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| Drinking window: Drink between 2021 and 2032 (based on 11 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.6 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 10 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by shorty01 on 4/29/2023 & rated 92 points: In a great place. Very focused spicy fruit and delightful Willamette Valley earth. Delicious! (3340 views) | | | Tasted by shorty01 on 12/25/2019 & rated 93 points: Oregon Pinot shining bright. Nuanced and full of generous Willamette Valley fruit. Ready to go, but no rush to drink. (4732 views) | | | Tasted by Margaux Bro on 11/23/2018 & rated 93 points: Had at thanksgiving with a large crowd. Unfortunately most of the table beat me to the bottle so I only had a small pour. This remains my favorite of Franny Beck's offerings and I really enjoy the elegant fruit. (5392 views) | | | Tasted by shorty01 on 10/28/2018 & rated 93 points: Like the Beatles said, “It’s getting better all the time”. This is an absolute stunner. IMHO, the best in the lineup of outstanding Franny Beck wines. Bravo, Michael and Allyson. (5229 views) | | | Tasted by shorty01 on 11/24/2017 & rated 93 points: After barrel tasting spring of 2016, and two subsequent bottle tastings, this continues to be my favorite single vineyard Pinot from this up and coming winery. A very seductive burst of mixed berry fruit, and a viscous texture combine for early drinking pleasure. Cellaring for a few years should allow for secondary flavors to emerge. (4731 views) | | | Tasted by Redrunners on 11/5/2017 & rated 92 points: Popped and poured.
Opened up quickly and continued to get better over next 90 minutes
Nice nose and flavors of cherry, roses and spice. Still a little on the young side, but nicely integrated and very enjoyable. Lower alcohol at 12.9% but very nice fruit and well made. (4670 views) | | | Tasted by cstatile on 8/5/2017 & rated 88 points: Tasted the whole line up blind last night. This one was an early favorite because the nose is beautiful. Of the single vineyards, as the others opened up this was the least favorite-- still a delicious well made wine. For me just a bit too round without enough acid and structure to balance this more fruit forward wine. Was my wife's wine of the night. (4159 views) | | | Tasted by Margaux Bro on 2/28/2017 & rated 95 points: Tasted at a private tasting with the entire 2015 horizontal. Just recently bottled, so all of the Franny Beck Wines were a little tight. I thought the La Chenaie was the wine of the night - others at the tasting mirrored this opinion. Very elegant and complex, and it seemed to capture all the traits of a solid age-worthy pinot noir. Look to revisit in 2020+. These new single vineyard offerings are very exciting! (5653 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.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
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