoma on 9/30/2011 & rated 88 points: Strawberries, raspberries, spice, smokey oak, nice acidity. B+ (1685 views) | | | Tasted by gutt22 on 8/19/2011: This was flashier than the bottle we opened recently -- but it had been open in the tasting room most of the day. Quite forward and more robust than the OGV usually is. Tasty and pleasing, with up front black cherry fruit and more voluptuous texture than usual. Well balanced by tangy acidity and a strong finish. A- (1587 views) | | | Tasted by emf on 7/12/2011: Drank@Blackfish, tighter than the 07. Light red in color with aromas of flowers, red fruit and light smoke. Tasted of red berries, red licorice and some earth. This will only improve. (1607 views) | | | Tasted by gutt22 on 5/27/2011: 14.3% alcohol. This reminds me of the 2004 at a similar stage. It's very wrapped up and tight, giving a really floral showing. Dark cherry color. Aromatic bouquet of flowers, minerals, and somewhat restrained red and black cherry. In the mouth, focused, balanced, and extremely elegant, with floral overtones to the feminine fruit profile. Plenty of acidity and a bit of tannic grip on the finish. Just needs to unwind for a couple years before the fruit really unleashes itself. A- (1590 views) |
| Inman Family 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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