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| Drinking window: Drink between 2022 and 2032 (based on 5 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.3 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 11 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 10/28/2023 & rated 93 points: Excellent wine; prior notes hold. (590 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 11/30/2022 & rated 93 points: Great young wine. Gutherie showing his old Pinot self (1033 views) | | | Tasted by Puligny33 on 10/27/2022 & rated 93 points: Very good. We’ll integrated and flavorful: red berries and some blue berries for me. This is drinking well now but my guess is it will be even better in day 5 years time. Enjoyed it. (886 views) | | | Tasted by oldwines on 9/13/2022 & rated 94 points: Tasted at a trade event in NJ. This is a new producer to me. It is the new estate of the ex-owner/winemaker at Copain who, after selling that winery, settled with his family in the Anderson Valley. All of the wines have an old world sensibility and see little to no new oak. I believe this is the first vintage for the all Estate fruit cuvée. This definitely has a large component of whole cluster fermented grapes, could be 100% but no one at the table pouring knew the correct amount. I liked everything about this wine. Dazzling bright ruby color, floral nose, red berry fruit, mineral undertones and dashes of spice with a little licorice/anise on the finish. Supper elegant and delicious. I would love to have it paired with a seared duck breast. Great acidity and structure but still drinking well with a good bit of air. Age-worthy. I would love to drink some in the near term but hold a handful for the future to try them at 10, 15, 20, 25+ Years of age in a good cellar. These should only get better…Really splendid!
p.s. From the website...the wine is 13.2% ABV. Regarding whole cluster...
"This was our first vintage where we had access to all of the clones and blocks off our estate vineyard. Each of them were vinified separately in small 1-2 ton fermenters with varying amounts of whole cluster. Blended just prior to bottling, the final wine may very well be one of the finest Pinot Noirs I have had the privilege to make to date." (1258 views) | | | Tasted by Nutty08 on 10/10/2021 & rated 93 points: Followed over 2nights. Still needs some time to integrate. Whole cluster influence with some spice and lift on the aromatics—but rather elegantly interwoven. Mix of red and blue fruits, but a bit tart on the back end with plush CA fruit which was a wierd juxtaposition. Good length on the finish. Good, but may be pretty incredible with time. (1871 views) | | | Tasted by Rieslingfan on 9/14/2021: Unfortunately I am a naysayer on this wine compared to the broader CellarTracker community. Overall it seemed very simple with sweet red fruit, minimal structure and a distinct cola note that took over the finish. There wasn’t anything distinctive or interesting to hold my attention. I sampled it over the course of three hours, and it remained consistent. (2219 views) | | | Tasted by Charlie C on 9/4/2021 & rated 94 points: Deep red color with some translucence. Lovely nose of strawberry and violets. Gorgeous fruit, strawberry, cherry, spice. Has picked up weight in just the last 7 months., but still bright. Fine, smooth tannins, lovely acidity, perfect balance. Finishes long and sweet (not RS) with cherry fruit. Lovely and will improve. I hope I can keep my hands off my one remaining bottle. Drink next 5 to 10 years. 94 points with an upside. (1308 views) | | | Tasted by PVJC on 5/13/2021 & rated 93 points: Bright fruit. Light, not too serious, but good. J didn't like as much -- compared to a banshee at < 1/2 the cost but I don't think a fair comparison. (1615 views) | | | Tasted by Charlie C on 2/13/2021 & rated 94 points: My favorite of the Dupuis pinots recently released. Vibrant ruby red, slightly translucent. Bright red fruit on the nose. Lively strawberry fruit, bit of a savory note that compliments the strawberry fruit. Finely structured tannins, very nice acidity, great balance. Whole impression is lively and bright, but it does pick up weight with air. Finishes moderately long with strawberry/cherry and a hint of spice. This is drinking well right out of the barrel and I think it will drink well for another 5 to 6 years. (1694 views) | | | Tasted by Nutty08 on 12/17/2020 & rated 93 points: Showing well. Nice spicy note mixed with red fruits, some blue fruit mixed in. Lengthy finish. This is a nice mix of CA fruit with fresh acidity giving it a nice spine. Impressive wine, should improve with time.
On night 2 showed more of the typical plush fat CA fruit, but nice complexity and depth. 1 point less (92). (1536 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.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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