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| Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2022 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.2 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 35 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by joelbkaplan on 3/25/2022 & rated 90 points: this was a full bodied pinot noir that was just awesome after being cellared until 2022. we enjoyed this wine's complexity, flavors, and the way it pared with pastas and fish. (550 views) | | | Tasted by D_RICH on 6/23/2021 & rated 87 points: My last bottle. This has softened up quite a bit. Ruby. Stewed fruit. Light to medium bodied. Very nice, slight sweetness, superior to the 2018. With air, this becomes richer, picks up weight, tastes of plums. Very California. ADDENDUM: After eight days stored in the fridge, the leftover bottle, screw top on (yes the bottle is a screw top), is still enjoyable. (676 views) | | | Tasted by oracleofaal on 4/5/2019 & rated 82 points: Medium light body, fruit forward, cherry, cranberry and herbs. Medium acidity. (1649 views) | | | Tasted by djohnny on 2/7/2019: Bright, creamy... lite (1349 views) | | | Tasted by Pghmom on 1/9/2019: Good inexpensive Pinot to have on hand. Buy again. (1379 views) | | | Tasted by Eric B on 12/10/2018 & rated 87 points: Decent weeknight PN. Got better after being open an hour. Dark cherry fruit, slight earthy notes. (1227 views) | | | Tasted by artp on 7/25/2018 & rated 88 points: Good fruit with body. Need to buy some more of this. Good value. (1770 views) | | | Tasted by Tim & Kathy on 7/12/2018 & rated 85 points: Soft nose of non-descript red fruit with earthy overtones. Fruit tastes of raspberry, cranberry, and red plum. Medium bodied.
3,19,6,3,3;50=85 (995 views) | | | Tasted by Central Coast Wino on 5/7/2018 & rated 86 points: Nothing special. (1332 views) | | | Tasted by TK Mastres on 5/6/2018 & rated 86 points: Not showing much on the nose but soft with just a bit of fruit on the front palate. Mid palate is flat and the finish has hints of minerality but is still somewhat disjointed. Really, a fairly average lower cost Pinot Noir that I won’t rush out to buy again but will do in a pinch. QPR is decidedly average at about $13. (1193 views) | | | Tasted by the_lovenest on 5/5/2018 & rated 82 points: Sappy, overly extracted and sweet fruited. Noticeable, not well integrated oak. Not terrible but not great either. (1217 views) | | | Tasted by jakob.krummenacher@gmail.com on 4/9/2018 & rated 90 points: A solid, well balanced pinot. Very enjoyable. (830 views) | | | Tasted by srh on 3/19/2018: Private Preserve after Day 1
"The hand-picked grapes are destemmed & moved to s/s fermenters where they are cold-soaked & saigneed to concentrate flavor and aromatics. On average, they spend 8-12 days fermenting @ moderate temps before being pressed & racked to 40% new FR oak barrels, where they spend 9 mos maturing." 13.9% ABV, 6.0 g/L T.A., & 3.67 pH
N: Forest floor somewhat evolves into ripe berries with notes of (oak?) spice
P: Med, poss MF, body; Rndish entry with ALMOST swtish frt nicely counterbalanced by acidity with just a TOUCH of very, VERY finely tannic astringency which morphs into a LONG, pleasant finish with a distinct spiciness. For now & into (if not through) '21. My VG/VG+, arguably the higher based upon the QPR of COSTCO's price (was it $12.99?). // Day 2: Held up nicely 91 pts WE @ $18, & 90 Suckling. [As of mid Jul '19, wine-searcher still shows vendors from $14-$16]. (423 views) | | | Tasted by Beancounter55 on 2/23/2018 & rated 79 points: Simple, just okay with food. Smokey, earthy, didn’t taste any fruit. Very light. No finish. Can’t see the reason for the recommendations. (1005 views) | | | Tasted by pommieba@cox.net on 12/2/2017 & rated 88 points: Consistent with the last bottle, red berry fruit with a small amount of pepper, a relatively soft wine but holds up well with food. For the price a nice wine. (1025 views) | | | Tasted by John Boy on 11/26/2017 & rated 85 points: The wine looks purple colored. The legs are slow. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like cranberry and raspberry. (1108 views) | | | Tasted by pommieba@cox.net on 11/25/2017 & rated 88 points: Good clean wine, nose of berry and herbs. I little on the soft side but very pleasant fruit, strawberry hints with a little pepper. A very new world pinot but good for the price point (973 views) | | | Tasted by Kcornett on 11/12/2017 & rated 88 points: Great Pinot. Fairly dry but still fruit forward. (369 views) | | | Tasted by fah on 11/11/2017 & rated 86 points: This wine lacks richness and acidity. Basically a flat, simple wine. I bought at Total Wines based on a salesman's recommendation. Won't buy again at any price. (1122 views) | | | Tasted by whudock on 10/23/2017 & rated 89 points: strawberry and pine notes on the nose with a touch of nutmeg. Raspberry and a bit of a burnt note on the palate. good acidity provides some spice and depth to the finish which is long. (916 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Angeline Winery 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.Reserve The Wine News | Wine Country This Week | Wine Lover's PageUSAAmerican 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)Mendocino County Mendocino Winegrape & Wine Commission
Eagle Peak, Mendocino County AVA:
http://eaglepeakava.com/
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=139785
https://winesvinesanalytics.com/news/article/139898 |
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