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| Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2013 (based on 112 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 44 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by tanglenet on 3/5/2022: Served at a gallery. Ripe Welchs type fruit; medium weight in body; touch of heat; ends with a semi dry finish. Good. (621 views) | | | Tasted by Wine_Bear on 10/26/2014 & rated 88 points: nothing special (2567 views) | | | Tasted by etaylor336 on 11/22/2012 & rated 85 points: Mostly red berry flavors. Better with food than without. Appreciated the acid level with the cheese I was eating. Enjoyed the nose (2520 views) | | | Tasted by DSaeedi on 8/24/2011 & rated 75 points: Stewed, swampy fruit of black cherry and plum. No structure or balance, and probably past its peak. No stuffing. Had to pour it out. Stick a fork in it. This wine is done. (2785 views) | | | Tasted by jfarley3 on 4/24/2011 & rated 89 points: Not as complex as method l'ancienne, but still with good fruit, light tannins and good balance. Notes of cherry, sweet tea and raspberry. (3912 views) | | | Tasted by punchdown on 3/28/2011: good pricepoint. (3750 views) | | | Tasted by kkinkle on 12/21/2010: In the coq au vin and cook (3370 views) | | | Tasted by philosophygeek on 5/28/2010 & rated 91 points: The best Pinot i've tasted at this price point. (3537 views) | | | Tasted by curtispomeroy on 3/30/2010 & rated 87 points: Very good effort for a PN at this price point. Light bodied and cherry fruit on the palate. Would rather spend the extra coin and move up to the method a l'ancienne. (2300 views) | | | Tasted by Laurence on 3/14/2010 & rated 89 points: Excellent. Well balanced, light cherry flavor, easy to drink. Everyone liked it. (1842 views) | | | Tasted by jdkru on 1/30/2010 & rated 89 points: very good new world pinot (2085 views) | | | Tasted by tonyvelebil on 1/29/2010 & rated 88 points: Wow, this is a steal of Pinot for sub $20. Just lovely and drinks like most mid $30 CA Pinots. Nice nose of plum, vanilla, toast and baking spice. The palate hits you with more plum, red raspberries, a hint of a forest after the rain, vanilla and more spice. Rich fruit coupled with grippy acidity keeps things light and lively. Only downside is a little barrel spice/heat on the back end otherwise this is an excellent CA Pinot Noir...88-90/100 (2248 views) | | | Tasted by topher18 on 11/14/2009: This is just delicious stuff! (2080 views) | | | Tasted by ksmith on 11/12/2009 & rated 90 points: Ruby, clear color. Nose of candied cherry. Nice cherry palate, plum and sweet raspberry on the finish. Smooth, easy drinking, this is not complex or designed for cellaring. Drink and enjoy. (2061 views) | | | Tasted by ksmith on 11/12/2009 & rated 90 points: Ruby, clear color. Nose of candied cherry. Nice chery palate, plum and sweet raspberry on the finish. Smooth, easy drinking, this is not colplex or designed for cellaring. Drink and enjoy. (2053 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 10/24/2009 & rated 89 points: Very nice pinot - lovely weight, bright cherry fruit, with a nice softly tannic edge to the finish. Some plum and sweet raspberry on the length as well. Nose is fully of cherry fruit but not overly complex. Really nice typical pinot. (2262 views) | | | Tasted by ksmith on 9/18/2009 & rated 90 points: Ruby ckear, Dark cherry on the nose DaRK CHERRY, PLUM FINISHES WITH CINNAMON. nICE qpr. (2186 views) | | | Tasted by stevenc.rees@gmail.com on 8/9/2009 & rated 87 points: Tasty and light in style. good fruit. fair complexity, nothing stunning. Well made, young American Pinot. good value. (1796 views) | | | Tasted by mdefreitas on 7/24/2009 & rated 92 points: Really lovely pinot for the price. Good weight and body; very aromatic and bright. Full of ripe red cherries, spice and a subtle hint of wet earth. Well balanced, medium bodied Pinot that doesn't go over the top. (2442 views) | | | Tasted by wabi47 on 7/22/2009 & rated 86 points: cherry, vanilla and cola; still somewhat primary but nicely balanced. (1747 views) | | | Tasted by topher18 on 7/13/2009 & rated 91 points: Beautiful garnet color. Nose was a little dusty on first pour, but showed more alcohol a couple hours later, with a streak of cherry underneath. Not quite as expressive as I would have hoped for. Nice weight in the mouth. Lots of fruit! Cherry, lemon. Good acid. Very long finish with sour cherry lingering on and on. Terrific QPR.
color 5/5
nose 7/10
taste 16/20
balance 8/10
finish 5/5 (2329 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Navarro Vineyards 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 North CoastThe North Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) in California, covering more than three million acres, includes Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and portions of Marin and Solano counties. (see The Wine Institute for more information)Anderson Valleyhttp://www.avwines.com/anderson-valley-appellation-map/
Anderson Valley stretches from Yorkville Highlands (located in a highland meadow straddling the upper Rancheria Creek and upper Dry Creek watersheds) through Boonville (located on Anderson Creek) and Philo (located on Indian Creek) to Navarro (located on Soda Creek). Rancheria, Anderson, Indian and Soda creeks are tributaries to the Navarro River, which flows north and west through the coastal range to the Pacific Ocean; Dry Creek flows south into the Russian River watershed in Sonoma County. The main stem of the Navarro River begins less than a mile south of Philo at the confluence of Anderson Creek and Rancheria Creek. The mouth of the Navarro is 10 miles (16 km) south of Mendocino, California. Encompassing 315 square miles (816 km²), the Navarro River watershed is the largest coastal basin in Mendocino County.
Such unique geography results in a wide diurnal range, with daily high and low temperatures occasionally diverging 40 or 50 degrees. This enables Pinot Noir growers to keep acid development in line with sugar and flavor formation through long, warm Indian summers. It also makes for superb Gewurztraminer and Riesling, giving rise to the valley’s annual Alsatian Varietals and Pinot Noir festivals.
The climate in the Anderson Valley appellation is tempered by cool marine air. Steep hills and mountains surround rolling to nearly level alluvial terraces. The dominant natural vegetation is a mixed forest of Coast Redwood, various native oak varieties, and Douglas-fir. Elevation ranges from sea level to 2,500 feet (760 m). The average annual precipitation ranges from 35 to 80 inches (900 to 2000 mm). The average annual temperature is about 53 °F (12 °C), and the average frost-free season ranges from 220 to 365 days. Towards the coast the summers are cool and moist with frequent fog, while the interior Anderson Valley proper features a warm to hot summer climate similar to nearby interior regions, with daytime highs occasionally in excess of 100 °F (38 °C).
Visitors to the Valley should come prepared for cool evenings and warm days. Locals dress in layers year round. |
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