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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 86 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by gbanks on 11/27/2021: Absolutely classic cali pinot, that at 12 years still tastes very young, with barely a hint of anything I'd call secondary. They were ahead of the game on those composite corks. Still, the combination of deep dark cherry and minty methol-y redwood forest in a silky texture means it's quite moreish and kind of perfect with thanksgiving leftovers. Eating this with a sharp cranberry sauce is particularly interesting for the herbal flavors that makes pop. Used to drink more Copain and it's nice to come back to an "older" bottle that reminds me of why I like(d) them.
LOL @ fintechbro website selling this for $70 on w-s tho. This is more like a really good village wine than a 1er (and I mean that in a good way) (561 views) | | | Tasted by moods on 1/22/2021 & rated 90 points: Pretty much the same as my 2019 tasting note. Still tremendous vibrancy of red berry fruit, with some secondary earthy notes and savory flavors. (798 views) | | | Tasted by moods on 12/8/2019 & rated 89 points: Still fresh and vibrant, almost too lively. Nice purity of fruit, some earthy and secondary notes in the background. (1203 views) | | | Tasted by wiscgrad on 8/6/2018 & rated 93 points: beautiful and elegant pinot (1624 views) | | | Tasted by TheFoodieTraveler on 9/13/2017 & rated 94 points: Superb (2164 views) | | | Tasted by RonniePiemonte on 9/7/2017 & rated 92 points: AV AVA winner. Bing Cherry and exotics. Very nice surprise since the last one. (1607 views) | | | Tasted by MichielV on 7/12/2017 & rated 90 points: With Pheasant a la coq auvin. This was very good. This shows that it is great to age any wine that you think has some potential. Bottle age ddid this good and one can taste it. Although youthful and fruity it was well integrated had some smokey elements, spice and good length and not just juice. Good wine, will live for 5 more years and could be interesting in that timeframe. (1629 views) | | | Tasted by MichielV on 3/30/2017 & rated 90 points: Standalone, no food. This was spritzy at first but that tapered off, then the fruit came and this was wonderful. Great fruit and it showed good age as things tasted integrated. Good length, real pinot and it stays with you. Always liked the Les Voisins editions. (1471 views) | | | Tasted by td1836 on 9/16/2016 & rated 92 points: Very similar impression with this wine when I tasted it at the winery over three years ago. Light color, silky smooth texture, very expressive nose. Raspberry, cherry, strawberry, some earthiness, great finish. (1525 views) | | | Tasted by Deux Chevaux on 1/26/2016: Andreas's note below is right for us. Beautiful balance & focus. (1755 views) | | | Tasted by glou.sf on 1/15/2016 & rated 91 points: Raspberry, cherry, spices, and freshly cut twigs on the nose. Red berries on the palate with medium+ acidity. Good finish. (1703 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 1/15/2016 & rated 91 points: My last bottle (1615 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 12/16/2015 & rated 92 points: I love Gutherie's interpretation of Pinot. This wine drinks great for the price. It has many of the attributes of Copain's single vineyard pinots. Fruit is fully developed now, with slight acidity and great terroir, subtle garrique and a touch of herbs. Beautiful wine for the price. (1619 views) | | | Tasted by InVinjeVeritas on 11/16/2015 & rated 92 points: Fullbodied, yet elegant Californian pinot with earthy aromas. (1357 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 10/13/2015 & rated 91 points: Nice wine. Elegant, but I don't agree with Mr gilman. This is not a bottle to live until the 2020s let alone 2030s. In my opinion drink up. There's not a lot going on with this wine. Thin fruit,smoke garrique a little earth and mushroom, but thin red fruit is dominant in the body. (1019 views) | | | Tasted by Bobhelge on 6/20/2015 & rated 92 points: Sweet forest fruit and vanilla spices. Nice touch of earthiness like mushrooms and wet soil. The bouquet shows great intensity with pronounced nose complexity. I also find sweet blossoms and Kinder Surprise chocolate. It's such an elegant one, with a bright and juicy texture, finishing long with raspberry and box wood. (695 views) | | | Tasted by Bottledrainer on 6/20/2015 & rated 92 points: This Pinot outshines many higher priced Russion River efforts. Very good balance of fruit and earthiness. Wish I had more. (1263 views) | | | Tasted by mxpbuy on 3/5/2015 & rated 90 points: Bright red cherry fruits, far more sweet than sour, with very nice acidity and 20 second finish. There are a few additional notes of ripe raspberries. (1385 views) | | | Tasted by wiscgrad on 2/25/2015 & rated 91 points: drank over 2 nights and much better the 2nd night. first night the acidity was a bit overwhelming. 2nd night it had tamed down and had a more lush mouthfeel. red fruit galore with raspberry and sour cherry (1421 views) | | | Tasted by mxpbuy on 2/16/2015 & rated 90 points: Sweet cherries with strawberries and flowers. Modest acidity and slight tartness and minerality that add some complexity but generally very smooth with a 15+ second finish. Could be a 91 point wine but on the fence. (1328 views) | | | Tasted by ttuominen on 1/24/2015 & rated 91 points: C: Bright red, translucent.
N: Strawberries in a pigsty topped with a sprig of thyme. Beautiful pinot.
P: Slightly sour strawberries, sweet cherries. Smooth through the mid-palate. Medium acidity. Sweet morell cherries on the finish. Long finish. Absolutely no tannin.
O: A wonderful blend of old and new world. Earthy, pure, fresh, luscious. Drink up. (1549 views) | | | Tasted by Shiaxonna on 1/16/2015 & rated 90 points: Straight from the bottle a little tight, but opens beautifully up into a flowery meadow and extreme power full of pinot new world sweetness. Sweet doughy nose(yeah, I know. It's actually a positive trait!). Wonderful and heavenly stuff.. Consistant with last tasting.
50+5+13+15+7 (90p) (1183 views) | | | Tasted by pernod on 11/14/2014 & rated 87 points: Clear red, slight yellow edge, quick thin drops. Black currant, leather, acetone, marzipan, blueberry and wood nose. Black currant, blueberry, lemon peel and fresh fruit taste. Bright and fruity overall. Fairly complex aromas, but nice fruit and solid acidity. (1272 views) | | | Tasted by lolo66 on 11/11/2014: performed quite well in a line up of Anderson valley single vineyards. With air it gained complexity and had that nice tart cranberry like red fruit I like so much in these Anderson pinots. (1339 views) | | | Tasted by Shiaxonna on 11/10/2014 & rated 90 points: Powerful, subtle initially but opens up into drops of joy after an hour. Very good. (1212 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Producer Location (Google Maps)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 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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