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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 35 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Grape_ape on 4/9/2024 & rated 90 points: Based on the many relatively negative tasting notes, I went in apprehensively with lowered expectations, but I quite enjoyed this. While clearly on the lighter side due to the unusually low ABV, I found this quite fresh, with a good depth of flavor and complexity that belied the low ABV. (203 views) | | | Tasted by LastOut on 2/12/2024 & rated 89 points: Presents a slight strawberry note upfront, leading into a palate that is surprisingly thin and lacks richness. Despite its deep red appearance, which suggests a potentially lush and rich strawberry profile, it falls short of expectations in depth and complexity. The finish is brief, leaving one longing for more substance. Based on its current profile, this wine is best enjoyed now, as it does not show promise for further aging or improvement. (377 views) | | | Tasted by gharter on 10/18/2023 & rated 85 points: the most disappointing bottle out of 6. Didn't seem corked or flawed, but not showing as well as previous bottles. Strawberry, raspberry, cinnamon, cranberry and floral aromas. Strawberry cranberry, floral and spice flavors, but the flavors and aromas seemed muted. Much shorter finish than the other bottles. Not bad, but not as good as the other bottles, just seemed flat. (573 views) | | | Tasted by Haggis on 10/6/2023: I opened a bottle of this a few days ago and found it to be thin, light, and lifeless. The color, too, was rather light. I wondered if it might be flawed in some way, so I opened a second bottle. Again, not impressed at all. Either the 2016 is a weak wine/vintage or I just do not appreciate Kutch pinots (although I did have on a year or so ago that I thought was decent). Anyway, very disappointing.
To ease my pain, I opened a 2015 Copain 'Kiser' En Haute. Now, THAT was excellent. (540 views) | | | Tasted by ptelgenh on 7/25/2023 & rated 92 points: The nose on this wine is incredible. Light in color with great acidity. Perfect with King Salmon (607 views) | | | Tasted by Quiller on 6/20/2023 & rated 87 points: Opened, poured and let sit about 1/2 hr. Then: Pretty much the same as my 5/13/2023 note. A little floral taste/aroma would be OK, but this is basically all there is and pretty monotone. The relatively short finish doesn't help either. My last bottle of this and that's OK. (669 views) | | | Tasted by B Paul on 6/14/2023: Light to medium body. Lots of cherry. Drinking well now. Not super complex, but really enjoyed this. (679 views) | | | Tasted by underwds on 4/12/2023 & rated 90 points: Bright cherry and red raspberry fruit, and lots of it. Others noted the floral aroma--it definitely has the cherry bloom to go with the fruit. A little acidic on the finish, but most of that mellowed after several minutes. This is a great summer Pinot, but lacks some complexity.
5/4/2023 Pretty much the same observations as last month. Definitely better after being open an hour. (673 views) | | | Tasted by gharter on 2/27/2023 & rated 91 points: PnP. Needed a littel time to open and show well. Medium ruby red. Strawberry, raspberry, cinnamon, cranberry and floral aromas. Strawberry cranberry, floral and spice flavors. Well balanced with a smooth finish. (791 views) | | | Tasted by gharter on 6/22/2022 & rated 91 points: PnP. Needed about 30 minutes to show well. Light ruby red. Strawberry, raspberry, cinnamon, cranberry and floral aromas. Strawberry cranberry, floral and spice flavors. Well balanced with a smooth finish. Showing very well now. (874 views) | | | Tasted by Quiller on 5/13/2022 & rated 87 points: Opened, poured and let sit about 1/2 hr. Then: Nose hard to describe; not typical Sonoma pinot. Taste is also very different. No usual spice or red fruit; instead, almost flowery/floral. Mouthfeel is very soft, no tannins, not tart, minimal, if any, acidity, not much finish. Pleasant to drink, but not really recognizable as Cali pinot. Not sure what to make of this; off bottle? If this is what it is supposed to taste like, I would not wait longer to drink. (852 views) | | | Tasted by gharter on 2/21/2022 & rated 91 points: Benefitted from a short decant. Light ruby red and in a feminine style. Strawberry, raspberry, cinnamon, cranberry and floral. Similar flavors. good acidity. Smooth finish (1157 views) | | | Tasted by gharter on 1/21/2022 & rated 90 points: Light ruby red and a much more feminine style than the previous year. Strawberry, raspberry, cinnamon, cranberry and floral. Similar flavors. good acidity. Smooth finish. Will hold on my remaining bottles to see where it goes. (1075 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 12/14/2021 & rated 89 points: The wine is light and feminine. Nose is better than the palate. Does not taste like a typical US Pinot. (1393 views) | | | Tasted by cabfrancair on 7/23/2021 & rated 87 points: I kept waiting on this lean wine to show me more complexity…. Still waiting (1270 views) | | | Tasted by BradE on 4/2/2021: Light on its feet, and enjoyable. (1633 views) | | | Tasted by B Paul on 2/4/2021 flawed bottle: Corked (1496 views) | | | Tasted by Pinot-takk on 1/16/2021 & rated 97 points: Wow! Fantastisk Pinot. Silkemyk, balansert, lang deilig ettersmak. Bringebær, tyttebær litt vanilje. En av mine favorittviner. Og kun 11,3% alkohol. Eksepsjonell vin og opplevelse.
Wow! Fantastic Pinot. Silky soft, balanced, long delicious aftertaste. Raspberries, lingonberry, a little vanilla. One of my all time favorite wines. And only 11.3% alcohol. Exceptional wine and experience. (1392 views) | | | Tasted by yeti575rider on 1/11/2021 & rated 91 points: Was looking forward something low alcohol since I needed to work after dinner so I figured a kutch was a good bet. Randomly picked this bottle and saw it started with an 11 so good to go. This came across to me like a tart pomegranate seed that bursts with acidity. I really liked that attack and found this overall a pretty nice experience. Tried a bit the next day and didn’t think it held up particularly well as just seemed muted and missing the initial attack. Inclined to say drink sooner than later because of that but probably holds where it is for a while. What do I know though. (1593 views) | | | Tasted by Frank Murray III on 5/26/2020: Final bottle. Decided to drink this based on my last experience and also to find something in the lower ABV range. This has made me pause every time I have opened one of these.....11.3% ABV. Seems very low, yet the flavors are not short here nor is the wine weak or thin. This is juicy and cedary at the same time, with strawberry and blueberry, both that have a tangy edge from the acidity. These is a rusticity to this bottle, connected I'd think to the whole cluster that seasons the wine nicely. The rustic, cedary quality fools the palate that this is a more aged wine. It's clearly not and I continue to think this should be an early drinker. I just don't see how this could get better with age, and it's unique, total flavor expression. (2327 views) | | | Tasted by GrapeScott on 4/4/2020: Thin, acidic. Not much of interest here. Could be slightly corked. (1499 views) | | | Tasted by Frank Murray III on 7/4/2019: 3rd bottle to date, and the first one of those that I have sampled with some time to think about the wine more closely. I forgot too how low the listed ABV is on this wine--11.3%. That kind of alcohol should be kind to my body, which is less and less tolerant of alcohol these days. But, will the wine show a difference in tone/experience because of it? The aromatics give me an impression for a mix of rose and perfume, with a light whiff of whole cluster. The palate on this has some interesting nuances, showing a creamy kind of note, mixed with a strawberry and raspberry, both that have a fresh, pure quality to them. The weight here is solidly medium, with nothing heavy anywhere to be found, and for sure no dark berry notes. Finishes with some light to moderate acidity...retasting from the bottle leftovers from yesterday, this picked up some blue fruit, along with some light structure that brings some cedary tannin with it. In total, this drinks with a juicy, plump texture, with some decent structure to give it some coil. I'll finish my other bottle in the next 24 months, as I do think this vintage of Bohan is built better to enjoy now. (2624 views) | | | Tasted by doctornoah on 7/1/2019 & rated 88 points: Quite disjointed. Has tart notes of cranberry with a bit of spice and dark berry as well, but the acidity is prominent, and a stemmy character predominates. Not much body at current time.
Would leave these alone for a good few years. Will see if it comes into balance. (2111 views) | | | Tasted by WineGold on 12/14/2018: Still developing at this point, with the acid leading the way. An element of stems here although I don’t know if whole clusters were used. Somewhat out of balance currently, but it should come together with time.
On the nose we have raspberries and white pepper. On the palate, the acid leads the way, followed by fruit and earth and the gentlest fine tannin.
Wait 6 months before coming back. (2698 views) | | | Tasted by Frank Murray III on 2/18/2018: Falltacular 2018--some TNs (My House In The South OC): Labeled at 11.3% ABV. I opened this about 30 mins ago, it has been sitting in the glass breathing. This is light, elegant. Can taste the minerality here. Light in the glass, a rose colored hue. Cherry, raspberry, both subtle. This is an elegant PN drinkers wine. Lovely. (3230 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Kutch 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 CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
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