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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.6 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 46 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by wiscgrad on 4/7/2024 & rated 90 points: solid. crunchy red fruit. bright and lively. good value at sub $30 (179 views) | | | Tasted by Brian Love on 4/7/2024 flawed bottle: Corked (198 views) | | | Tasted by jkclifton@gmail.com on 1/12/2023 & rated 87 points: Polished but boring, for almost $40 you can do better (838 views) | | | Tasted by Simoneats on 12/26/2022 & rated 89 points: Wonderful nose followed on by classic california cabernet jamminess. Really enjoyed but personally, I prefer bordeaux and this was tasted against that. (1264 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 12/5/2022 & rated 87 points: Tasty red cherry with subtle spice and good depth, ending with and ever-so-slight sweet note. Good now. (2376 views) | | | Tasted by wiscgrad on 8/14/2022 & rated 92 points: delicious new world pinot. tons of fruit and lively acid. really good QPR @ $30 (1637 views) | | | Tasted by KVM on 8/13/2022: Tasted at the retailer. Medium colour, enticing fresh, wild nose. Full flavoured, glycerine, enough acid and tannin to hold it all together for a big, impressive impact. Drink or hold until its 10th or 12th birthday. (1642 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 7/6/2022 & rated 87 points: Bright red cherry throughout, good depth, still slightly sweeter than I would consider ideal. But easy to enjoy. (2489 views) | | | Tasted by Side Hustle Wino on 7/3/2022 & rated 94 points: One of my favorite PN ever! (1276 views) | | | Tasted by bravo.solares on 1/11/2022 & rated 89 points: Liked the nose (red cherries, pine, forest floor), but did not like the palate (confected candy, a bit syrupy and alcoholic). Might additional cellar time help? Seems young, primary, and lacking balance. (1946 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Canuck on 12/25/2021 & rated 88 points: This pours light ruby in the glass, pink towards the rim. The nose is fairly subdued, low complexity, moderate intensity, showing candied cherry, rubbery reduction, green beans, peonies and a vaguely chemical note. The palate enters on nice red fruit and a touch of citrus. Acid is medium plus with medium minus tannin. A touch of the 14.5% pokes out. The finish is nicely focused on the red fruit and citrus. Again this is not complex, parts of the profile are nice, parts are a tad off putting. Not sure is this is the best effort from Mount Eden. (2367 views) | | | Tasted by mazik on 12/19/2021 & rated 93 points: Just lovely, unfortunately my last bottle of this! (1658 views) | | | Tasted by slulkin on 11/5/2021 & rated 92 points: Last of our bottles and this one seemed just a tad better than our previous ones. Lovely nose of red fruits, earthiness and spices. Seamless and balanced palate really showcased the red fruit. Just a really great bottle. (1866 views) | | | Tasted by jordanj on 9/20/2021: Pnp was meh, with a little air it grew in complexity; mesquite smoke, moss, potpourri with dark cherries, raspberry and earth. Palate is a bit too sweet and a tad drying. Decent QPR (2435 views) | | | Tasted by anonymoose12345 on 9/8/2021 & rated 92 points: Decanted and drank over an hour. Wonderful mountain pinot that's enjoyable through and through. (1833 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 8/14/2021 & rated 87 points: Candied red cherry on nose and palate with slightly sweet spice. Good weight and balance, I think there is upside as the sweet notes are likely to soften. (2574 views) | | | Tasted by Gruffalius on 8/6/2021 & rated 92 points: Lovely, esp day 2. (1772 views) | | | Tasted by slulkin on 4/25/2021 & rated 91 points: Similar impressions to the bottle from last month. This once again improved with air over the course of the evening. I'll need to remember to give this a quick decant before serving next time. (2216 views) | | | Tasted by kronfeld on 3/24/2021: Opaque ruby. Raspberry bush nose.
Medium body. Acidic. Wears its 14.5% ABV lightly. Present but light tannins.
More floral than fruity taste. Acid predominates. Would be easy to drink this up now but seems like it would reward cellaring. (2033 views) | | | Tasted by esw423 on 3/21/2021 & rated 93 points: Shockingly good at this price point from Last Bottle. Wish I bought a few more. (2058 views) | | | Tasted by slulkin on 3/19/2021 & rated 91 points: Nothing really to add to the previous four taster's notes. This was very attractive on opening and improved over the roughly two hours we drank it over. Earthy, red fruits, baking spice. Everything in its place and was good on its own before dinner and paired perfectly with grilled, marinated pork loin, sweet potato mash and roasted brussels sprouts.
Bought from LB and should have gotten at least a couple more. (1930 views) | | | Tasted by mazik on 3/16/2021 & rated 93 points: PCWOZ has the flavor profile down, though I'm not sure what a "crunchy front palate" would feel like.... I'd add that there's an attractive muskiness in the bouquet balancing the red fruit and the baking spice. Lots of charm here. 14.5% abv covered. (1949 views) | | | Tasted by pcwoz on 2/20/2021 & rated 91 points: Crunchy freshness. Cranberry. Strawberry. Really good length. Spice (cinnamon and touch of vanilla). Medium to medium plus mouthfeel giving it a rounded edge after the crunchy front palate. A little warming in the palate (I've been drinking Burgundy recently-so this new world warmer climate aspect was there, but not out of balance). (1981 views) | | | Tasted by wgmccallum on 5/17/2020 & rated 90 points: Bright mineral nose, delicious light salty sweet fruit on the palate. (1589 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 4/29/2020: Some sawdust and wood on the nose at opening, but this is not bad now and probably better with a year to integrate. Bested a 2013 Sea Smoke Southing becasue of it's fruit and balance. A- (1487 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Decanter, California Pinot Noir: panel tasting results (10/1/2021)
(Mount Eden Vineyards, Domaine Eden, Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Alder Yarrow
JancisRobinson.com (9/23/2020)
(Mount Eden, Domaine Eden Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Santa Cruz Mountains: Wines of Breathtaking Pedigree (Sep 2020) (9/20/2020)
(Domaine Eden Pinot Noir Central Coast Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Mount Eden Vineyards 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 Santa Cruz Mountains Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia
Once referred to by wine writers as the Chaine d'Or -- or "golden chain" -- the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA sits above Silicon Valley, running along the craggy range next to the Pacific on some of the prettiest parts of Northern California. The area supports more than 75 wineries, despite being limited by geography and high land prices.
In 1981 the Santa Cruz Mountains Viticultural Appellation became federally recognized, one of the first American viticultural areas to be defined by geophysical and climatic factors. The appellation encompasses the Santa Cruz Mountain range, from Half Moon Bay in the north, to Mount Madonna in the south. The east and west boundaries are defined by elevation, extending down to 800 feet in the east and 400 feet in the west. |
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