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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.4 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 37 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 12/3/2020 & rated 89 points: Last bottle of a case purchase. The good old days of Sid's and Big Top. For $10 a solid Pinot featuring strawberry, forest floor and floral notes. Medium finish. Drink now. (1657 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 8/15/2020 & rated 89 points: Similar to the last bottle. This was a good value for around $10 which is cheaper than the regular A to Z Oregon bottling. (1587 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 7/31/2020 & rated 88 points: Day 3: Day 1 and 2 not much to write about but day 3 is a different story. Roasted meats, blueberries, smoke and mushrooms. While not a typical Pinot at this point still tasty. 88 points (1545 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 5/27/2020 & rated 88 points: Day1: Good everyday drinker. Strawberry, earth, spice and floral notes. 88 points
Day 2: Hasn't lost much and features strawberry, earth, spice and floral. Medium finish. 88 points (1653 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 7/26/2019 & rated 88 points: Showing consistently. Strawberry, underbrush, violets and minerals. Short to medium finish and good acidity. (2046 views) | | | Tasted by Russocaster on 7/17/2019 & rated 89 points: Ligero, llevadero, jovial. Translucido granate tirando a púrpura de capa baja. Fruta roja, predominando la cereza y frambuesa. Sin notas cola (que personalmente prefiero), se decanta un poco por el lado amable y dulce del espectro. Equilibrado y agradable, se presta para platos de baja intensidad. Por el precio esta muy recomendable. (1261 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 4/21/2019 & rated 88 points: Day 1: Pinot character while on the light side with this one. Raspberries, rose petals and earth. Shorter finish and not much complexity. Not as good as previous bottles so might need some time to open up. 84 points
Day 2: Better on day 2 with cranberry, rose petals, graphite, spice and cherry. Much more intense and medium finish. A real transformation. 88 points (1422 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 11/22/2018 & rated 90 points: Big Top Closeout Deal Wines; 11/22/2018-2/24/2019 (Minneapolis/ St. Paul MN): Thanksgiving wine. Drinking well on the screw twist and pour. Cranberry, dust, subtle spice and earth. Really solid every day Pinot Noir. Drink now to 2022. (2383 views) | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 11/2/2018: Red fruit aromas. Easy palate. Some claim this is drinking better than 2 years ago, but I think they’re just wearing rose colored glasses, on purpose. It is integrating it’s oak, yes, and the fruit is more red than dark red now...
Overall 2014-2018 have all been large vintages for OR. (1827 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 9/21/2018 & rated 91 points: Day 1: Is this a transformation from the last time. Beautiful wine with violets, strawberries, bramble, spices and wood. Very much classic Oregon and will see what this does on day 2 and 3. 91 points
Day 2: Perfumed with less intensity than day 1. Still has the nice violets, spices and subtle wood but offers more mellow tones. Nice acidity and medium finish. While a bit different equally enjoyable. 91 points
Day 3: lost some its luster. Still some nice fruit. 87 points
Recommendation: I would decant a few hours on day one and enjoy. (1510 views) | | | Tasted by Ken332 on 9/15/2018 & rated 87 points: While the nose is a bit closed in, this is a good, fairly generic, somewhat fruit forward Oregon Pinot Noir. I would buy it again, but I would not stock it. Our prices in Texas at 2 retail outlets is a bit high. At the average community price, it is worth buying. I think it may improve some over the next couple of years. (1411 views) | | | Tasted by tomoem on 7/23/2018 & rated 87 points: Nothing great, and probably not worth finding. Drank better after nearly 30 minutes. For the price while slightly unbalanced the wine did have the sweeteness of the berry and fruits. Better on the finish but this wine did drink on the watery side. I would avoid since the price demands better and that is not much to say at sun $15. (1658 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 7/21/2018 & rated 90 points: Medium red color. PNP, drank 1+ glass over 90 minutes. This continues to improve and actually feels like it is living up to its Essence of Oregon name. The earth is there, red fruits, slightly sappy red fruit, vanilla, red cherry, spice, medium body, and fine grain tannins on a silky texture reflective of the vintage. (1537 views) | | | Tasted by CSAldinger on 5/24/2018 & rated 84 points: Nothing much to this. Kind of overly soft and gutless. Certainly was wasted with a prime filet and baked potato!! We were weaned on Williams Selyem and it spoiled us unmercifully!�� (1702 views) | | | Tasted by whits on 5/20/2018 & rated 89 points: what I loved about this wine; popped off the top and it was ready to pleasure the taste buds, scents of herbs and red berries, soft and easy to drink, showing off bright flavors of cherry, strawberry rhubarb, raspberry and violet flower, enjoy now, had with bacon wrapped pork shoulder and sauerkraut (1348 views) | | | Tasted by Tranquility Base on 2/28/2018 & rated 89 points: One of the more enjoyable Oregon Pinot Noirs I've had recently, and other than Beaux Freres, I'm usually disappointed in Oregon Pinots. Everything was in order with this wine: fresh, some spice, good body and length. It was not super-complex; perhaps a somewhat simple, fruit-forward wine. Yet, more gentle than most Northern California Pinot Noirs. It was quite pleasant to drink and good with salmon. (1755 views) | | | Tasted by Cellarseller on 1/21/2018 & rated 88 points: Lighter w limited complexity and finish. (1496 views) | | | Tasted by La Cave d'Argent on 12/23/2017 & rated 88 points: This well-priced, light-to-medium ruby Pinot offers aromas and flavors of raspberries, red cherries, baking spices and bittersweet chocolate. Medium-bodied, fresh, softly tannic and with nicely integrated alcohol (14%), it has good mid-palate presence and maintains a nice degree of tension throughout its medium-length finish. This well-crafted crowd-pleaser will be at its best over the next five years. Its fresh acidity makes it a perfect companion to sausage or similar fatty fare. Drink now-2022. (1785 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 11/24/2017 & rated 89 points: Light medium red color. PNP, drank a glass over 45 minutes. This is getting better and settling down since I last tried it. More the expected nose now of red fruits and spice with underlying earth and loam. Medium bodied, and consistent on the palate, this continued to open and improve in glass. (1739 views) | | | Tasted by air guitar & pinot noir on 10/21/2017 & rated 89 points: Such a nice change to enjoy an Oregon Pinot after a pretty steady diet of California Pinot's. This is a mélange of multiple vineyard sources to offer a very approachable and enjoyable bottle of wine. Nothing overly distinctive or unique, but a nice bit of underlying mineral presence coupled with red fruits. Good value. (1701 views) | | | Tasted by THF49 on 10/20/2017 & rated 92 points: Move over Joe Wagner with your innovative Meiomi Pinot Noir blend: here comes A to Z Wineworks with a multi-year blend of different Oregon Pinot Noirs. The result is a great blend, showcasing the best of Oregon's Pinot's. (1401 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 9/30/2017 & rated 88 points: Sunfish Cellars Fall Tasting (Sunfish Cellars, St. Paul, MN): Medium red color. Drank 1 glass over an hour and again on day 2 and day 3. Similar experience to wineglas. This had a pretty decent nose from the start, with some perfumey red fruits and spice notes. The palate, however, at that point was seriously wonky - very angular with aggressive sharpness and oak masking the fruit and offering something else that was odd. By day three this had turned a corner and showed much nicer presence both on the nose which showed dried earth and more refined wood spice and red berries, and the palate which now had more earth and had even out to show red fruits and some brightness shedding the angularity. Needs some time and this should turn out pretty good - especially at this QPR. 88+ to 89pts, on day 3, 86pts initially. (1887 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 9/29/2017 & rated 89 points: Solid overall with dust, cranberry and oak. Not exactly typically Oregon Pinot but still a good every day drinker. Should get better with some age. 87
Update on day 3. More earthiness on the wine and forest floor character. A bit bolder than most Oregon Pinot I drink but has evolved to be a decent wine. This needs some time. 89 (1359 views) | | | Tasted by hoservin on 9/20/2017 & rated 88 points: Popped and poured. Nose of cherry, plum and spice. Red and black fruit with ripe tannins on the palate. Leads to a medium to long finish. Medium bodied. Served with grilled pork chops. (1007 views) | | | Tasted by Minne Lusa on 7/7/2017 & rated 87 points: Nose is alcohol vapor with discernible floral notes. Strawberry carries notes of cocoa, a touch of cinnamon, herbaceous brambles, and some tart acidity. Clean minerality on the finish. This is a delicate wine which would be easily overwhelmed by even mild flavored foods. Best enjoyed on its own. (1145 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| A to Z Wineworks 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.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Oregon* |
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